Fifteen-year-old Aliyah Makena may have missed out on a medal, but her debut at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games marks an important milestone for Kenyan fencing, giving the youngster valuable experience for the future.
Makena became the second Kenyan fencer to compete at an Olympic Games event, after Alexandra Ndolo, who made history at Paris 2024. The Mount Kenya Academy student finished 13th overall in the women's individual épée, after progressing from the preliminary pools to the round of 16, where her campaign came to an end.
