Andrew Marcus Lagoutis concluded his competition today at the 4th “Dakar 2026” Youth Olympic Games, competing in the 50-meter backstroke final, backstroke, where he finished in 8th place with a time of 27.27.
Nikolaos Papatheodotou of Greece took first place in the event. The medal ceremony was presided over by Mr. Spyros Kapralos, President of the European Olympic Committees and Member of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Dakar 2026: Andrew Lagoutis on the podium at the Youth Olympic Games
Today’s final also marked the end of Cyprus’s swimming competition at the Games. Andrew bids farewell to Dakar after an exceptional and historic run that will remain unforgettable!
In the 50-meter freestyle and the 50-meter butterfly, Andrew stood on the podium twice, giving Cyprus its first-ever medals in the history of Cypriot swimming at the Youth Olympic Games and writing his own special chapter in the history of our sports!
The delegation of the Cyprus Olympic Committee warmly congratulates Andrew on his efforts, his performances, and his outstanding achievements, as well as the Cyprus Swimming Federation, his coaches, and his family for their contribution to this historic success!
