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Women PR1W1 Single Sculls: Asiya drops out of medal bracket, focus turns to ranking

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Asiya Mohamed after finishing her Rowing training at The Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. [Robin Toskin, Standard]

Asiya Mohamed improved her time remarkably even as she fell off the medal bracket in the PR1 Women's Single Sculls in rowing at the Sea Forest Waterway as she shaved off 31.24 seconds from her previous mark.

The 29-year-old double amputee will return for a final heave-ho Sunday in the chase for ranking as the top dogs gear up for medal showdown.

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