Ortiz Finishes 18th in 200 Fly at 2024 Paris Olympics
7/31/2024 4:59:00 AM | Swimming & Diving, Olympics
Ortiz second Houston student-athlete to finish competition in Paris
HOUSTON – University of Houston Swimming & Diving student-athlete Alondra Ortiz claimed an 18th place finish in the 200-meter butterfly prelims at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday.Â
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The Costa Rican touched the wall in 2:18.56 in her debut Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena as part of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.Â
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Ortiz's race wrapped up competition for current Houston Swimming & Diving student-athletes. Two former Houston Track & Field student-athletes are up next for competition in the Athletics 100-meter round one on Friday. The preliminary round begins at 4:50 a.m. on Aug. 3.Â
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The Costa Rican touched the wall in 2:18.56 in her debut Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena as part of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.Â
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Ortiz's race wrapped up competition for current Houston Swimming & Diving student-athletes. Two former Houston Track & Field student-athletes are up next for competition in the Athletics 100-meter round one on Friday. The preliminary round begins at 4:50 a.m. on Aug. 3.Â
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGSÂ
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Swimming & Diving by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Freestyle Fund which provides financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond its operating budget.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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