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     Maria Brunlehner Ready For Paris

By NOC-K

Maria Brunlehner in Team Kenya Camp, Miramas . Photo/ Jairus Mola

Swimmer Maria Brunlehner Has today checked in for her first training session barely hours after

She touched down at the pre-Olympic Games Camp in Miramas, Marseille.

The Grand Canyon University based swimmer is itching to make a mark on the global stage when

she steps on the blocks in Paris

Maria Brunlehner trains at Miramas Miramas . Photo/ Jairus Mola

“My sister did her best but unfortunately didn’t make it to the Olympic Games during her time, so

I’ll be doing this for her”

Maria Brunlehner trains at Miramas Miramas . Photo/ Jairus Mola

Brunlehner who also trains with counterpart and Tokyo 2020 Olympian Emily Muteti is confident She will draw from the experience of teammates to make the most of the chance. Maria punched her ticket to Paris after accumulating world aquatics points that made her emerge top in Kenya.

She qualified for the women’s Universality Selection based on her 50 Free time of 26.12 (739) WA points) achieved at the Doha World Championships.

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