In doing so, she will become the first female swimmer ever to represent The Gambia in the Olympics. “I'm very excited,” Barrow said during a recent phone call in between practices.

She will represent the African country of The Gambia on the world stage at the Olympics. Amie's mom is Finnish, and her dad is Gambian. He still lives there. She first competed for the country at ...

When Madagascar host Gambia in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday they will play in Moroccan city Casablanca – 8 250 kilometres (5 125 miles) from the Indian Ocean country.