Mixed fortunes for Nigerian swimmers in Dakar
Nigeria ended its swimming campaign at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games without a medal, but with a historic first as Kashope Obatoyinbo reached a final, while others missed out on the medal races, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/mixed-fortunes-for-nigerian-swimmers-in-dakar/
Nigeria's swimming team had a mixed performance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with 16-year-old Kashope Obatoyinbo making history as the first Nigerian athlete to reach a final. Obatoyinbo finished sixth in the men’s 50m freestyle, but Nigeria did not secure any medals. Other swimmers, such as Aidan Dumuje-Abili, Kristabel Oldeide, and Peter, also competed in various events, with mixed results.
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