Stefanos Duskos, who started Greece’s participation in Paris, comfortably qualified for the quarter-finals in the single sculls at the 2024 Olympic Games.
The Greek Olympic athlete finished second in the first qualifying round he took part in, covering the two-kilometre course in a time of 7:01΄79΄΄.
The first was New Zealander Thomas Mackintos (6:55΄.92΄΄) and the third was Egyptian Abdelhalek Elbana (7:05΄.06΄΄).
Duskos was in second place from the start, behind the winner and remained comfortable until the end, also maintaining his strength.
The Greek champions will compete again in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, July 30.