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Paris 2024: Joanie Delgaco out of medal contention after 6th place finish in q'finals
Filipina rower Joanie Delgaco's campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics has concluded after she finished last in her quarterfinals heat for the women's single sculls.
The 26-year-old rower clocked 7:58.30, placing sixth in a heat that advanced the top three finishers to the semifinals.
Tokyo gold medalist Emma Twigg of New Zealand won the heat, with Switzerland's Aurelia-Maxima Katharina Janzen and Spain's Virginia Diaz Rivas also advancing.
Delgaco will still compete in classification rounds to determine her final ranking in the Summer Games.
Philippine Rowing Association president Patrick Gregorio had previously encouraged Delgaco to give her all and enjoy the race, and had expressed hope for her participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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