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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Evie Pritchard Claims Bronze in Dakar
Evie Pritchard, a 14-year-old from Nanaimo, B.C., won the bronze medal in women’s street skateboarding at the Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar, Senegal. Competing against an international field, Pritchard scored 137.79 points in the final, securing a podium finish for Canada.
Standings and Final Results
Pritchard finished behind Brazil’s Duda Ribeiro, who took silver with 138.28 points. Zhu Yuanling of China clinched the gold medal with a score of 149.82. Despite entering the competition ranked 21st in the world, Pritchard’s performance at the Games demonstrated both skill and composure under pressure.
Journey to the Youth Olympic Games
The youngest member of Canada’s 28-athlete squad, Pritchard was the sole Canadian competing in skateboarding in Dakar. She emphasized maintaining calm despite the pressure of the Olympic stage, saying, “I just told myself that being really nervous doesn’t make things better, so I tried to stay calm. I also just want to do the best I can.”
Roots in Skateboarding
Pritchard’s passion for skateboarding began with family outings to the local skate park. Her father, who skateboarded as a teenager, encouraged the family to get on boards and be active together. “When I was around nine, I became more interested in it, and after that, I just kept going,” Pritchard recalled.
Canadian Medals and Broader Competition
Pritchard’s bronze marked Canada’s second medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The other medal was secured by Anes Mati of Anjou, Quebec, who earned silver in the men’s 66-kilogram judo competition. Canada is represented in 10 sports at this edition of the Games, which are notable for being the first Olympic competition staged on African soil.
About the 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The Youth Olympic Games in Dakar feature around 2,650 athletes from more than 200 nations and a refugee team. The event includes 153 medal competitions and runs through November 13, 2026. It stands as a significant milestone, highlighting Olympic sporting achievement on the African continent.
Source: cbc.ca.
