Also known as: Frankie Fredericks
Olympic sprinter who won four Olympic silver medals and whose Foundation funds youth sports and education initiatives in Namibia.
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The Namibian
Frank Fredericks won four Olympic silver medals across 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games
“His four Olympic silver medals, won across the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, inspired a generation of Namibians and firmly established the country on the global sporting stage.”
Sprint king finally gets cheetah on coinThe Namibian
Frankie Fredericks won one gold and one bronze medal in 1994 Commonwealth Games
“On that occasion legendary sprinter Frankie Fredericks won one gold and one bronze medal to put Namibia 18th overall out of 63 competing nations”
Boxers fly the flag in GlasgowThe Namibian
Frank Fredericks was world indoor 200m champion and teammate of David Eddy Haosemab at Rössing Athletics Club
“He won the jumping events every time and also collected relay medals as part of a strong team that included world indoor 200m champion Frank Fredericks, Lucky Gawanab and his Robbers teammate, Patrick '16V' Basson.”
Haosemab: The all-rounder who excelled on track and pitchThe Namibian
Frank Fredericks met with Outjo mayor Barthlomeus !Aibeb as part of ongoing engagements on the facility development
“A statement from the foundation says founder Fredericks met with Outjo mayor Barthlomeus !Aibeb as part of ongoing engagements with the town's municipality on the development of the facility for the town's youth.”
Sprint legend to build youth sport haven at OutjoThe Namibian
Frank Fredericks designed the project to encourage active lifestyles and participation in sport
“The statement says the project is designed to encourage active lifestyles and participation in sport.”
Sprint legend to build youth sport haven at OutjoThe Namibian
Frank Fredericks warned young athletes to be humble and avoid showboating
“Former Namibian sprint sensation Frank Fredericks warns young and upcoming athletes to be humble and avoid showboating.”
Fredericks advises young athletes to be humbleThe Namibian
Fredericks set a world indoor 200m record of 19.92 seconds on 18 February 1996
“On 18 February 1996, Fredericks ran the 200m in 19.92 seconds, setting a world indoor record, which still stands today.”
Fredericks advises young athletes to be humbleThe Namibian
Frank Fredericks has had lives impacted positively by sporting exploits
“All of us know how the lives of the likes of Frank Fredericks, Johanna Benson, Ananias Shikongo, Collin Benjamin, Deon Hotto, Peter Shalulile, Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, Paulus 'The Hitman' Moses and Paulus 'The Rock' Ambunda have been impacted positively thanks to their sporting exploits.”
Sport is the Future of Africa's Rise!New Era
Frankie Fredericks came to watch Bezuidenhout's World U/18 Junior Tournament match
“My favorite moment was when Frankie Fredericks came to watch my World U/18 Junior Tournament match.”
Personality of the Week – Bezuidenhout eyes professional careerThe Bank of Namibia formally handed over a 1996 commemorative silver coin to Olympic sprinter Frank Fredericks on 31 July, honouring his four Olympic silver medals and 30 years of achievements. The non-circulating N$10 coin, minted in his honour in 1996, features a cheetah symbolising speed and resilience alongside Namibia's coat of arms.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia formally handed over a 1996 commemorative silver coin to Olympic sprinter Frank Fredericks on 31 July, honouring his four Olympic silver medals and 30 years of achievements. The non-circulating N$10 coin, minted in his honour in 1996, features a cheetah symbolising speed and resilience alongside Namibia's coat of arms.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia officially presented athletics legend Frank Fredericks with a commemorative coin that was minted in his honour in 1996 but had never been handed over until now.
1 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
David Eddy Haosemab was a sportsman who dominated long jump, high jump and triple jump at regional level while playing left wing for Khorixas-based Robbers Chanties FC; he was a member of Rössing Athletics Club and played alongside his twin brothers Peter and Paul, continuing a sporting tradition established by their father who played for Atlanta Chiefs.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Frank Fredericks Foundation is developing a sport and playground facility at Outjo with a five-a-side soccer pitch, netball court, and playground equipment, designed to encourage active lifestyles and talent development among the town's youth. The project is Fredericks's gesture of appreciation to Outjo for naming a street after him.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ryan Williams won gold in the men's discus at the Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, becoming only the second Namibian athlete after Frank Fredericks to win gold at the African Championships and the first field athlete to do so. Talaya Vorster also made history by winning bronze in the women's pole vault, becoming Namibia's first medallist in that event on the continental stage.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Frankie Fredericks Foundation donated full school uniforms to 100 vulnerable learners across six schools in Outjo, Okahao, and Windhoek as part of its 'Back-to-School' initiative, investing N$100,000 to reduce financial barriers to education and boost learner confidence and attendance.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Former sprint champion Frank Fredericks warns young athletes to remain humble, avoid premature celebration of domestic success, and recognise they must compete at southern African, continental, and world levels to truly advance. Reflecting on his 1996 indoor 200m world record of 19.92 seconds, Fredericks emphasises the importance of sacrifice, coaching, and gratitude for the independence and opportunities that enable international competition.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A small, intimate ceremony was held at Heroes' Acre to remember the late Dr Hage Geingob, Namibia's first prime minister and third president, alongside his widow Monica Geingos and other family members, former leaders, and dignitaries.
5 February 2026 · Informanté →
Salome Iiyambo, a retired winger who played for Namibia's Beauties and the national team in the Women's Cosafa Cup, has become the Namibian Football Association's projects and external affairs director. She also holds a master's degree in sport administration and is a CAF women's football instructor, having overcome early family scepticism about pursuing a career in football.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The article celebrates the career of Meester Willem Hans, a skilled winger and coach who played and mentored during Namibia's segregated era, overcoming tribal and racial prejudices while mentoring numerous talented players and coaching notable teams, yet remains underrecognized despite his substantial contributions to Namibian football.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 16, started tennis at age nine and has since achieved multiple national rankings and tournament titles. She aims to secure a college tennis scholarship to pursue a professional career in the sport.
8 January 2026 · New Era →