No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeCosta RicaCosta Rica's Nery Brenes qualifies for 200-meter dash in Olympics with new...

Costa Rica’s Nery Brenes qualifies for 200-meter dash in Olympics with new national record

Sprinter Nery Brenes continued his impressive hot streak Sunday by setting a new national record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 20.43 seconds.

After winning four races in a row in his recent European tour, the Limón native established the new record in a Malaga, Spain competition. The 29-year-old Brenes is now eligible to compete in the 200-meter dash at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro that begin in August, after eclipsing the entry standard time, 20.5 seconds, for the event.

“We were looking for a good get-off time in the 200 meters today and maintaining my rhythm got us the new national record and qualifying mark,” Brenes said after his run. “Now it’s time to continue training hard and arrive at Rio in the best shape possible.”

Brenes confirmed that he will compete in the 200-meter dash in Rio. He has already qualified for his preferred event, the 400-meter.

This will be his second Olympic games after competing in the 400-meter dash at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Two weeks ago, Brenes set a personal record in the 400-meter dash with a blazing time of 44.60 seconds at a track meet in Madrid.

In the 200-meter dash in Rio, Brenes could find himself running against some of the sport’s greatest-ever runners, including Jamaica’s Yohan Blake, who is considered the second fastest man ever behind countryman Usain Bolt.

Trending Now

Guatemalan Migrant Children Fear Deportation by Trump

At 15, I.B. fled poverty and an abusive father in Guatemala. She emigrated alone to the United States, like hundreds of children living in...

How to Grow Broccoli Successfully in Costa Rica’s Highlands

In Costa Rica's cooler highland regions, home gardeners harvest fresh broccoli that brings a distinct flavor to everyday meals. This vegetable packs vitamins A,...

Costa Rica’s Air Travel is Evolving with Route Shifts

Airlines are reshaping their paths to Costa Rica, with some Latin American carriers pulling back while others from Canada, Mexico, and Europe step up...

Nicaragua Alleges Costa Rican Police Tried to Detain Player

Tensions ran high at the National Stadium here in Costa Rica last night when police officers entered the Nicaraguan team's locker room moments before...

Costa Rica Targets June 2026 for New High-Security Prison

Costa Rica faces a sharp increase in homicides tied to drug trafficking, putting heavy strain on its prisons. In response, the government has moved...

Panama Denounces New U.S. Pressure Over Chinese Companies

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday accused the United States of pressuring Panamanian officials to reduce the presence of Chinese companies in the...
spot_img
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Rocking Chait
Costa Rica Travel

Latest News from Costa Rica