Team Sierra Leone made a promising start to its swimming campaign at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG 2026), as young swimmer Peter Bewie produced a season’s best performance in the Men’s 100m Freestyle at the Tour de l’Œuf (Dakar Aquatics Centre).
Competing in Heat 1 of 10, Bewie showed determination and fighting spirit to finish third in his heat with a season’s best time of 1:23.04, earning 174 Aqua Points. His performance provided an encouraging start to Sierra Leone’s swimming campaign and a valuable confidence boost ahead of his remaining events.
The occasion attracted enthusiastic support from dignitaries, family members and members of the delegation, creating a vibrant atmosphere at the aquatic centre as Sierra Leone celebrated an important milestone at the Games.
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Senegal, Ibrahim Turay, attended to show his support for the young athlete, accompanied by Ishmeal, Press Attaché at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Senegal. Bewie’s parents, Peter Snr and Larice, were also present, sharing in the excitement and pride of the occasion.
Bewie is scheduled to return to the pool for the Men’s 50m Freestyle and Men’s 50m Breaststroke, as he continues his Youth Olympic Games campaign.
His opening performance offers Team Sierra Leone an encouraging platform as the nation looks forward to his remaining races.
Team Dolphins Sierra Leone — flying the flag with pride.
