Kenya and South Africa hold 46% of Africa's total Summer Olympic medals

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Kenya and South Africa dominate Africa's Olympic success, with 46% of the continent's total medals in Summer Games history.

Kenya tops the list with 124 medals, while South Africa follows with 95. Ethiopia, Egypt, and Nigeria trail with fewer wins.

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Olympics, Olympedia

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