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Delgaco looks to overcome odds in q'finals of Olympic rowing
Delgaco looks to overcome odds in q'finals of Olympic rowing
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Published Jul 30, 2024 06:00 AM PHT
Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco. POC-PSC Media/File
Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco. POC-PSC Media/FileFilipina rower Joanie Delgaco knows the odds are against her in the quarterfinals of the women's single sculls in the 2024 Paris Olympics, set for Tuesday at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco knows the odds are against her in the quarterfinals of the women's single sculls in the 2024 Paris Olympics, set for Tuesday at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
One of only four Asian rowers to advance to the quarterfinals, Delgaco is in Heat 3 along with some of the top contenders for the podium -- including Tokyo gold medalist Emma Twigg from New Zealand, former under-23 world champion Katharina Jansen of Switzerland, Virginia Diaz of Spain, Diana Dymchenko of Azerbaijan and Jovana Arsic of Serbia.
One of only four Asian rowers to advance to the quarterfinals, Delgaco is in Heat 3 along with some of the top contenders for the podium -- including Tokyo gold medalist Emma Twigg from New Zealand, former under-23 world champion Katharina Jansen of Switzerland, Virginia Diaz of Spain, Diana Dymchenko of Azerbaijan and Jovana Arsic of Serbia.
Twigg holds the Olympic record after clocking 7:13.97 in the Tokyo Summer Games.
Twigg holds the Olympic record after clocking 7:13.97 in the Tokyo Summer Games.
Only the top three in each of the four heats will advance to the semifinals A/B, which are the medal races. The rest are relegated to the semis C/D, where they will race for placement in the Top 24.
Only the top three in each of the four heats will advance to the semifinals A/B, which are the medal races. The rest are relegated to the semis C/D, where they will race for placement in the Top 24.
"It's a tough field," Philippine Rowing Association president Patrick Gregorio said of Delgaco's heat.
"It's a tough field," Philippine Rowing Association president Patrick Gregorio said of Delgaco's heat.
"But knowing our Joanie, lalaban 'yan. All out 'yan," he assured.
"But knowing our Joanie, lalaban 'yan. All out 'yan," he assured.
"I told Joanie yesterday, after her repechage race -- go all out. No stress. We all support you, our countrymen love you. Enjoy the quarterfinals," Gregorio added. "I want to see you in Los Angeles in 2028."
"I told Joanie yesterday, after her repechage race -- go all out. No stress. We all support you, our countrymen love you. Enjoy the quarterfinals," Gregorio added. "I want to see you in Los Angeles in 2028."
According to Gregorio, Delgaco's response to his message was: "Yes po. Laban po sa quarterfinals, at babalik tayo sa Olympics sa 2028."
According to Gregorio, Delgaco's response to his message was: "Yes po. Laban po sa quarterfinals, at babalik tayo sa Olympics sa 2028."
Delgaco, 26, had just missed out on a direct qualification to the quarters after placing fourth in her heat with a time of 7:56.26. She dominated in the repechage on Sunday, with a better time of 7:55 to grab a place in the quarterfinals and ensure that she will finish in the Top 24 in her maiden Games.
Delgaco, 26, had just missed out on a direct qualification to the quarters after placing fourth in her heat with a time of 7:56.26. She dominated in the repechage on Sunday, with a better time of 7:55 to grab a place in the quarterfinals and ensure that she will finish in the Top 24 in her maiden Games.
Even though the rest of the rowers in her quarterfinals heat all have faster times than her, Delgaco is determined to prove that she belongs with the world's best.
Even though the rest of the rowers in her quarterfinals heat all have faster times than her, Delgaco is determined to prove that she belongs with the world's best.
The other Asians vying in the quarterfinals are Iranian Fatemeh Mojallaltopraghghale, Vietnamese Thi Hue Pham and Uzbek Anna Prakaten.
The other Asians vying in the quarterfinals are Iranian Fatemeh Mojallaltopraghghale, Vietnamese Thi Hue Pham and Uzbek Anna Prakaten.
The quarterfinals start at 3:30 p.m., Philippine time.
The quarterfinals start at 3:30 p.m., Philippine time.
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