05/08/2024 20:05hs.
Jose Maria Larocca stands out among the 136 athletes in the Argentine delegation for two main reasons. First, because at 55 years old he is the oldest national athlete for this edition, and second, because he is participating in his fifth consecutive Olympic Games. On this occasion, after four failed attempts, managed to qualify for the vault final in Paris 2024.
Mounted on Find Lentehis horse, advanced to the final stage of the competition that takes place in the picturesque gardens of the Palace of Versailles, after finishing in 29th place (there are 30 in total). The final will take place This Tuesday from 5 (Argentine time) and will start with a first round where all those who complete it without faults will go on to the second test -here the medals will be decided-. All the pairs will start from scratch.
Larocca, who inherited his father’s name (he was also a horseman), was born in the town of Wettingen, Switzerland. However, despite having spent his entire life in the first world – his three children were born there – he always felt very Argentine.Nothing makes me more proud than representing Argentina, I enjoy it very much.“, he told public television after reaching the Paris final.
Larocca finished 29th in the standings. (EFE)
“In a way, I always want to get results for my country. I really enjoy seeing people’s happiness when I do things well. It’s what gives me the most pleasure,” said the experienced rider, who only committed one fault at the exit of the triple corral that deducted four points and relegated him in the classification. If he had not committed that knockdown, His 73s33 would have left him secondbehind Frenchman Julien Epaillard.
The duo of Larocca and Finn Lente have been together since 2019The horse, which is 14 years old and was bought by the Argentine when he was five, won a silver medal at the 2019 Lima Pan American Games and last year, in Santiago, won an Olympic spot. Now, both will seek to make history in the French capital.
Finn Lente, Larocca’s horse.
Macarena Ceballos’ gratitude to Larocca at the Olympic Games
The swimmer faced several economic problems when preparing for the event, from scholarships that were not enough to pay the rent or the lack of resources to buy the necessary supplies to compete. It was in March when Larocca, who had no relationship with the Cordovan, He heard her talking about her problems and contacted her to offer his help.
Macarena Ceballos in action during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
After jumping into the pool at La Défense Arena in Narrete for the second time, Ceballos told the story and tycsports.com He asked the rider for his gratitude, to which he replied: “I am very happy with Macarena’s results. There is not much more to say. I am very proud to support and be part of the Argentine delegation. I wish all the athletes the best of luck for the Games.”
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