Mexico wins first medals at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Digi Mart USA News: Mexico earned two bronze medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on the third day of competition, according to a report from IMER Noticias.
Flag bearer Daniel Saborio stood on the podium in third place in swimming in the 400-meter freestyle, with a time of 3:52.72 minutes. He is the first Mexican swimmer to win a medal at these Games.
Saborio described the moment in an interview quoted by the publication. He said he had long dreamed of taking part in such an event, and that he was unsure whether he had won a medal until his coach was seen, after which he felt very happy and relieved.
In mixed baseball 5, the national team defeated Kenya 2-1 to take third place in the Olympic tournament.
The Mexican delegation consists of 62 athletes, 21 men and 41 women, competing in 19 sports disciplines.
The IV Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are being held from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
