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Nigeria’s Sprint Sensation Bright, Nwankwo Strike Historic 100m Gold Double in Dakar

Posted : 09 November 2026

Nigeria’s rising sprint stars, Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo and Gift Bright, have written their names into Youth Olympic Games history after winning the women’s and men’s 100m gold medals, respectively, at Dakar 2026.

The remarkable double triumph underlined Nigeria’s growing sprint strength, with both athletes delivering outstanding performances to dominate their respective finals.

Nwankwo clocked a wind-assisted 11.16 seconds to emerge as the women’s 100m champion, becoming the third Nigerian to win the event in Youth Olympic Games history.

The Nigerian edged out Arwa Ali and Dana Salem to secure the gold medal after an impressive campaign.

She had earlier demonstrated her exceptional form by recording the fastest time across the semi-final heats before sealing victory in the final.

Bright equally delivered a memorable performance, becoming the first Nigerian male athlete to win the Youth Olympic Games 100m title.

He powered to victory in a personal-best 10.28 seconds, comfortably finishing ahead of Zhang Hangyu, who recorded 10.57 seconds.

Szymon Dolega settled for third place in 10.61 seconds.

The victories represent a significant milestone for Nigerian athletics, particularly in the sprint events, where the country continues to nurture emerging talents.

With Nwankwo extending Nigeria’s winning tradition in the women’s 100m and Bright breaking new ground in the men’s category, the pair have provided a major boost to the country’s medal campaign in Dakar.

Their historic performances also reinforce Nigeria’s potential to produce another generation of world-class sprinters.

 

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