Nigeria’s Ringnan Danjuma finished 34th in the women’s Cycling Road Individual Time Trial at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

The 17-year-old Nigerian clocked 13:56.54 to finish 34th among 41 competitors in the event, gaining valuable international experience against a strong field of emerging cyclists from around the world. 

Danjuma was Nigeria’s sole representative in cycling at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, having also competed in the women’s road race earlier in the Games. 

Kazakhstan’s Anel Tashbay claimed the gold medal after producing the fastest time of 11:32.57.

Slovakia’s Karolina Hajdukova took silver in 11:37.62, while Russia’s Angelina Novolodskaya completed the podium with a time of 11:43.65. 

Danjuma finished ahead of Thailand’s Sunisa Chumthong, who placed 35th in 14:04.50. South Africa’s Madison Bateson was the highest-placed African rider, finishing 33rd in 13:45.16. 

The time-trial result came two days after Danjuma finished 34th in the women’s road race, where she completed the 59.5-kilometre course in 1:44:20. 

Although she did not finish among the medal contenders, Danjuma’s participation provides another important competitive experience for the young Nigerian cyclist as she continues her development on the international stage.

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have provided Nigeria’s emerging athletes with an opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best young talents, with Danjuma representing the country in cycling’s road events.