The medals came in the mixed team time trial and the under-17 girls’ road race, helping Rwanda maintain its lead in the overall medal standings.
Rwanda took bronze in the mixed team time trial, finishing behind South Africa and Mauritius in the 40.8-kilometre race.
The Rwandan team comprised Muhoza Eric, Nsengiyumva Shemu and Tuyizere Étienne in the men’s category, alongside Nirere Xaveline, Ingabire Diane and Mwamikazi Jazilla in the women’s category.
South Africa won the race in 56 minutes, 4.380 seconds, followed by Mauritius in 56 minutes, 17.278 seconds. Rwanda finished third in 56 minutes, 30.130 seconds.
Rwanda added two medals in the under-17 girls’ road race, with Agasaro Gloria taking silver and Liza Jehovaire winning bronze over the 38.2-kilometre course.
Zimbabwe’s Beamish won the race in one hour and 18 minutes, with Agasaro and Liza finishing second and third, respectively. Another Rwandan rider, Mwamikazi Cythia, did not finish the race.
The latest results build on Rwanda’s strong opening day, when Ingabire Diane, Mwamikazi Jazilla and Masengesho Yvonne won gold in three women’s time trial categories.
By Thursday, Rwanda had collected three gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals, placing it at the top of the overall standings. Mauritius ranked second with three medals, including two golds, followed by Eritrea, Algeria and South Africa.
In the under-17 boys’ road race, held over 58.6 kilometres, Byiringiro Moubarak narrowly missed the podium after finishing fourth. Intwari Reponse came sixth, while Mukwende Fuadi finished eighth.
Algeria’s Mohamed Ferkous won the race in one hour, 51 minutes and 54 seconds.
The championships continue on Friday with the junior road races for riders under the age of 19.
Masengesho Yvonne and Akimana Donatha will represent Rwanda in the girls’ race, while Ishimwe Brian, Niyonkuru Yasin and Nkurikiyinka Jackson will compete in the boys’ category.
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