UPDATE: Hurdler Taraji George runs non-advancing time in Dakar
George enjoyed a good start but hit the 5th hurdle, knocking her stride and resulting in an 8th-place finish at the Iba Mar Diop Sports Complex on November 8, 2026.
Additional Olympic experience
According to the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC), with the competition element being one part of the Olympic experience for athletes attending Dakar 2026, George, who is in Senegal with Chef de Mission, Ericca Frederick; Team Official, Tameeka George; and BVIOC President, Ephraim E. Penn, will add to her experience of representing the Territory with a visit to the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) TV studios.
She will join the roster of athletes whose attendance at the YOG is documented by ANOC for posterity.
The BVIOC has expressed gratitude to Chef de Mission Ericca Frederick, Taraji and her family for making the commitment to take time out of school to represent the VI, while keeping up with her studies.
"A once-in-a-lifetime experience that helps to shape an understanding of the world stage, goals and forge friendships beyond the Games," BVIOC stated.
See previous article published November 2, 2026
Taraji George to represent VI @Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has announced that BVIAA track athlete, Taraji George will represent the Virgin Islands in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
George will be the territory’s sole athlete at the Games, which take place from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
The 16-year-old will be accompanied by Chef de Mission Ericca Frederick and Team Official Tameeka George.
According to the BVI Olympic Committee, in a press release, the team will depart the VI on November 5 and return on November 15.
George is set to compete at 10:05 AM VI time (2:05 PM local time) on November 8.
Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa and will feature 2,655 young athletes, aged 14 to 17, representing 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs). It will mark the territory’s fourth appearance at the Summer Youth Olympic Games, continuing its participation since Singapore 2010, followed by Nanjing 2014 and Buenos Aires 2018.
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