Rowers chase dream

MANILA, Philippines —

Cris Nievarez, 24, will attempt to claim one of five passes available among 17 contenders in men’s open single sculls while Joanie Delgaco, 26, will try to clinch one of five slots on the line among 15 hopefuls in women’s open sculls. In men’s lightweight double sculls, Rynjie Penaredondo, 20 and Zuriel Sumintac, 28, will row for one of two tickets among 10 pairs.

Nievarez, who reached the single sculls semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, said this is the Philippines’ last chance to catch the boat to Paris. There will be a final Olympic qualifier in Lucerne, Switzerland, on May 19-21 but Nievarez said only two slots will be up for grabs in men’s and women’s single sculls so it’s a long shot.

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