Presenters Ben Fogle and Sid Owen did battle in 2004, the former winning. The BBC would stage fights on Sport Relief every ...

At the time, Mackey had just recruited Bol for Cleveland State University in the NCAA. Realizing that Bol’s eligibility could be compromised due to uncertainty about his age, Mackey took matters into ...

Kevin Mackey signed Bol to attend Cleveland State University before he signed a contract with the NBA. He looked like a mouthwatering potential. Mackey jumped at the chance to have him a part of his ...

Bol had no idea of his age, and the kid who came over with him didn't know how old he was. No one knew how old he was," he said. "I wanted to make sure he was young enough because he didn't have ...

Bol's legacy extended far beyond the court. Despite his wealth, he gave much of his earnings to support humanitarian causes in Sudan, maintaining a deep sense of cultural pride and responsibility.

“He told Manute my son has been in hospital for three months and he is going to die soon if there is no support. “He put his hand up and gave the doctors all the medical payments to help me.

Former NBA player Manute Bol, with his son Bol Bol, who now plays for the Phoenix Suns. Picture: John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images.