Khylinn Prentice has become the third athlete from St. Kitts and Nevis to qualify for a final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, according to an announcement from the St. Kitts and Nevis Athletic Association.
Officials reported that Prentice concluded her 100m campaign with a ninth-place finish in the final.
The 15-year-old Gingerland Secondary School student is regarded as a rising talent in Nevis track and field. She competes for Phase Track Club.
Prentice has worked alongside coaches and other specialists to reach this stage of her athletic career, gaining experience through regional and international competitions.
Her previous appearances for St. Kitts and Nevis include the CARIFTA Games and the NACAC Championships. After several years of training, she has recorded impressive personal bests, including a time of 11.89 seconds in the 100m at the Kim Collins Athletics Stadium.
During her campaign at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Grace Maritza Dias served as Prentice’s guide. The national delegation is headed by Chef de Mission Mr. Lonzo Wilkinson.
The Games began on October 31, 2026, and are scheduled to continue until November 13, 2026.
The event marks a historic occasion as the first staging of the Youth Olympic Games on African soil.
Dakar 2026 brings together more than 2,500 young athletes from around the world, ranging in age from 14 to 17.
