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People who will work at the Winter Olympics in China get fit and snow-ready. (Jun Yasukawa/The Yomiuri Shimbun)
SHEEP

Farmers swap sheep for skis

They’re having to learn new skills to provide support at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Simidele Adeagbo became the first woman from the continent to compete in the Winter Olympic sport of skeleton racing.
2018 WINTER OLYMPICS

Africa’s first woman skeleton racer becomes a global inspiration

After four months of intensive training, Simidele Adeagbo became the first woman from Africa to compete in the Winter Olympics, ranking 20th overall

  • Gemma Ritchie
2 min read
The Brisbane Action Plan is aimed at add more than $2-trillion to the global economy and create millions of jobs.
2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES

‘Terrifying’ – Nigerian women fight fear to make Olympic bobsleigh history

Billed as "Cool Runnings" reloaded, the Nigerian women’s bobsled team admit they battle their demons every time they climb into the sled.

  • Alastair Himmer
4 min read
The Toronto-born athlete
NIGERIA

Africa’s first woman skeleton Olympian: ‘I am prepared’

The Nigerian skeleton racer made history during her last two qualifying races on her way to PyeongChang

  • Sarah Smit
2 min read
Inspired by tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams
2018 WINTER OLYMPICS

Nigerian athlete slides into history

From the sand to the ice, Africa’s first woman skeleton racer gears up for the Winter Olympics

  • Sarah Smit
  • Gemma Ritchie
5 min read