Nigeria’s Joshua Omole has secured a coveted quota spot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a testament to his resilience and determination. Despite numerous challenges, including contemplating quitting and struggling with basic needs, Omole’s perseverance has paid off. Throughout his boxing journey, Omole faced many obstacles. Disappointments in his career and the constant need to earn money for food […]
Anthony Nesty: Surinam’s Olympic Hero and First Black Coach Of Team USA Men At The 2024 Swimming Olympics
Anthony Conrad Nesty, instantly accorded national hero status, etched his name in history when he triumphed over American Matt Biondi by just one hundredth of a second in the 100m butterfly final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, becoming Surinam’s first and only Olympic champion. Nesty was born on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, but his family relocated to Paramaribo […]