Among the standout athletes of the 2024 Olympics, Anicka Delgado from Ecuador captured significant attention on social media. Competing in the 50-meter freestyle, Delgado finished second in her heat, though her time did not qualify her for the semifinals.
Now back in California, Delgado is embracing her life as a college student at USC. She recently shared a few photos from campus on Instagram, simply captioning them, “We are SC.”
Fans quickly noticed that Delgado has tattooed the Olympic rings on the back of her right arm. As a former California CIF State Champion, she has expressed how much she cherished her Olympic experience.
In her Instagram post, Delgado conveyed her gratitude, stating, “First off, I am overwhelmed with the amount of love and support that I have received over these past couple of days. Thank you to EVERYONE that I have met along this journey and in my life. Each one of you has left an impact and has helped me to reach my goals.”
Regarding her performance, she proudly noted, “I swam my second best time ever!!! And I could not be more proud of myself for getting here. Over the past two days, rather than feeling nervous and scared, I’ve felt so much peace. I’ve enjoyed every single second being here at the games and on this journey. I feel SO blessed to have made it this far. These are moments I will never forget.”
Fans are excited about the prospect of seeing Delgado compete in the 2028 Olympics, especially since the event will be held in Los Angeles. However, she has yet to announce her plans for that future competition.
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