Nation & World
Nigeria’s first bobsled team running for pride and legacy
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Nigeria will field the first bobsled team from the entire continent of Africa in Pyeongchang next month. A trio of former track athletes has qualified to compete for the country, and though they are American-born, they say they are now running to bring pride to their motherland and raise awareness for the sport. Their unlikely journey will likely have added meaning after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Africa’s “shithole countries” during January’s debate over immigration reform. →
