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Coventry Clinches Triple Three-Peat On Final Night of All Africa Games

With tonight’s win in the women’s 200m backstroke, Kirsty Coventry’s trifecta of wins across three editions of the All Africa Games is now complete.

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Ahmed Akram Nabs Double Gold On Day 5 of 2015 All Africa Games

Ahmed Akram snagged two gold medals on the second to the last night of the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo.

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Preview: Raia Rapida Set To Blast Off In Rio On Sunday

Brazil’s Raia Rapida sprint format meet is slated to take place Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, with sprinters from Brazil, the U.S., South Africa and Italy entered.

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Egypt Scores Two Golds On Day Four Of 2015 All African Games

Farida Osman nabbed one of two golds for the country of Egypt on day 4 of the 2015 All African Games.

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Le Clos: “Phelps And I Are the Favorites Next Year”

Of his gold medal-winning 100m butterfly race in Kazan, Le Clos says, “I wanted to show everybody that it [the 200 fly] was just a bad race, so I was just happy with the way I bounced back.”

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Coventry On Way To Triple Three-Peat At 2015 All Africa Games

Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry won the women’s 100m backstroke tonight, an event she has now dominated at the All Africa Games since 2007.

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Le Clos, Van der Burgh Continue Gold Streak at 2015 All Africa Games

Chad Le Clos came out golden at today’s All Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo.

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Van der Burgh, Brown Earn Wins On Day One of All Africa Games

The All Africa Games’ swimming competition saw its first victors, which included South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh and Myles Brown.

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South Africa announces Raia Rapida roster, led by Roland Schoeman

The final team has announced its roster for the Raia Rapida format meet in Brazil, with South Africa tabbing Roland Schoeman & co. for its four-person team.

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Oran, Algeria Named Host of 2021 Mediterranean Games

The city of Oran, Algeria, has been chosen to host the 2021 Mediterranean Games. The North African city was elected…

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Durban, South Africa Awarded First Commonwealth Games In Africa

“This is the first time that Africa will host the Commonwealth Games and will position South Africa as a sport tourism destination and also provide opportunities for Team South Africa.”

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Check Out the 2015 All Africa Games Anthem (Video)

Cameron Van der Burgh is one of the athletes highlighting the All Africa Games set to begin tomorrow in Brazzaville, Congo. Need some spring in your step before then? Take a listen to the 2015 All Africa Games anthem to add some rhythm to your day.

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Le Clos, Van der Burgh, Coventry Highlight All Africa Games’ Athletes

The 11th edition of the All Africa Games is coming full circle, as the host of the original Games back…

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Andrew, Gunes Earn FINA Swimmer Of The Meet Honors

Michael Andrew earned FINA male swimmer of the meet honors after winning 5 medals and swimming 25 races in the 6 day competition

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Russian Women Smash 4x100m Medley Junior World Record

The Russians have shown great strength in the relays in Singapore, capping it off with a new junior world record from the women’s 4x100m medley team

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