Miguel Oliveira wins bronze and takes Portugal to the podium in swimming in Dakar

Miguel Oliveira won a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, marking Portugal's second medal in swimming at this event. The 17-year-old swimmer finished in 56.24 seconds, just behind silver medalist Nikolaos Papatheodorou and gold medalist Ariel Muchirahondo. This achievement adds to Portugal's medal tally, which includes a silver from Sofia Gaspar in judo. Oliveira also competes in the 50m backstroke, representing Portugal alongside Carolina Taveira. The Youth Olympic Games feature 25 Portuguese athletes across 11 sports and run until November 13, being the first Olympic event held in Africa.