15 Renowned African Athletes Who Broke Records

Although many athletes have emerged from Africa over time, the following men and women have become legends of the game; their exploits are known all over the world. This list contain some of the best legs and hands that have come out of Africa, ancient and modern. It is quite difficult to rank them: each one has a unique success story made of record-breaking feats that has etched their greatness into the annals of history.