In the weeks since Algeria’s Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport,

Photos shared online in August 2024 showed three authentic Vogue Algeria magazine covers featuring Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif. In August 2024, three photos were shared online purportedly showing Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif dressed in traditional Algerian outfits on three different front covers of Algeria Vogue magazine.

The photos seem to have been created using artificial intelligence (AI) software and can be traced back to a digital creator on Instagram.

"The artwork envisions Imane on the cover of Vogue magazine, symbolizing her legendary status and unbreakable spirit," the artist Cheikh Boumsersseb said in an email. "She is not only a pride of Algeria and the Arab world but also a beacon of hope for the entire globe."

In the weeks since Algeria’s Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport,

An artistic rendition of a magazine co ver featuring Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was shared as an authentic Vogue cover by some on social m edia.