Zimbabwe: Steve Cox, contestant sent for Repechage, is back on the water and is ready to give it his all and fight for a spot in the next round. He returned in the morning at 9:36 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
After a finishing strongly at the 4th place in his heat, yesterday. Steve has got the determination and skill to take on the best in the world. Zimbabwe Olympic Committee has gathered altogether to rally behind him for the victory, in Paris Olympics 2024.
Reportedly, Stephen Cox missed the qualifying time and will now row for his second chance at the qualifying matches.
Zimbabwe will be competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from July 26, 2024 to August 11, 2024. The nation will be making its eleventh consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics as an independent nation under the name Zimbabwe.
Earlier, the country appeared as Southern Rhodesia and Rhodesia in the colonial era, except for 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1968, due to the Mexican government’s interpretation of regulations on passports in 1972.
As well as the nation’s withdrawal in 1976, as the nation joined the African boycott, and the nation’s independence in 1979, and it has been participating in every Olympics since 1980.
Rower Stephen Cox is a dedicated Army serviceman and an exceptional athlete who is set to represent Zimbabwe in the men’s single scull at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Cox’s journey, began at the age of 13, epitomising the values of perseverance, discipline, and resilience instilled in him by both his military and rowing careers.
Stephen Cox joined the military 11 years ago, and brought with him a passion for rowing that started at Peterhouse School in Zimbabwe. For more than two decades, Cox has dedicated himself to the sport, culminating in four years of full-time training.
Notably, His rigorous schedule involves rowing up to 250 kilometres a week, supplemented by weightlifting and cycling to maintain peak physical condition.