The cyclist’s elimination has not left the scene of surprise Martha Bayona from the keirin test on the track in the Paris Olympics and The cards are being shuffled again in an attempt to ‘save’ participation in the French capital.
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Bayona’s performance came as a surprise, nobody expected him to leave on the first day of qualifying, as he came with the chances of fighting for the medals.
No margin for error
In addition, a medal was lost in boxing, a sport that was left empty, but that was recovered with the medal of Angel Barajas on the high bar in gymnastics.
Colombia is down on budget, but has options to recover and save its participation in Paris.
Flor Denis Ruiz He will be in the javelin throw final on Saturday and is the clearest option to make it onto the podium.
Flor Denis Ruiz, in the javelin final at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Yeison Lopez In the 89 kilo weight class, he will be another card to be played. He will compete this Friday and it is clear that he has everything to achieve his goal.
Yeison Lopez
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Kevin Quintero, flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Games alongside Ruiz, will be the last aspiration, since he will qualify on Saturday and go to the final on Sunday, the last day of competition.
Already in the second echelon you have to ‘make use’ of Yenny Alvarez, in the 59 kilos of weightlifting, but it is a great unknown, but this Thursday will be his definitive hour.
Tatiana Renteria She is the fighter who is looking to win the Olympic title. She will compete on Saturday in the 77 kilo category in this discipline, which is eagerly seeking a replacement after the retirement of Jackeline Renteria.
Lisandro Rengifo
Special correspondent from EL TIEMPO in Paris
@lisandroabel
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