Mzondo makes history with Youth Olympic gold

ZIMBABWE’S rising sprint star Ropafadzo Mzondo made history last night, winning gold in the men’s 200 metres at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games to secure Zimbabwe’s first-ever medal at the global youth sporting showcase.

The 17-year-old sprint sensation produced a commanding performance in the final, clocking 21.04 seconds to take the title and write his name into Zimbabwean sporting history.

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