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Alegna González Kicks Off Olympic Campaign with Strong Finish

Mexican walker Alegna González kicked off her 2024 Olympic campaign with a 4th place finish in the Czech Republic, securing her Paris qualification. She now eyes a second Olympic ticket in the mixed relay.

Mexicanist

Apr 9, 2024 — 2 min read

Alegna González's journey to Paris 2024 begins with a strong performance in the Czech Republic. Credit: CONADE

The Olympic walker in Tokyo 2020, Alegna Aryday González Muñoz, began her 2024 season this Saturday in the 20 kilometer women's walk at the Podebrady international competition in the Czech Republic, where she finished in fourth place in the event.

The Chihuahua athlete was close to the podium after clocking a time of 1:28:04, which allowed her to ratify her minimum qualification mark for Paris 2024, in a competition that saw the Peruvian Kimberly García crowned with 1:27:08, while the Ecuadorian Glenda Morejón (1:27:21) and Italian Antonella Palmisano (1:27:27) completed the podium.

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