Femke Heemskerk will challenge ‘elimination’: ‘This is impotence’ | Sport

Due to a mandatory quarantine after a positive corona test by her husband, the swimmer was unable to participate in the qualifying tournament in Rotterdam. She then lost the Olympic ticket to Valerie van Roon, who recorded a faster time on Thursday than she had previously.

“I’m not going to give up,” said Heemskerk at the WE. “That is clear. This is impotence. I can’t help but not swim. I was ready, I can tell you that. ”

Swim Cup

The 33-year-old swimmer had already met the Olympic limit on the 50 meters free at the Swim Cup in Amsterdam last year with a time of 24.71. Van Roon was slightly faster with 24.63.

Heemskerk will not get a second chance in the form of a swim-off and accuses the association of not taking its circumstances into account. According to technical director of the swimming association, André Cats, it has indeed been discussed and the regulations state that there are no exceptional positions. “As far as I am concerned, it has been clear enough,” he said.