The Mexican synchronized diving team on the 10-meter platform will be competing today, with a potential medal in sight
This day of competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature events such as shooting, equestrian, diving, mountain biking, judo, archery, skateboarding, canoeing, artistic gymnastics, and swimming, which will continue to award medals across various disciplines.
Meanwhile, the Mexican delegation will participate in archery, with a chance to win a medal, as well as a new chapter in Alan Cleland’s journey in surfing.
Minute-by-minute Olympic Games updates
Events that will award medals
The first event to award medals during this Olympic session is shooting in the women’s 10m air rifle competition, scheduled for 1:30 a.m. Central Mexico time.
Subsequently, medals will be awarded in the equestrian team competition, which will occur at 3:00 a.m., as well as in the final of the Men’s 10m Synchronized Platform Diving.
The day’s fourth medal event will return to shooting with the gold run in the men’s 10m air rifle.
Another discipline awarding medals will be mountain biking, with the men’s cross-country event set for 6:10 a.m.
Attention will then shift back to equestrian sport, with the final of the individual all-around equestrian competition, scheduled for 7:00 a.m.
Additionally, judo will award medals in the women’s -57kg and men’s -73kg categories starting at 8:00 a.m.
Moreover, the men’s shooting team will compete for bronze at 8:48 a.m., followed by the final for Olympic gold at 9:11 a.m. Notably, during this timeframe, skateboarding will conclude with the men’s individual street competition at 9:00 a.m.
The next finals will be in canoeing with the men’s single canoe slalom at 9:20 a.m., followed by the artistic gymnastics men’s team event at 9:30 a.m.
After midday, swimming will reveal its champions in the women’s 400m individual medley (12:30 p.m.), men’s 200m freestyle (12:40 p.m.), men’s 100m backstroke (1:19 p.m.), women’s 100m breaststroke (1:25 p.m.), and women’s 200m freestyle (1:41 p.m.).
Fencing will host the bronze medal matches in women’s individual sabre (12:50 p.m.) and men’s individual foil (1:15 p.m.), along with their respective gold medal matches at 1:45 p.m. and 2:10 p.m.
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Archery – Men’s Teams
01:30 – Matias Grande, Bruno Martinez Wong, Carlos Rojas
Mexico was eliminated in the Round of 16 against Japan with a score of 5-1.
Rowing – Women’s Single Sculls, Semi-Finals
01:54, 02:06 | Kenya Lettuce Alanis
Rowing – Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls
02:40 | Miguel Carballo Nieto, Alexis Lopez Garcia (possible playoff)
They finished third in the repechage series, advancing to the next round in the men’s lightweight double sculls.
Diving – Synchronized, 10m platform, men
03:00 | Kevin Berlin Reyes, Randal Willars Valdez
The Mexican duo finished in fourth place.
Swimming – 100m backstroke, women
03:13 | Celia Pulido Ortiz (qualifiers)
She placed seventh in her heat with a time of 1:01.10 in the 100m backstroke.
Boxing – 63.5kg, men, preliminary 8th final
04:04 | Miguel Angel Martinez Ramirez
The Mexican lost in the Round of 16 by unanimous decision to Ruslan Abdullaev from Uzbekistan.
Shooting – 10m air rifle, men
04:00 | Carlos Quezada Marquez, Edson Ismael Ramirez Ramos (possible medal final)
Mountain biking – Men’s Cross Country
06:10 | Adair Zabdiel Gutiérrez Prieto (possible medal finish)
Sailing – Windsurfing, women
07:43 | Mariana Aguilar Chavez Peon
Surf – Men, Round 3, Heats 1-8
From 11:00 to 15:12 | Alan Cleland Quiñonez
Swimming – 200m freestyle, men (possible medal final)
12:40 | Jorge Iga
The Mexican Synchronized Diving Team on the 10-Meter Platform: Potential for Olympic Glory
Today, the excitement continues at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Mexican synchronized diving team takes to the 10-meter platform, aiming for a medal that could bring pride to the nation. With an impressive lineup, fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating their performance, showcasing their training and skill on the world stage.
