For African athletes trying to build a career in Europe, being the fastest runner on the track isn’t good enough.
It is common for European sport clubs to sign immigrant athletes, but their treatment of them is often disrespectful. Some days they are praised for their spectacular accomplishments, other days they are barred from competition altogether. At times, they are even accused of possessing unfair genetic and environmental advantages, having come from the East African highlands to steal spots from their European-born counterparts. This story is from our latest magazine, which explores the struggles of being an African career athlete in Europe.