Rwandan athlete Abizera Sonia Eli-Elohe has qualified for the women’s 400m final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after an impressive performance in the semi-finals.
Abizera secured her place in the final on Sunday, November 8, 2026, finishing fifth in her race with a time of 57.29 seconds.
She improved her personal best by 1.04 seconds, lowering it from 58.33 seconds, marking a significant improvement during the competition in Senegal.
The Rwandan athlete will compete for a medal in the final scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:50 p.m. Kigali time at Complexe Iba Mar Diop.
Abizera is among the athletes representing Rwanda at the international competition, which brings together young athletes from around the world in Dakar, Senegal.
