Kosgei and Tuitoek shine at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

President Ruto hails Enoch Tuitoek and Abigael Kosgei for winning 3,000m and 2,000m steeplechase gold medals respectively at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.

Kenya’s rising athletics stars Abigael Kosgei and Enoch Tuitoek delivered a memorable double gold-medal performance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Kenya’s athletics campaign at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games got off to a flying start on Sunday, November 8, as Abigael Kosgei and Enoch Tuitoek stormed to gold in the women’s 2,000m steeplechase and men’s 3,000m respectively.

The two teenagers showcased remarkable determination, tactical intelligence and finishing speed to overcome a strong international field, including formidable Ethiopian opposition, and give Team Kenya two more reasons to celebrate.

Kosgei, 16, was the first to strike gold, producing a personal best of 6:30.24 in the women’s 2,000m steeplechase. Her victory, however, was far from straightforward.

Source: The Standard Sports