Distance Quote by Caster Semenya

I am an African and I am very proud of that.

— Fatou Bensouda

I am proud to be an African.

— Brenda Fassie

It's incredible because I've made people proud across the continent. Everywhere in Africa, when I walk in the street, people stop to congratulate me.

— Edouard Mendy

I'm a guy who wins medals rather than runs fast times, so for me, what keeps me going is winning medals for my country…

— Mo Farah

I've always been very proud to be a South African and I've always been very honest to people about that. And whatever I can…

— Charlize Theron

I appreciate the recognition as the best African international player and promise to do more to make Africa proud, thank you.

— Edouard Mendy

Honestly, it's not the medals that I feel so proud of. It's the way I conducted myself as an athlete, the hard work that…

— Kyle Shewfelt

Inside me I'm Ghanaian, and I'm proud to be African. But of course I'm Italian. I was born in Italy. I've never been to…

— Mario Balotelli

I'm proud of my medals. I always was proud of them.

— John F. Kerry

I’m honoured when Africa recognises me

— Angelique Kidjo

I'm proud of the U.S.A. We've done some amazing things. To wear our flag in the Olympics is an honor.

— Shaun White

I've won the African Cup, I've won an Olympic gold medal. That says everything.

— Samuel Eto'o