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Canoeist Zachary Lokken headed to the Men's slalom C-1 semifinals

Sunday's competition marked Lokken's first appearance in the Olympics. The 27-year-old attended Central Piedmont Community College here in the Queen City.
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Zachary Lokken of the United States competes in the Men's C1 heats of the Canoe Slalom at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

TOKYO, Japan — Zachary Lokken made his debut at the Olympics on Sunday when he competed in the Men's slalom C-1. 

Lokken is headed to the semifinals on Monday when he placed third in the first run heat with a score of 99.74. 

Lokken who is originally from Durango, Colorado attended Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. Over the course of many years, Lokken has participated in many U.S. National and World championships. 

Click here to watch Zachary Lokken Sunday, July 25 on NBCOlympics.com.

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You can catch Zachary competing in Tokyo, right here on WCNC Charlotte. Here's how and when you can watch all of the events.

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