Brazil clinch 40 Olympic berths at Pan American Games
One of the goals of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) at the Pan American Games in Santiago was to return from Chile having secured as many spots as possible in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Thankfully, committee members feel their mission has been accomplished. As a result of Brazil’s campaign in Santiago, the country’s delegation clinched 40 more seats on the plane to the French capital, which now has 143 seats reserved.Of the 40 places won in Santiago, 15 are individual—they belong to the athletes themselves, not their country or team. In tennis, Laura Pigossi secured her place in Paris by reaching the final of the singles tournament at the Pan Am Games. To keep her slot, she must remain among the top 400 of the world rankings until the middle of 2024. She is currently in 134th...