Uganda swimming concluded its Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games campaign on Friday at the Dakar Aquatic Centre with Mark Arthur Mwase finishing second in the boys' 200m freestyle heat one. Mwase clocked 2:05.39 behind Belgium's Alexander van Hoey Billiet who won in 1:55.46. The Ugandan held second throughout with splits of 28.20 at 50m, 59.80 at 100m and 1:31.80 at 150m. His reaction time of 0.56 seconds was the fastest in the heat. Mwase also beat Libya's Yousef Elwalid (2:06.63), Rwanda's Sheja Murenzi (2:12.37) and Tanzania's Zack Okumu (2:12.52). His time did not qualify for the final but gave Uganda a competitive finish. Coach Ezra Kalali called the programme a worthwhile learning experience despite challenges. Kalali highlighted speed of turns, stroke mechanics, power, strength, conditioning and pre-race routines as areas needing work. He also noted high temperatures and the four-hour daily commute between the Olympic Village and venue. Athletics and cycling athletes arrived on November 5 and begin competition on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The athletics squad features middle-distance and steeplechase talent led by Timot...
Source: Kawowo Sports
