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How many medals will Poles bring from the Olympic Games in Tokyo?
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Triathlon is a combination of swimming, cycling and running. And it is extremely exciting, as confirmed by the Olympic Games in Tokyo. And it all started with a scandal, because first the judges gave the signal to start when the motorboat made it impossible for several competitors to jump into the water. Those who managed to set off were turned back, and a moment later the start was repeated. Fortunately, under fair conditions.
The 1.5 km long swimming route was led by Vincent Luis z Francethat took it just 17 minutes and 39 seconds. Just before there was a group of a dozen or so triathletes, which foreshadowed great emotions on the bicycle route. There were escapes, but after less than 20 kilometers they were canceled and one group of about 30 people was formed. Eventually, the Swiss decided to attack Andrea Salvisberg had a 14-second advantage, but he did not defend her during the run.
Zofia Klepacka lodged a protest after the accident. “We don’t understand this decision”
Crazy finish of the Blummenfeld
The Swiss was caught up in the first kilometer, and the crazy pace was imposed by Alex Yee from the UK. After 7.5 kilometers only two riders did it: Kristian Blummenfelt from Norway and Hayden Wilde from New Zealand. They were competing with the British for gold. The situation changed, the emotions grew, and then suddenly Blummenfelt decided to attack.
The Norwegian set off 1.5 km before the finish line, it seemed that he could not do it early, but he gave and became a gold medalist at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Alex Yee was only 11 seconds ahead of the second, and Hayden Wilde of the third by 20. After the finish, Blummenfelt was so exhausted that he was driven away in a wheelchair from the finish line. He gave everything he had. He won.
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