And the fact that she took the last sixteenth place in the fight for the finals could not spoil her joy. “It simply came to my notice then. It was one of dreams. I’m very happy, I didn’t expect to be able to swim here in the semifinals, “she said after the swim.
What dreams did she talk about? “It was first to get to the Olympics. And the second to set a personal record here, which I managed in the heat, “she reminded the new Czech maximum 2: 12.21 min.” The semifinal was actually extra. I probably have to start setting higher goals, “smiled the 23-year-old national team member.
Great! Seemanová and Horská advanced to the semifinals on their tracks
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But when he mentions the journey to the first dream, he becomes serious. It was she who was really thorny. Five years ago, Horská did not fit into the nomination with a flooded B-limit. Tokyo secured a sharp A-limit on the 200 m breaststroke track at an international meeting in Tashkent, where the swimming team started as part of last autumn’s training camp.
But shock came during the spring. After another meeting, Uzbek organizers were accused of manipulating the timekeeper in an effort to help domestic swimmers to the Olympic nomination. And the international federation FINA in response canceled all the limits that have fallen in Tashkent. However, the Czech swimming diplomacy successfully intervened and proved the legitimacy of the Horská limit.
However, the Czech national team lost sight of the dream Olympic start again until the case was resolved. “It was annoying. When I learned that my limit might not count, my world collapsed a little. What’s more, it was stupid in that it was just before the European Championship, and I also had it before the state championships. It was difficult, “she described reconcilingly from a distance.
Girls, I’m so proud of you! A tear of happiness fell on the Czechs after the relay
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At the European Championships, she swam under her options under the pressure of uncertainty. “I am still satisfied with the results. I was proud of myself for doing it in a difficult time. Two weeks later, I learned that time would count. But I didn’t take it for granted and I had another month to swim the limit again. We put everything into it, but I couldn’t do it anymore. But the limit was calculated and I think I can be satisfied. “
The unexpected advancement to the semifinals really warmed her up in front of the breaststroke, which she met a sharp limit on. “I’m really looking forward to the second individual race. It kicked me, I have a person and a semifinal, “confirmed Horská, who is waiting for the start of the 200 m breaststroke race on Wednesday evening in Tokyo time.
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