The Colombian player Maria Jose Uribe It ended his career in a way he could never have imagined. With the tenth place of Paris 2024 Olympic Games after four days where he made the whole country dream.
Although he was close to fighting for medals (he finished in fourth place on the final day), Uribe reiterated that this was his farewell. It was already in Tokyo 2020, but the pandemic, motherhood and a bad result changed his plans.
“All this makes it even better. It would have been more difficult not to qualify and retire without competing here, but you are here today and have such a good week, and my family here watching me fight for medals, I am happy ,” he confirmed on Friday. afternoon.
A poor start on Saturday cost him his medal chances, but he recovered in the second half of the course to salvage a 10th-place finish with four strokes under par, just three away from of medals. Without a doubt, the best result of his three participations.
Pictures like that of the Cuban fighter Mijain Lopez putting their boots on the mat after winning their fifth gold medal, they reminded Uribe that Paris 2024 will also be his farewell (“it’s a bit difficult, but I’m trying not to think about it”), but living the experience surrounded by his family and friends, and such a good outcome makes it more bearable.
“One of my idols Lorena Ochoa”, emphasized Mariajo Uribe, in reference to the Mexican player who won two majors and became number one in the world. “He retired as world number one. I always thought that was the best, after the top. Ending a good week makes this retirement week even better,” he added.
A week in which they became famous for their particular socks, with a smiling face and Colombian colors, and for showing the flag in the presentation of the players. “I saw myself as a gymnast [Luisa Blanco] “I went out with a traditional hat and did something really cool,” he explained when asked about that detail.
But above all, he got the attention of the entire country with his performance at Le Golf National. He didn’t say goodbye with a medal, but he said goodbye in style.
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