Senegal: Côte d'Ivoire's Bosson Greccy Hillary Dreams of Making Athletics History

What the report says

Bird Story Agency, distributed by AllAfrica, profiles Bosson Greccy Hillary, a 17-year-old sprinter from Côte d’Ivoire who is preparing for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. She is set to compete in the 100 metres and says her aim is to keep improving while chasing a place in athletics history.

According to the report, Hillary’s path into the sport began almost by accident during a school physical education test in ninth grade, when a teacher spotted her speed and encouraged her to try athletics. Since then, she has moved through youth championships, a training group and the athletics centre at the National Institute of Youth and Sports in Côte d’Ivoire. She has also gained experience at school games in Algeria, national championships and other competitions.

The article says Hillary is balancing elite training with university studies after earning her baccalaureate. Her coach, Audrey Guetty, says that continuing her education is an important part of her development and that the athlete is handling both commitments well. The coaching team is also working on her start and helping her reduce stress, with the immediate target of beating her personal best of 12.41 seconds.

Hillary says her family, especially her father, has been a major source of support before races. The report presents Dakar as a possible stepping stone toward bigger events such as world championships, the Diamond League and, eventually, the senior Olympic Games.