August 30, 2019 - After placing in the finals of the World Championships, which are held in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria, the Sinković brothers fulfilled their first goal, which is qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics next year.
Brothers Valentin and Martin Sinković have advanced to the finals of coxless pairs at the Rowing World Championships in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria, after finishing with the fastest time of 6:27.080 in the group semifinals, reports Gol.hr.
In the second place, 1.88 seconds behind the Sinković bothers, was Italy's Matteo Lodo and Giuseppe Vicino with a time of 6:28.960, and in third Spanish duo Jaime Canalejo Pazos and Javier Garcia Ordonez with a time of 6:29.320. In first place in the second semifinal group was New Zealand's Thomas Murray and Michael Brake (6.26.630), in second was Australia's Sam Hardy and Joshua Hicks (6: 27.070) and in third French team Valentin and Theophile Onofroy (6:27.300).
"It’s a relief! We sort of expected to qualify, but it’s still a relief! We’re ready for the final. It would be a dream to win. First the 2x, then the 2-, that would be a dream,” said Valent Sinković after the win.
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— World Rowing (@WorldRowing) August 30, 2019
"It’s a relief! We sort of expected to qualify, but it’s still a relief! We’re ready for the final. It would be a dream to win. First the 2x, then the 2-, that would be a dream"
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This semi-final race was due to take place on Thursday, but as the other group had to paddle in the afternoon since the Polish crew broke a paddle, it was moved on Friday to allow all crews plenty of time to rest.
By securing a spot in the finals, the Sinković brothers fulfilled their first goal, which is qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics next year.
The finale is scheduled for Saturday at 1:37 p.m.
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