(Posted 30th August 2024)
(Posted 30th August 2024)
Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/podcast/olympics-scorecard-east-africa-home-of-champions-episode-19/
Whether you’re a fan of the Olympics, a runner – or just someone like me who loves Africa – episode 19 is for you.
A massive congratulations to everyone who participated in Paris 2024 – what an event it’s been!
Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of East African athletes and give a special shout-out to the 12 African countries that brought home medals, with Kenya leading the way in athletics, and Uganda making its mark with two well-deserved me
dals.
What are the unique factors that make Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda “the home of champions”?
Behind the Medals: I discuss the challenges faced by East African athletes. The lack of financial support makes their achievements even more inspiring.
Join me, Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu, as I lace up my running shoes for a short loop around East Africa.
Welcome to my world!
In case you prefer listening episodes 18 and 17 of the Diary of a Muzungu, below are the links to these two previous podcast episodes along with a full transcript.
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/podcast/18-eavesdropping-on-elephants-night-sounds-of-kibale-forest/
Join me as I listen to the sounds of elephants – one of the many incredible experiences that inspired this podcast. Can you hear them breathing?
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to tell when an elephant is nearby – by the splintering of wood or the shape of fresh dung.
What happens when elephants cross the park boundary onto community land.
