The Cypriot rower finished 15th in Time Trial 1 of the CJW1x category, securing her spot in Time Trial 2, where she will compete for a place in the top 16.
Eugenia Maria Polykarpou completed her first race at the 4th “Dakar 2026” Youth Olympic Games with a very strong performance Eugenia Maria Polykarpou, who competed on Saturday, October 31, in the CJW1x rowing category (junior women’s single sculls).
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Polykarpou finished 15th in Time Trial 1, among 32 athletes, recording a total time of 3 minutes, 12 seconds, and 28 centimeters (3:12.28).
The Cypriot athlete clocked 9.76 seconds on the first run out of the water, 2:53.49 in the rowing segment, and 9.03 seconds in the second run, successfully completing her first appearance in the competition.
Her 15th-place finish secured Polykarpou a spot in Time Trial 2, which takes place today, Sunday, November 1. In this second event, the athletes who placed 9th through 24th in Time Trial 1 will compete, aiming to qualify for the top 16 in the next phase.
Eugenia Maria Polykarpou is the first athlete from the Cyprus Olympic Committee delegation to compete in the 4th Youth Olympic Games, kicking off Cyprus’s competitive participation in the event and, at the same time, becoming the first Cypriot to compete in rowing at the Youth Olympic Games. Her performance has left a positive impression, and she continues her efforts with the goal of achieving the best possible result in her second race.
