Canadian Penny Oleksiak won’t be in the pool for any individual swimming events at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
The seven-time Olympic medallist missed out on qualifying for the 100-metre freestyle after finishing with a time of 53.77 which was 0.16 seconds short of the 53.61 seconds needed to qualify.
Fortunately for the 24-year-old, she will still be heading to Paris to compete on Canada’s relay teams.
Oleksiak burst onto the swimming scene at the Rio Olympics back in 2016 when she became the first Canadian athlete to win four medals at a single Summer Games. She also became the youngest Olympics gold medallist and set an Olympic record in tying for gold in the women’s 100-metre freestyle.
In the following Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Oleksiak would take home three more medals, making her Canada’s most decorated athlete ever at the Olympics.
Canada will be well represented in Paris with Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil, Summer McIntosh and more filling out an impressive roster of swimmers.
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak, who shot to fame at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning four medals, including a gold in the 100m freestyle, has unfortunately failed to qualify for an individual event at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Oleksiak, who was just 16 years old when she made history in Rio, has been a rising star in the world of swimming ever since. However, her recent performances have not been up to par with her previous successes, leading to her missing out on securing a spot in an individual event in Paris.
Despite this setback, Oleksiak will still have the opportunity to compete in relay events at the Olympics, where she will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to the Canadian team. She will also have the chance to qualify for individual events at future competitions, as she continues to train and improve her skills.
It’s important to remember that even the most talented athletes face challenges and setbacks in their careers. Oleksiak’s fans and supporters will no doubt continue to cheer her on as she works towards achieving her goals and making a comeback in the world of competitive swimming.