Kenyan star Issa Laborde makes Olympics history

Issa recorded a combined time of two minutes and 52.78 seconds across two runs of 1:29.57 and 1:23.21 to be placed in the 66th position overall and fourth in Africa...

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Issa Gachiringi Laborde Fit Pere, an 18-year-old Kenyan skier, made history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by becoming the youngest Kenyan to qualify for the second round of a Winter Games event.

Issa Laborde recorded a combined time of 2 minutes and 52.78 seconds across two slalom runs, placing him 66th overall and the 4th ranked African.
He is the third Kenyan to compete at the Winter Olympics, following Philip Boit and Sabrina Simader.
Laborde expressed his happiness, stating, "I am very happy with my performance. This race for me is symbolizing hope, beginnings and new chapters in life."
He hopes to participate in the 2030 Winter Olympics, aiming to inspire growth in winter sports within Africa.

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