As the 2024 Olympics progress, African nations are making their mark on the global stage, with several countries already securing medals in various disciplines. Here’s a look at the medal standings for participating African countries so far:

Kenya continues to dominate in athletics, adding to its rich history in the sport with a total of five medals—one gold, one silver, and three bronze. These medals affirm Kenya’s status as a powerhouse in distance running, as their athletes once again delivered exceptional performances.

South Africa has also made significant strides, collecting four medals across different sports. The nation boasts one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals from swimming, rugby, and mountain biking. The standout performer is Tatjana Smith, a veteran swimmer who has been the face of South African swimming. Smith won both the gold and silver, marking a high point in her career, as she prepares to retire after these Games. Her retirement will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in South African sports.

Uganda has had a successful outing in athletics, securing one gold and one silver medal. The country’s athletes have shown remarkable endurance and skill, contributing to Uganda’s growing reputation in middle and long-distance running on the world stage.

Algeria celebrated a golden moment in artistic gymnastics, earning its only medal so far—a gold. This win highlights Algeria’s commitment to excelling in a sport that requires incredible precision and dedication.

Morocco has also added to its medal tally with one gold in athletics. The nation is still in contention for more, as it chases a bronze medal in the men’s football event, where they will face off against Egypt.

Ethiopia has secured two silver medals, both from athletics, further cementing its place among the top nations in long-distance running.

Tunisia has diversified its medal achievements with one silver in fencing and one bronze in taekwondo. These medals reflect the country’s growing investment in a variety of sports.

Egypt, Cape Verde, and Zambia each have one bronze medal to their name. Egypt’s medal came in fencing, Cape Verde earned theirs in boxing, and Zambia’s was won in athletics.

Notably absent from the medal tally are some of Africa’s heavyweights like Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and Botswana. These nations, often favorites in various sports, have yet to make an impact at this year’s Games. Fans and analysts alike are pointing to a lack of preparation as a possible cause for their underperformance, sparking discussions on how these countries can better support their athletes in future competitions.

As the 2024 Olympics continue, these medal standings reflect the strength, diversity, and potential of African nations on the global sports stage.