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PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has congratulated Ropafadzo Mzondo who won gold at the Dakar Youth Olympics on Tuesday in 200 metres final.
The Kwekwe youngster made history by becoming the first male athlete to win a medal at an Olympic event.
Previously Golden Girls (hockey) 1980 Olympics and Kirsty Coventry won medals at Olympic events.
“Heartfelt congratulations to our young sprint sensation, Ropafadzo Mzondo, on making sporting history,” wrote President Mnangagwa on his Facebook Page.
The President continued, “This remarkable achievement is a proud milestone for Zimbabwean athletics and a shining testament to the boundless potential of our youth. When given the stage, Zimbabwean talent shines brightly before the world.”
Mzondo finished first before a global field in a time of 21.04 seconds.
“Well done, Ropafadzo – you have raised our national flag high and inspired an entire generation!
Mzondo returned home to a heroes welcome at the Robert Mugabe International Airport on Thursday.
He was met by Zimbabwe Olympic Committee officials, his parents, schoolmates and scores of people.
