Andorran Canoeists Doria and Checa Miss World Cup Slalom Finals After Penalties
Penalties on multiple gates prevented Andorran kayak slalom athletes Mònica Doria and Nil Checa from qualifying for finals at the Canoe Slalom World Cup in France. Checa gained valuable experience against seniors.
Key Points
- Mònica Doria finished 19th in women's kayak slalom with 111.97s total after 4s penalties on gates 6 and 10.
- Nil Checa, a cadet, placed 51st out of 78 in men's event with 116.27s including 8s from four gate touches.
- No Andorrans advanced to finals on opening day in Vaires-sur-Marne, France.
- Doria set for canoe slalom Friday at 9:55 a.m. as Andorra's sole entrant.
Andorran canoeists Mònica Doria and Nil Checa missed the finals on the opening day of kayak slalom events at the Canoe Slalom World Cup in Vaires-sur-Marne, France, due to penalties on multiple gates.
Doria placed 19th in the women's category after touching gates 6 and 10, which added four seconds to her run. Her net time stood at 107.97 seconds, but the total of 111.97 seconds fell short of the qualifying positions. She held competitive splits throughout the course before entering later in the session.
Checa, competing as a cadet against senior athletes, was the first Andorran on the water and finished 51st out of 78 starters. His run totaled 116.27 seconds, including eight seconds in penalties from four gate touches. The result provided key experience against elite international competitors.
No Andorrans advanced to Saturday's finals. The event continues with canoe slalom on Friday, where Doria remains Andorra's only entrant. Her run is set for 9:55 a.m., offering a fresh shot at the finals.
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