Ghanaian Swimmer Harry Stacey Exits Men’s 100m Freestyle At Paris 2024 Olympics
Stacey’s performance fell short of his personal best and the qualifying standard for the semi-finals, dashing hopes for Ghana’s first Olympic swimming medal.
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Ghanaian swimmer Harry Stacey’s Olympic dream was short-lived as he bowed out of the men’s 100m Freestyle competition on Tuesday.
The debutant, who had qualified for the Paris 2024 Games through a wildcard entry, failed to progress beyond the heats, finishing seventh in his group with a time of 51.12 seconds.
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Stacey’s performance fell short of his personal best and the qualifying standard for the semi-finals, dashing hopes for Ghana’s first Olympic swimming medal.
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Despite expressing confidence leading up to the competition, the young swimmer was unable to deliver under the intense pressure of the Olympic stage.
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The nation’s hopes now rest on the shoulders of other athletes, including swimmer Joselle Mensah and high jumper Rose Yeboah.
Ghana is aiming to surpass its solitary bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics, with the men’s 4x100m relay team also carrying significant expectations.
Source:norvanreports.com
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