Soufiane El Bakkali, one of the most dominant distance runners. El Bakkali famously disrupted decades of Kenyan dominance by winning Olympic gold in the 3,000m steeplechase at Tokyo 2020.

Skateboarder Boipelo Awuah has become the first skateboarder in South Africa to secure a vehicle sponsorship, partnering with CHERY Kimberly. The one-year deal sees the 20-year-old Olympian receive a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, full insurance, and appointment as a brand ambassador.