The doping scandal that has rocked both Kenyan and Ethiopian athletics will likely dampen the resolve of their athletes in Rio, and the teams that they are sending are simply not as competitive on as many levels as their southern African counterparts.Īt the upcoming Olympics, it is not difficult to predict which African nation will rise to the top in both quantity and quality of medals earned, as the South African team can count on a selection of stars who look destined to become Olympic medallists. While the two East African nations earned more medals overall, Team SA achieved as many gold as Ethiopia, with one more silver medal tipping the scales in their favour by the narrowest of margins. The South African team can count on a selection of stars who look destined to become Olympic medallists.Įthiopia managed to return from the English capital with three gold, one silver and three bronze, while Kenya achieved two gold, four silver and five bronze medals. The size of the team is not what is important, however, as the capabilities and potential of the athletes who have managed to qualify is what stands out in a team that boasts numerous world class sportsmen and women.Īt the London Olympics four years ago South Africa earned six medals three gold, two silver and one bronze, allowing the country to place 23rd in the overall medal table.
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