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The introduction of repechage rounds in athletics at the Paris Olympics has added a new layer of excitement and drama. Anais Bourgoin, a French athlete, secured her spot in the 800m semi-finals thanks to a thrilling win in the repechage, drawing cheers from the crowd. The repechage system, which provides a second chance for runners who didn’t qualify in the first round, has been praised for its intensity and the opportunities it offers athletes.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will see the introduction of repechage rounds in athletics for track events from 200m to 1500m, including hurdles. This new format gives athletes who don’t advance from preliminary rounds a second chance to compete for a medal. Repechage is already common in combat sports like wrestling, judo, and taekwondo, and will be implemented in other sports like rowing at the Paris Games.