Four Bermudian Athletes Set For Youth Olympics
Four young Bermudian athletes are preparing to represent the island at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time an Olympic event will be held on the African continent.
A Bermuda Olympic Association spokesperson said, “In less than a week, four of Bermuda’s brightest young athletes step onto the global stage at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. History is set to be made. For the first time ever, an Olympic event comes to the African continent, and Bermuda will be there!
“In the throwing circle, Tatiana Sousa takes aim in the javelin. In the pool, Maggie Mewett and Noah Maranzana line up against the fastest young swimmers in the world. And on the course, Gianluca Bortoli takes on the swim, bike and run in the triathlon.
“The preparation is done. The selection is earned. Now it’s time to compete. Team Bermuda. Dakar 2026. Let’s go. Dakar 2026.”
The Summer Youth Olympic Games will run from Oct 31 – Nov 13, 2026.