This day of activities encompasses numerous thrilling disciplines including sport shooting, equestrian, Diving, mountain biking, judo, archery, skateboarding, canoeing, artistic gymnastics, and swimming, all set to deliver promising medal opportunities in various categories.
The Mexican delegation is not just limited to diving; they will also compete in archery and witness another chapter in Alan Cleland’s surfing journey, further adding to the nation’s hopes for Olympic success.
Minute-by-Minute Olympic Games Activity
Tests That Will Award Medals
Today’s medal events begin with sport shooting featuring the women’s 10m air rifle event at 1:30 a.m. Central Mexico time, followed closely by equestrian events and the highly anticipated final of the Men’s 10m Synchronised Platform Diving at 3:00 a.m.
The day continues with more medal distributions including:
- Gold medal event in men’s 10m air rifle at 4:00 a.m.
- Mountain biking – Men’s cross country at 6:10 a.m.
- Equestrian – Individual all-around competition at 7:00 a.m.
- Judo medal matches in -57kg female and -73kg male categories starting at 8:00 a.m.
- Finals for sport shooting for men’s team bronze and gold at 8:48 a.m. and 9:11 a.m., respectively.
- Skateboarding concludes with men’s individual street competition at 9:00 a.m.
- Canoeing men’s single canoe slalom at 9:20 a.m.
- Artistic gymnastics men’s team event at 9:30 a.m.
- Medal events in swimming throughout the afternoon.
Scheduled Events for Today
| Event | Time (Central Mexico Time) | Participants | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery – Men’s Teams | 01:30 | Matias Grande, Bruno Martinez Wong, Carlos Rojas | Eliminated in Round of 16 |
| Rowing – Women’s Single Sculls, Semi-Finals | 01:54, 02:06 | Kenya Lettuce Alanis | |
| Rowing – Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls | 02:40 | Miguel Carballo Nieto, Alexis Lopez Garcia | Possible play-off |
| Diving – Synchronized, 10m platform, men | 03:00 | Kevin Berlin Reyes, Randal Willars Valdez | Finished fourth |
| Swimming – 100m backstroke, women | 03:13 | Celia Pulido Ortiz | Seventh in heat |
| Boxing – 63.5kg, men, preliminary 8th final | 04:04 | Miguel Angel Martinez Ramirez | Fell in round of 16 |
| Shooting – 10m air rifle, men | 04:00 | Carlos Quezada Marquez, Edson Ismael Ramirez Ramos | Possible medal final |
| Mountain biking – Men’s Cross Country | 06:10 | Adair Zabdiel Gutiérrez Prieto | Possible medal finish |
| Sailing – Windsurfing, women | 07:43 | Mariana Aguilar Chavez Peon | |
| Surf – Men, Round 3, Heats 1-8 | 11:00 – 15:12 | Alan Cleland Quiñonez | |
| Swimming – 200m freestyle, men | 12:40 | Jorge Iga | Possible medal final |
Mexican Athletes to Watch Today
With a full agenda of events, the Mexican contingent is poised to make an impact today. Here are some key athletes to watch:
- Carlos Quezada Marquez and Edson Ismael Ramirez Ramos in the men’s 10m air rifle shooting event are strong medal contenders.
- Adair Zabdiel Gutiérrez Prieto is set to compete in the mountain biking event, where he could potentially secure a podium finish.
- Alan Cleland Quiñonez will showcase his skills in surfing throughout the day, anticipated to perform well in heats.
- Jorge Iga in the 200m freestyle swimming event is among the favorites for a medal.
Benefits of Synchronized Diving
Synchronized diving combines not just individual talent but also teamwork and synchronization between partners, producing a beautiful display that captivates audiences. Key benefits include:
- Physical Fitness: Enhances flexibility, strength, and coordination.
- Teamwork Skills: Encourages communication, trust, and collaboration.
- Confidence Building: Performing in front of an audience helps improve public speaking and performance skills.
Conclusion
As the Mexican synchronized diving team competes today, the spirit of competition and national pride shines brightly. Fans across Mexico and beyond are cheering for their athletes, hoping for memorable performances that will create lasting legacies in sports history.
