Alexandra Ndolo to compete in Olympics 2024

Milton Nyakundi
June 22, 2023 ·1 min read ·54 views
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Alexandra Ndolo made history as the first Kenyan woman to ever compete in a major Fencing event, in 2022./Courtesy

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) is pleased to announce that Alexandra Ndolo, a renowned fencer, has received official confirmation and approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to represent Kenya at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Ndolo, who previously fenced for Germany, made the decision to switch her nationality to Kenya, and her recent remarkable feat of becoming the African Champion has solidified her place in Kenyan fencing history. She is the first Kenyan fencer ever to achieve this extraordinary accomplishment, bringing pride and inspiration to the nation.

The International Olympic Committee’s communique’ regarding Ndolo’s eligibility to compete for Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games marks a significant milestone in her career. NOCK will do its best to support Ndolo on her qualification pathway to the Olympic Games.

Alexandra Ndolo’s exceptional talent, dedication, and determination have set her on a remarkable journey towards Olympic glory.

As Ndolo represents Kenya on the world’s biggest stage, her participation will not only showcase the country’s growing prowess in fencing but also serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the nation. Her achievement highlights the endless possibilities and the extraordinary potential within the Kenyan sports landscape.

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Milton Nyakundi

Milton Nyakundi Oriku is a veteran multimedia journalist with over 20 years’ experience across broadcast, digital, and print media. He is the founder and Managing Editor of Kurunzi News and serves as its Senior International Correspondent based in the United States. He previously worked at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), rising to Assistant News Editor, and later served as Copy Editor at Mediamax Network. His career includes freelance commentary for major outlets such as KTN, and consultancy roles with Football Kenya Federation, StarTimes Kenya, and UAP‑Old Mutual. He is known for incisive political and sports reporting and evidence‑driven journalism.

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