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Representation on the rise: African nations double presence at these Winter Olympics

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from ...
NBC Olympics

'You can't be what you can't see': Matthew Smith's journey from beginner to South African Olympian

One of just five South African athletes to compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, cross-country skier Matthew Smith's ...

South African teenager Markthaler celebrates Olympic milestone on birthday

Nineteen-year-old South African alpine skier Lara Markthaler marked a career-defining moment in memorable fashion, celebrating her birthday by officially becoming an Olympian on Sunday at the ...
The South African

South Africa’s first athlete takes to the slopes at 2026 Winter Olympics

Malica Malherbe became the first Team SA athlete to take to competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday.
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Matt C Smith redefines endurance as he leads SA into the 2026 Winter Olympics battlefield

As South Africa’s Winter Olympic flag bearer prepares to take on cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Matt C. Smith is doing more than representing his country on snow. He is ...