History in Paris, cycling glory and Ivorian joy – 2024 in African sport

As 2024 draws to a close, Biniam Girmay will be among the Africans proudly reflecting on etching their names into sporting history.

The Eritrean cyclist enjoyed unprecedented success at the Tour de France, before the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics provided other memorable landmarks for the continent.

Ivory Coast’s footballers ultimately delivered on home soil, yet South Africa’s cricketers will be among those mulling over missed chances.

BBC Sport Africa rounds up the main highlights of the past 12 months.

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