Eva Mitevska reaches 100m final at Dakar Youth Olympic Games
Macedonian sprinter advanced to the under‑18 100m final in Dakar and finished eighth with 12.28s.
Macedonian sprinter Eva Mitevska achieved a landmark result at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, advancing to the final of the under‑18 women's 100 metres.
In the semifinal she finished fourth with a time of 12.58 seconds, securing a place among the nine finalists.
Final: strong run despite illegal wind
In the big final Mitevska produced a fast 12.28 seconds and took eighth place. The mark was recorded with a +2.4 m/s tailwind, above the allowed limit, but the performance still represents a significant achievement on the world stage for young athletes.
Still not yet 18 years old, Mitevska opened a new page for Macedonian athletics by confirming her considerable potential and solidifying her standing as one of the country's brightest prospects for the future.
Photo: press material from the event
