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Ariel Muchirahondo wins second gold medal at Youth Olympic Games

RNZNZ HeraldStuffWednesday 4 November 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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Rotorua swimmer Ariel Muchirahondo has won the 100m backstroke in Dakar to secure his second gold medal of the Youth Olympic Games. The 17-year-old previously won the 200m backstroke, making him the first New Zealander to win multiple medals at the event.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 4 Nov, 8:17am · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Another gold for Kiwi swimmer Ariel Muchirahondo at Youth Olympics (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ariel Muchirahondo wins 100m backstroke gold at Youth Olympic Games (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    Kiwi teen Ariel Muchirahondo creates history with double gold at Youth Olympics (opens in new tab)