Abraham sisters reach third straight World Championship final
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chilean sisters Melita and Antonia Abraham qualified for the final of the women's pair event at the Rowing World Championships in Lucerne.
- They secured their spot by finishing first in their semifinal with a time of 07:04.16, marking their third consecutive World Cup final appearance.
- The final is scheduled for Sunday, where they will compete against teams from France, Czech Republic, Germany, and the United States.
Chilean sisters Melita and Antonia Abraham have advanced to the final of the women's pair event at the Rowing World Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland. Their strong performance in the semifinals, where they secured first place with a time of 07:04.16, guarantees them a spot in their third consecutive World Cup final.
This achievement highlights the sisters' consistent dominance in the discipline. They are set to compete for a medal on Sunday against formidable opponents, including teams from France, the Czech Republic, Germany, and two pairs representing the United States.
Other Chilean rowers also saw action at the championships. Andoni Habash finished fifth in his Final C, while brothers Alfredo and Ignacio Abraham secured second place in their Final D. These results underscore the broader participation and efforts of Chilean athletes on the international rowing stage.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.