N-Youth Sports Academy celebrates another remarkable milestone as academy athlete Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo conquers the world stage, winning gold in the women’s 100m at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Rosemary delivered an outstanding performance in the final on 8 November, clocking an impressive 11.16 seconds to secure the gold medal for Nigeria. She had earlier demonstrated her determination and competitive strength by winning her semi-final heat in 11.53 seconds to book her place in the final.
Her victory was not a surprise to those who have followed her remarkable progress. It is the reward for years of dedication, hard work, consistent development and the opportunities provided through the N-Youth Sports Academy scholarship programme.
A Journey of Excellence and Consistent Progress
Rosemary’s success in Dakar is built on an impressive record of achievements on the continental stage.
At the 2025 African School Games in Algeria, she announced her potential by winning gold in the 100m, silver in the 200m and helping Nigeria secure gold in the medley relay.
She continued that impressive run in 2026, adding another continental gold medal as a member of Nigeria’s 4×100m relay team at the CAA Championships.
Now, she has taken that success to the global stage, becoming a Youth Olympic champion and bringing further recognition to Nigeria and N-Youth Sports Academy.
A Historic Achievement for Nigeria
Rosemary’s triumph carries special significance in Nigerian athletics history. She becomes the third Nigerian woman to win the Youth Olympic women’s 100m title, following Josephine Omaka, who won gold in Singapore in 2010, and Rosemary Chukwuma, who claimed the title in Buenos Aires in 2018.
A Proud Moment for N-Youth Sports Academy
For N-Youth Sports Academy, Rosemary’s achievement represents far more than a gold medal. It is a powerful testament to the vision and impact of our scholarship programme and our commitment to identifying, nurturing and developing young talents into champions capable of competing and succeeding at the highest level.
Her journey reflects what can be achieved when talent meets opportunity, discipline, quality development and the right support system.
From everyone at N-Youth Sports Academy, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo on this outstanding achievement. You have made Nigeria proud, inspired the next generation of athletes and given us another reason to celebrate the impact of our academy.
Your journey is an inspiration, and this is another remarkable chapter in what promises to be an exciting sporting career.
Keep soaring, Rosemary! The world is watching.
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