The fencingto Quique Llopisthat in Nerja Challenge met the minimum requirement ofin the International Federation in 110 barriers for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, He indicated ahead of the European Championship in Rome, which takes place from June 7 to 12, that he could still scratch the hundredth in 13:26 in Nerja.
“It was a good race, but not the perfect race. I think there are still technical details to be polished. I know that I can compete without complications at best, but I don’t want to think or think about it. The having the Olympic minimum gives more peace of mind, but the key is to stay focused every day and your feet on the ground,” he told the FER Project.
The athlete of Valencia bellreguard, that at the previous European Championship he tripped over the second fence, after making contact with the Frenchman Sasha Zhova, and was left with no medal options, said he remembers “that moment perfectly.” “It made me feel bad and angry, but now I don’t feel sad or hurt anymore,” she said.
“In that summer of 2022, it is still in the process of growth and consolidation,” said Llopis, who also explained that the level of fences in Europe “raised higher.” “Just entering the final will be very difficult. Of course, I am almost convinced that the medals will be under 13:28,” indicated the Valencia athlete.
As for whether a European Championship just a month and a half before the Olympic Games is ‘inconvenient’, Llopis said “not really”. For me, at least, it will be very good for me to compete in a top-level event and to gain sensations for the Games,” he added.
The FER athlete explained that, upon his return from Rome, the calendar had not yet been finalized, but he had two competitions planned: the The Madrid rally on June 21 and the Spanish Championship, scheduled for June 29 and 30 in La Nucía (Alicante).
“In July, almost certainly, I will hold a rally outside the Valencian Community, but the exact dates and, above all, the destination remain to be decided,” LLopis added.
Source: La Verdad
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