Yachtsman Pavlos Kontidis is ready to compete for a gold medal at the Olympics in Paris. The final race in the Laser class will take place on August 6th. We also talk about the results of other athletes.
“I don't let my emotions get the better of me. I’m focused on doing the best I can,” Kontidis said. He added that given his position in the rankings, he was "in a difficult position."
“I expect the Australian [Matt Wearne] to attack. I will try to break away and, if the opportunity arises, win gold. Otherwise, I will sit on the defensive to win a silver medal,” the athlete shared.
The race will be broadcast by the RIC TV channel, starting at 16:43 (Cyprus time).
On August 5, gymnast Marios Georgiou took 6th place in the final performance on the horizontal bar. The athlete showed an ideal program, but an unsuccessful landing cost him third place. He scored 13.333 points. “I’m upset, but I can’t say I’m disappointed,” said Marios Georgiou.
He is happy with the result as he has achieved great success for himself and for Cyprus. Georgiou became only the fourth Cypriot athlete to place in the top 6 in the Olympic gymnastics competition.
When asked about his plans for the future, Georgiou replied that he would rest for two to three weeks before starting training again. “I believe that I will get to the games in 2028 and become the main character there,” he assured.
Meanwhile, athlete Olivia Fotopoulou ended her Olympic participation after finishing eighth in the 200m semi-final.
The Olympics are also over for Marilena Macri, who competes in sailing. She scored 195 points and took 30th place. Strong winds and her low weight created unfavorable conditions for her. “The race was not a success at all. It was one of the worst performances of my career. Many mistakes were made. But I'm here to learn and I'm happy to have competed in the Olympics for the second time. I’m happy with myself,” she said.
The text was prepared based on materials from Politis, Cyprus Mail, Sailweb and Phileleftheros.
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