Macarena Ceballos, a 29-year-old swimmer from Córdoba, has made history by reaching the semifinals of the 100-meter breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This marks her first Olympic semifinal appearance, a significant achievement following years of challenges and setbacks. Ceballos expressed her excitement and nerves after securing her spot, indicating her long-held dream of competing at the Olympics. Despite past disappointments, including missing out on the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games, she persevered and achieved an Argentine and South American record at the 2023 Fukuoka World Cup. As the opening ceremony of the Games approaches, Paris faces weather concerns, with Météo France issuing a yellow alert for rain, raising questions about the ceremony's execution amidst possible inclement weather.
Macarena Ceballos Shines as Paris 2024 Olympics Approach Amid Rainy Forecasts
2024-07-28T10:55:12.006Z