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Uganda’s Mark Arthur Mwase Makes Waves at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics with Heat Runner-Up Finish
A young Ugandan swimmer just reminded the continent that talent doesn’t care about geography. Mark Arthur Mwase touched the wall second in his 200m freestyle heat at Dakar 2026, finishing ahead of three African rivals and flashing the quickest reflexes in the pool. This is what the future of African swimming looks like.


