Tyra Fenton Makes Olympic History with Silver

Antigua and Barbuda’s Tyra Fenton has made history after winning silver in the women’s 200 metres at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Fenton clocked 23.36 seconds in the final on November 10, finishing just one-hundredth of a second behind gold medallist Patricia Sine of the Dominican Republic, who recorded 23.35 seconds. China’s Chen Xinxuan claimed bronze in 24.03 seconds.

The result marks Antigua and Barbuda’s first medal at the Youth Olympic Games, giving the country a historic achievement on the international sporting stage.

Fenton’s performance also brings recognition to the young sprinter and the country’s developing athletics programme.

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