Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, welcomes paddlers from all over Pan America looking to qualify for the Olympics. canoe sprint From April 23rd to 25th.
Competition at the championships is fierce, with only the top paddlers earning a coveted Olympic spot*. His eight separate events will be held in both canoeing and kayaking, offering qualification opportunities.
In doubles events C2 and K2, only the first-placed country in each final will qualify. 2024 Paris Olympics. In the individual events, C1 and K1, the top two qualified paddlers in each event secure a spot with their respective National Olympic Committee.
However, there are additional caveats to the qualification process, as national Olympic committees are limited to two quotas per gender per rowing type. This means that countries will not be able to obtain athlete quotas in both the two-man and individual canoe and kayak competitions.
Additionally, paddlers who have already secured a spot for their country in last year's competition are also participating. World championship They are prohibited from participating in any Olympic qualifying competition.
Nevertheless, with limited quotas available and fewer opportunities to qualify, paddlers will want to get ahead of the curve and make the most of their time. paris 2024.
*National Olympic Committees have the exclusive authority to represent their countries at the Olympic Games, so athletes' participation in the Paris Games depends on whether the NOC selects athletes for their delegations to the Paris 2024 Games. I am.
