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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Behind the scenes: Jobe Bellingham's first day at Borussia Dortmund
African Voices Playmakers: Christian Benteke Major League Soccer has seen an uptick of interest from players from around the world in recent years. One such star that is no stranger to the international spotlight is Congolese Christian Benteke. With 10 years in the English Premier League, and close to 50 international appearances for Belgium under his belt, he came to the U.S. to break some records but also, he says, on a personal quest for happiness, as he's been explaining to Larry Madowo for African Voices Playmakers. 3:03 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
CNN
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Kenyan Marathoner Tegla Loroupe discusses her historic career
November 1994 and a moment of history in New York. A little known Kenyan by the name of Tegla Loroupe defies the field to win the marathon. This isn't just any win – It's the first ever major international marathon to be won by an African woman. It's a victory that propels her into national and global stardom and provides the platform to go and make further history. But as she's telling us for this month's edition of African Voices Playmakers, her journey to the top was far from straightforward.
CNN
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Kenyan Marathoner Tegla Loroupe discusses her historic career
November 1994 and a moment of history in New York. A little known Kenyan by the name of Tegla Loroupe defies the field to win the marathon. This isn't just any win – It's the first ever major international marathon to be won by an African woman. It's a victory that propels her into national and global stardom and provides the platform to go and make further history. But as she's telling us for this month's edition of African Voices Playmakers, her journey to the top was far from straightforward.
