Last Updated on November 9, 2026, 9:28 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Khylinn Prentice is the third athlete from the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis to qualify for the finals of the prestigious Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The announcement was made by the St. Kitts and Nevis Athletic Association.
The officials have shared that Prentice finished her 100m campaign in ninth place. She finished her campaign in the finals of the Youth Olympic Games.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Athletics shared that the young 15 year old is a student at the Gingerland Secondary School. She is a notable rising star in the Nevis Track and Field.
She represents the Phase Track Club.
She has worked with her coaches and experts to get to this stage in her athletic career. The officials have shared that she has also competed in regional and international events.
The athlete has represented St. Kitts and Nevis at the CARIFTA Games and the NACAC Championships. Khylinn Prentice has been training for track and field for several years.
The officials have shared that Khylinn Prentice has clocked several impressive personal bests. She clocked in a blistering 11.89 seconds in the 100m at the local Kim Collins Athletics Stadium.
During the athletes campaign during the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Grace Maritza Dias served as Khylinn’s guide. The delegation head is Chef de Mission Mr. Lonzo Wilkinson.
The officials have shared that Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal started on October 31, 2026 and will run up till November 13, 2026.
The officials have shared that this is a historic staging of the youth olympics. This is the first time that the games are being hosted on African Soul.
The officials have shared that the Dakar 2026 Games bring together over 2,500 of the world’s finest young athletes aged 14 to 17. The leadership of the St. Kitts and Nevis
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