Paris Olympics 2024
– Noel sets national record in defeat
Guyana’s first two athletes jumped into action yesterday at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, but sadly, could not book progression despite their best efforts.
Swimmer Raekwon Noel yet again reset his National Record (NR) in the Men’s 400m Freestyle, coming second in his heat but did not progress as he finished outside of the eight fastest from the overall heats.
While Noel’s previous personal best (PB) and NR were 4 minutes, 3.57s, this time he clocked 4 minutes, 2.29s, in the process lowering his PB and NR. He also finished second in his heat.
Sarah Hanffou in her opening match in Paris,
France, at the 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo: ITTF)
On the other hand, second-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill showed heart to bounce back from an opening set loss and level the match at 1-1 against Cameroonian Sarah Hanffou.
However, Hanffou would dismiss Edghill in 4-1 to seal progression to the Round of 64, where she will face the tall order of getting past World No. 13 Cheng I-Ching.
Guyana’s other three athletes, swimmer Aleka Persaud and sprinters Emmanuel Archibald and Aaliyah Abrams, will all head into action in the coming days. Persaud will be next, jumping into the pool on Tuesday (30 July).
