Daniel Saborío Grillo Mexico Youth Olympic Games bronze medal, Digi Mart USA News (Monterrey, Nuevo León): Mexican swimmer and national delegation flag bearer Daniel Saborío Grillo earned Mexico’s first medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, winning bronze. The report was published by Luces del Siglo.
At 17 years old, Saborío reached Olympic glory in Senegal by taking third place in the final of the 400-meter freestyle, finishing in 3 minutes 52.72 seconds.
The swimmer, a native of Monterrey who previously won several medals at the Central American Games in Santo Domingo, said it was a source of pride to give Mexico its first medal of the delegation. He credited his family and teammates for their support during a difficult training season.
In an telephone interview, Saborío said he thanked God, his family, and everyone who supported him. He also thanked his teammates for making his daily routine easier.
At the Olympic Aquatic Centre of the Tour de l’Oeuf sports complex, Saudi Arabia’s Rami Alrahmouni (3:47.86) won gold, and Russia’s Bogdan Toropkin (3:50.46) took silver.
On Sunday, in his first event, Saborío placed fifth in the 100-meter freestyle. He is scheduled to return next Friday, November 6, for the 200-meter freestyle.
