Representing Israel Anastasia Gorbenko missed the 200-meter medley final at the Paris Olympics due to a dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Ynetnews reports.
Gorbenko posted her ninth fastest time in qualifying and failed to automatically qualify for the final, becoming the first reserve. Later, Australian Ella Ramsey withdrew from the competition due to illness, which automatically made Gorbenko a participant in the final. According to the source, Gorbenko found out she was participating in the final swim 25 minutes before the start.
At that time, the athlete was heading to a dinner organized by the IOC. The current situation has aroused the discontent of the Israeli delegation.
Canadian Summer McIntosh won gold in the 200 metres.
The Olympic Games take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11.
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