The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games conclude their swimming program this Friday, November 6, as part of a busy day featuring six gold medal events. Competition spans multiple venues across the host city, with finals in swimming, equestrian sports, and women’s individual triathlon highlighting the schedule.
Ana Bobanović Competes on Final Swimming Day
Friday marks the final day of swimming competition at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Four gold medals will be awarded, with the women’s 200 m freestyle serving as a primary focus. Qualifying heats begin at 10:00 local time (GMT), followed by the final at 15:30.
Croatia’s Ana Bobanović, who has already secured titles in the 100 m and 50 m freestyle, is slated to compete in the third heat alongside Morocco’s Rhalmane Hmidi Yasmin and Tunisia’s Ilef Zouaghi. In the fourth heat, Belgium’s Célya Paques—a bronze medalist in the 400 m freestyle—will look to advance to the afternoon final.
The women’s 200 m butterfly final will feature a matchup between Serafima Fokina of the Russian Federation, who holds titles in both the 100 m and 50 m butterfly, and Ecuador’s Elvira Espinosa, the 400 m freestyle champion. On the men’s side, New Zealand’s Ariel Muchirahondo enters the 200 m freestyle heats aiming for his third gold medal of the Games. Similarly, Egypt’s Zain Ali targets a third gold in the 200 m butterfly. The men’s finals for these two events are scheduled for 15:34 and 16:07, respectively.
Triathlon Concludes at Saly
The triathlon competition wraps up on Friday with the women’s individual event, starting at 08:15 in Saly. The field includes France’s Ambre Ugolini and Senegal’s own Coura Sall, representing the host nation. Also expected to contend is Xu Enge of the People’s Republic of China, who enters the race as the 2025 Asian Youth Games champion.
Equestrian Jumping Gold
The equestrian program reaches its climax at 09:00 with the jumping final. This event represents the sole gold medal opportunity in equestrian sports for the Dakar 2026 Games. The competition features a diverse international field, including Senegal’s Eden Milla Duscia Kazoum and Morocco’s Ghali Bougja. In total, six African riders are set to compete for the title.
Basketball 3×3 and Archery Openings
Basketball 3×3 competition begins in earnest on Friday. In the men’s Pool D, Senegal faces a demanding schedule, playing against Algeria at 11:15 and Lithuania at 17:15. Simultaneously, the archery program commences with the ranking rounds. Among those participating is the French duo of Maël Lamouret and Aurane Lapouge, who begin their pursuit of tournament positioning.
Event Schedule Lists Daily Discipline Times
| Event | Time (GMT) | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Individual Triathlon | 08:15 | Triathlon |
| Women’s 200m Freestyle Final | 15:30 | Swimming |
| Men’s 200m Freestyle Final | 15:34 | Swimming |
| Men’s 200m Butterfly Final | 16:07 | Swimming |
