Plunging Japan's Terauchi Ponders Future As Medal Eludes Him Yet Again
TOKYO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - After another bombed bid to win an Olympic plunging decoration when he completed toward the end in the men's 3 meter springboard finals on Tuesday, six-times Olympian Ken Terauchi of Japan said he was thinking about his future in the game. 온라인카지노
The group at the Tokyo Aquatics Center cheered and praised when the 40-year-old Terauchi arose out of the pool after his last jump.
"The praise caused me to understand that the Olympics are made up by a wide range of individuals, including competitors, mentors and staff," Terauchi told journalists.
He completed last of the 12 jumpers, taking off from the board ungracefully and making a critical sprinkle on his third plunge to acquire 29.70 focuses, the least score in the finals.
"Obviously, I was disappointed that I didn't win a decoration, yet more than that, I felt cheerful on account of the overwhelming applause," Terauchi said. "I'm simply moved. I'm happy I continued testing myself."
Terauchi, who has been addressing his country for very nearly 25 years, is attached with equestrian rider Taizo Sugitani for the most Games appearances by a Japanese competitor.
"We have the World Championships one year from now, and another contest whose outcomes will be thought about for the 2024 Paris Olympics the year after, so I feel like I am in a ceaseless circle," Terauchi said when inquired as to whether he would focus on his seventh Olympics in 2024.