Although it ended sixth in his series and 37th overall, advanced to play-off where won with a time of 45.36 seconds.
Elián Larregina made history in Argentine athletics and qualified for the semi-finals at the Olympic Games
In this round, Larregina competed only against two athletessince the rest were disqualified; he surpassed Gilles Biron (45.87) and Lucas Carvalho (46.25).
It is worth noting that this is the first Olympic event of Larreginawho will compete again on Tuesday at 14:35 (Argentine time) in search of a place in the final.
“As there were only three of us, it was going to be a more tactical race than going out for a run, but it went well in the semis. Now we have to erase today’s race to think about next year’s race.” tomorrow,” Larregina explained on TVE, after the achievement on the Parisian track.
The Argentine sprinter is competing in his first Olympic Games in Paris 2024being considered one of the promises of national athletics. His achievements include Two South American Indoor Track Championships (2020 and 2024), a Gold at the 2022 South American Games and a bronze in the last Ibero-American Championship.
In the 400m semi-finals, will face outstanding athletes such as British Mathew Hudson-Smith, American Quincy Hall, and Michael Normanwho surprised with the best mark of the season (44.10).
Source: Ambito
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