Australia wins six Youth Olympics medals as African Games hailed
Australia has come away from the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal with six medals, as the IOC hails Africa's capability to host major multi--sport events.
Australia secured six medals during the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with South Africa among countries discussing hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. Nearly 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 participated in 25 sports over two weeks. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry praised the success, stating it exceeded expectations.
Australia's six medals included four silvers and two bronzes, with boxer Marley Dodd winning silver in the men's 55kg event, and Mackenzie Macdonald claiming Australia's first Youth Olympic Games medal in taekwondo at 49kg. Cyclists Elsie Apps and Caleb McKenzie excelled, with Apps winning silver and McKenzie earning bronze in the men's and women's road races, respectively.
Apps and Dodd were chosen as closing ceremony flag bearers. Chef de Mission Kenny Wallace expressed optimism for the team's future in Brisbane 2032, highlighting the success of the Youth Olympic Games.
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