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Suad Al-Faqaan

Kuwait rower qualifies for category E final

July 29, 2024 09:15 p.m

PARIS: Kuwaiti rower Suad Al-Faqaan qualified for final of Category E after coming third in the Women’s Single Sculls Semifinals on Monday at the 2024 Paris Olympics, however she would not qualify for a medal, only rankings.

Al-Faqaan recorded a time of 9:01.78 minutes and came third, while first place went to Cuban rower Yariulvis Cobas Garcia at 8:36.16 minutes, and second place to Singaporean rower Saiyidah Aisyah Rafaee at 8:47.41 minutes. Al-Faqaan got fourth place on Sunday during the Women’s Single Sculls Repechage recording a time of 8:28.89 minutes, losing her opportunity to go to the quarterfinals and competing for one of the medals. — KUNA

LAST UPDATE: July 29, 2024 09:15 PM

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