Dakar, 5 November, . Kazakhstani triathlete Ramazan Ainegov became a bronze medallist of the IV Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar: he completed the course in 53 minutes 27 seconds and shared third place with Japan’s Daiki Nishizaki, Zakon.kz reported.
Both athletes finished at the same time and were 14 seconds behind the winner. Portugal’s Artur Gaspar took gold (53:13), silver went to Emile Vanolst of Luxembourg (53:23). It is the second medal of Kazakhstan’s team at the Games: earlier judoka Fatima Supygaliyeva won gold, taking the final early, in 2 minutes 33 seconds.
Kazakhstan is represented at the Games by 18 athletes in 11 sports, Astana TV reported. The Games are held in Dakar from 31 October to 13 November 2026 and for the first time in the history of the Youth Olympics Africa hosts them; more than 2,000 athletes aged 17 or under take part.
What it means: The bronze trailed gold by 14 seconds, and Ainegov shared third place with a Japanese athlete who finished at the same time. Other Kazakhstani athletes will still compete at the Games.
Who benefits: Kazakhstan’s team at the Games: it is the second medal after the judoka’s gold. What the bronze means for the development of triathlon in the country the sources do not say.
Background: Triathlon is a multi-sport event of swimming, cycling and running that follow one after another without a break. The Youth Olympic Games are Games for athletes aged up to 17, organised by the International Olympic Committee.
