“Abigael Chepkirui wins silver at Dakar Games to lift Kenya’s medal tally to six”

Key points

• Abigael Chepkirui won silver in the women’s 1500m at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
• She clocked 4:29.86, finishing behind Ethiopia’s Elsabet Amare who ran 4:28.02.
• Chepkirui represents Lemotit Athletics Club and hails from Kericho, Kenya.
• Kenya’s Dakar medal tally rose to six, with four golds and two silvers overall.
• The Kenyan athlete will focus on endurance and speed ahead of future competitions.