Nigerian sprinter Gift Bright has made history after winning the boys’ 100 metres gold medal at the ongoing 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Gatekeepers News reports that Bright delivered an impressive performance in the final on Sunday, clocking a personal-best time of 10.28 seconds to emerge champion.
China’s Zhang Hangyu finished second in 10.57 seconds to claim silver, while Poland’s Szymon Dolega secured bronze in 10.61 seconds.
The victory makes Bright the first Nigerian athlete to win the boys’ 100m title in the history of the Youth Olympic Games.
The 15-year-old had earlier demonstrated his potential in the semi-finals, recording 10.34 seconds to win his heat and secure the fastest qualifying time.
His performance in the final further improved his personal best by 0.06 seconds.
Bright’s achievement also contributed to Nigeria’s first two gold medals at the ongoing Games, following Rosemary Nwankwo’s victory in the girls’ 100m final.
Nwankwo won her race in 11.16 seconds, finishing ahead of the United Arab Emirates’ Arwa Ali, who clocked 11.41 seconds, and Qatar’s Dana Salem, who recorded 11.48 seconds.
The double victory marked a significant achievement for Nigeria’s athletics contingent and lifted the country to joint 14th position on the medal table at the time of reporting.
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which began on October 31, are scheduled to run until November 13.
