Mexico was left out of the medal race on Monday at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Divers Kevin Berlin and Randal Willars, as well as surfer Alan Cleland, failed in their attempt to get on the podium, although their mistakes were of a different nature.
The divers placed fourth on the synchronized platform after a couple of dives that Berlin missed in the fourth and fifth rounds. The result filled the Veracruz native with frustration, who also came one step away from the medals at the Tokyo Games. In this edition, they were one of the strongest bets for the podium. They were only four points away from third place.
I had to keep learning. We worked very well, but sport is like that sometimes. It was details that failed us, what more would I have wanted than to give Mexico a joy. I will keep fighting, because the one who perseveres achieves. Ultimately it is a team test and we have to support each other.
Berlin said, unable to hold back his tears.
Kevin Berlin and Randal Willars, during one of the jumps of yesterday’s day in which they were just a few points away from winning a medal. Photo Ap
China, Great Britain and Canada on the podium
The debutant surfer, meanwhile, left Paris with a good taste in his mouth and the support of millions of Mexicans who were following his performance.
Cleland, the new darling of the fans, was eliminated in the round of 16 by the host Joan Duru. The Colima native had a score of 15.17 to his opponent’s 18.13, thanks to the fact that he managed two waves with a score higher than nine.
For 30 minutes of competition, Alan, world champion, fought side by side with a local surfer, a veteran former European champion with all the experience under his belt. The sea of Tahiti denied the Mexican one last wave at the end of the confrontation.
On social media, the team received enormous support and became a trending topic during the days of their participation. At the end of the test, the Mexican received a hug from the French veteran as a sign of respect for a worthy adversary who never gave up.
Above these lines, Alan Cleland, the first representative of Mexico in Olympic surfing, was eliminated in the round of 16 by the host Joan Duru. Photo Afp
Rowers, to the semifinals
In the men’s archery team event, Matías Grande, Bruno Rodríguez and Carlos Rojas fell 1-5 in the round of 16 against Japan. In their first Olympic experience, the tricolors recorded scores of 8, 9 and 10, but it was not enough against an Asian team that proved to be more consistent. Korea, France and Turkey took home gold, silver and bronze, respectively.
In other results, rowers Miguel Carballo and Alexis López finished in third place in the second doubles repechage series. scull lightweight with a time of 6:47.60 minutes, which allowed them to advance to the semi-final round.
In swimming, Mexican Cecilia Pulido finished her Olympic participation in seventh place in her category. heat In the 100-meter backstroke event, Miguel Martínez (63.5 kilograms) had a bitter debut in boxing when he lost by unanimous decision in his presentation against world champion Ruslan Abdullaev, from Uzbekistan.
Another Mexican who was far from the podium was the cyclist Adair Prieto, who finished in 23rd place in the race. cross country in mountain biking.
The weather did not allow the scheduled sailing races to take place. However, Mexican Mariana Aguilar was able to complete two races, but she hopes to continue her participation on Tuesday.
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– 2024-08-03 19:37:59
