Stories of impact
Stories of perseverance, growth and achievement. These are just a few of the lives we've had the privilege to impact.
Athlete Impact Fund ·
At 17, sprinter Ezeh Oluchi Jemimah receives ₦1.5 million through AIF 2.0 to support her development.
Read story : At 17, Ezeh Oluchi Jemimah Receives ₦1.5 Million Through the 2026 Athlete Impact Fund
Athlete Impact Fund ·
A 200m and 400m athlete and founder of De Bunar receives ₦1 million under the Athlete Entrepreneurship category.
Read story : At 17, Abioye Abdulkhafid Olawale Receives ₦1 Million Through the Athlete Impact Fund 2.0
Athlete Impact Fund ·
From 55.89 to 53.48 seconds: after AIF 1.0, Success receives a further ₦800,000 through AIF 2.0.
Read story : From 55.89 to 53.48 Seconds: Success Onyinyechi’s Journey of Progress
Athlete Impact Fund ·
After two years away from competition, Inioluwa returned with personal bests and receives ₦500,000 toward a US college pathway.
Read story : From Setbacks to New Opportunities: Inioluwa Mebawondu’s Journey
Athlete Impact Fund ·
A 400m runner with a 47.73s personal best, Mubarak receives ₦400,000 to support his training and competition.
Read story : Running Towards a Brighter Future: Akintunde Mubarak’s Journey
Athlete Impact Fund ·
From 9 metres to 17.85 metres in shot put: Emmanuel receives ₦250,000 through AIF 2.0.
Read story : From 9 Metres to 17.85 Metres: Audu Emmanuel’s Journey of Determination
Athlete Impact Fund ·
With ₦1.2 million in sponsorship, Success improved her 400m personal best from 55.89 to 53.48 seconds.
Read story : More Than a Personal Best: How the Athlete Impact Fund Supported Success’s Journey
Athlete Impact Fund ·
A $300 grant helped Promise process her collegiate documents. Today she studies at Middle Tennessee State University.
Read story : The Opportunities Were There. The Resources Were Missing.
Athlete Impact Fund ·
A hamstring injury shook Zimbabwean sprinter Denzel's confidence. A $1,000 grant helped him access treatment and run again.
Read story : From Fear to Forward Motion: Denzel Ngavi’s Journey Back to Sprinting
Athlete Impact Fund ·
A $300 grant gave Gambian sprinter Momodou access to a proper track in Senegal, and personal bests followed.
Read story : Beyond the Starting Line: How Support Helped Momodou Lamin Jabbi Run Faster
Athlete Impact Fund ·
Meet the first athletes supported by our Athlete Impact Fund, from grants and equipment to emergency relief.
Read story : Empowering Through Impact: The Athlete Impact FundImpact report
Our impact report sets out who we supported, how funds were used and what changed as a result.
Video stories
Our storytelling arm: raw, heartfelt conversations that amplify athlete voices and reveal their journeys beyond sport.
Beyond the Finish Line with Star: playlist
Conversations with athletes about their journeys beyond sport.
At the track
A Paragon athlete working through hurdle mobility drills.
These stories are just the beginning
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