Colombia’s Luis Felipe Uribe Advances to 3m Springboard Final at Paris 2024 Olympics

2024-08-07 14:26:03

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Colombia’s Luis Felipe Uribe clinched his place in the 3m springboard grand final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games The competition, held at the majestic Olympic Aquatic Center in Paris, brought together the best divers in the world, all together. the hope of achieving Olympic glory.

From the start of the semi-final, Uribe showed his ability to stay among the top 12 divers. In a competition where every jump is crucial, the Colombian showed his perseverance and ability to adapt to the pressures of such a prestigious stage.

Uribe started with an impressive jump that gave him 73.10 points, which provisionally placed him in eighth place. However, as in all high-level competitions, positions are fluid and changeable. On his second attempt, although his score dropped to 66.30, he remained calm enough to stay in the game, dropping to tenth place.

Uribe’s third jump, with a higher level of difficulty, added 68.25 points. Despite not improving his position, this jump was crucial to keep his place in the race. Uribe’s determination paid off on his fourth jump, where he achieved a best score of 74.10, which returned him to eighth place. Their consistency was evident, despite the ups and downs in the standings.

In his penultimate outing, he scored 73.80 points. Although he dropped to ninth place, his resilience and focus kept him in the competition. Finally, on his last jump, Uribe scored 68.25 points, taking tenth place with a total score of 423.80, enough to ensure his passage to the final.

The semi-final saw the expected dominance of Chinese divers Zongyuan Wang and Siyi Xie, who took the first two places with scores of 537.85 and 505.85, respectively. Both options are emerging to take gold and silver, standing out for their near impeccable performances.

For Uribe, competing alongside these diving masters is a great challenge and opportunity to learn and improve. His qualification in the final round is a testament to his commitment and the ability of Colombian sport on the international stage.

The grand final of the 3 meter springboard will take place this Thursday, August 8, at 8:00 am (Colombian time). At this stage, Uribe will have the opportunity to show his ability again and seek his place among the best in the world. The pressure will be great, but the experience gained and the support of your country will be your greatest allies.