Dakar 2026 Swimming Opens with Historic Golds

Swimming began November 1, with 307 athletes from 154 countries and 28 medal events scheduled through November 6. Elvira Espinosa’s 400m freestyle gold reportedly gave Ecuador its first-ever Olympic swimming medal; Cecilia Dieleke won the 200m backstroke and Fokina took the 100m butterfly in 59.81. The meet continues, with more results due.