Kirsty Coventry falls at 100m backstroke semis… Still our hero

Olympic legend Kirsty Coventry was unable to make the finals of the 100m backstroke after coming 6th in her semi-final event at the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro.

She posted the pic above on her Instagram account with the message:

I wanted to make Finals in the 100 Backstroke tonight but didn’t. I have to remind myself that I came 11th in the World at my 5th Olympics and I have always represented Zimbabwe, my friends and family to the best of my ability.
Please keep up the support as I race#JustOneMore on the 11th and 12th in my favourite event – the 200m Backstroke.

We feel you Kirsty. We thank you for making it there again, for us. We believe in you, our hero on this Heroes Day.

You already hold 7 of the 8 medals Zimbabwe has at all Olympics so your legend status cannot be questioned.