Saudi’s Rami Bilal Claims 400m Freestyle Gold at Youth Olympics

Saudi swimmer Rami Bilal Al-Rahmouni struck gold in the men’s 400m freestyle at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics, clocking 3:47.86 to take the top spot on the podium. He finished ahead of Russia’s Bogdan Toropkin, who claimed silver, and Mexico’s Daniel Saborío, who took bronze.

Al-Rahmouni holds Saudi national records in the 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle across both youth and senior categories. He also finished fourth in the 1,500m freestyle at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, setting a new record in the process.