Eisenstadt shook

Dream backdrop, records, simply “world class”!

Nachrichten
22.05.2024 23:01

Records, super series, strong times! Eisenstadt offered the track and field athletes from all over the world super conditions, especially the local elite. Javelin thrower Victoria Hudson improved her own record, discus ace Lukas Weißhaidinger showed a truly strong series. Both also took the victory.

The last few tickets at the box office were quickly snapped up, 1200 spectators did not miss out on the athletics spectacle in Eisenstadt. "Simply world class," said sports councillor Heinrich Dorner, "the athletes, the event, everything - what more could you want?" Sports fans got their money's worth in the best weather and saw athletes from all continents in the provincial capital for the first time. With quality: World and European champions, Olympic champions, world record holders, Asian, African, South American and Oceania champions.

Jonas Lorenz from Jabingen (in white) ran against superstar Blake in the preliminary heat. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Jonas Lorenz from Jabingen (in white) ran against superstar Blake in the preliminary heat.

Speaking of which, all eyes were on "rocket" Yohan Blake (Jam) in the 100 meters. Jonas Lorenz from Jabingen, who had had his spikes signed the day before, ran alongside the star in the preliminary heat: "I almost couldn't breathe five minutes before the start." It wasn't just the backdrop that impressed the 18-year-old, who clocked his first official time in 11.11 and qualified for all Austrian championships.

The Jamaican sprint rocket Blake ran a good time in the heats, but had a false start in the final. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
The Jamaican sprint rocket Blake ran a good time in the heats, but had a false start in the final.

In the eagerly awaited final, red-white-red sprint ace Markus Fuchs crossed the finish line in second place in 10.25, with German Deniz Almas taking the win in 10.20. Blake ran "under protest", having been disqualified after a false start. After the preliminary heat in 10.16, the 34-year-old even stayed around briefly to sign autographs and take selfies, but after the final he quickly rushed out of the finish area.

"Preserving the feeling"
Top was javelin thrower Vici Hudson with 66.06 meters - she improved her Austrian record by 1.38 m and is second in the annual world best list! "I am speechless. This gives me confidence after some not so easy weeks, I want to preserve this feeling - now for the European Championships in two weeks' time," says the Lower Austrian.

Coach Gregor Högler and Vici Hudson were delighted with the new record. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Coach Gregor Högler and Vici Hudson were delighted with the new record.

Super series from Weißhaidinger
It is clear to discus ace Lukas Weißhaidinger that his competitors will be watching closely. The Upper Austrian won with an incredibly strong distance of 69.04 meters in his second attempt. "There were still some mistakes that we will work on," said Luki, "but it was good. The ring here in Eisenstadt has something magical about it." The Olympic bronze medallist from Tokyo produced six strong and consistent throws.

Lukas Weißhaidinger has often performed well in Eisenstadt. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Lukas Weißhaidinger has often performed well in Eisenstadt.

One attraction right in front of the stands was the pole vault, in which Riccardo Klotz cleared 5.34 meters. The American Austin Miller took the victory with 5.74 m.

The high jump competition directly in front of the grandstand was top. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
The high jump competition directly in front of the grandstand was top.

Organizer Rolf Meixner raved: "This was the best summer sports outdoor event in Austria this year. I would like to thank my team, who did an incredible job." He himself watched the Burgenland athletes closely at the end of a brilliant evening of athletics.

The local heroes with mixed feelings
Max Baxa managed to qualify for the U-18 European Championships in Banska Bystrica (Slovakia) in the 400 meters, while Marie Glaser missed the limit in the 1500 m for the U20 World Championships in Peru. "But I still have a chance in Regensburg and I'll take it," said the academy athlete with focus, "we went too fast this time and the wind was strong."

Max Baxa ran to the U18 European Championships in the 400 meters. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Max Baxa ran to the U18 European Championships in the 400 meters.
Marie Glaser missed the U20 World Championships limit for Peru, but is confident that she will still make it (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Marie Glaser missed the U20 World Championships limit for Peru, but is confident that she will still make it
Max Baxa was delighted. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Max Baxa was delighted.

Raphael Pallitsch, who recently smashed the Austrian record over 1500 meters in Rehlingen (Germany), really enjoyed the setting in Eisenstadt: "It's really cool here, lots of friends and family are here." The Oggau native won in 3:37.42, securing good points for the Olympic ranking.

Raphael Pallitsch enjoyed the setting in Eisenstadt (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Raphael Pallitsch enjoyed the setting in Eisenstadt
Most recently in Rehlingen, Pallitsch pulverized the Austrian record, in Eisenstadt he scored good points for the Olympic ranking. (Bild: Mario Urbantschitsch)
Most recently in Rehlingen, Pallitsch pulverized the Austrian record, in Eisenstadt he scored good points for the Olympic ranking.

Caroline Bredlinger, who finished fifth in the 800 meters in 2:05.35, was bitterly disappointed: "I already had heavy legs in the call room." The athlete from Trausdorf will still be competing at the Balkan Championships in Istanbul (Turkey), but her qualification for the European Championships is effectively over.

This article has been automatically translated,
read the original article here.

Loading...
00:00 / 00:00
Abspielen
Schließen
Aufklappen
Loading...
Vorige 10 Sekunden
Zum Vorigen Wechseln
Abspielen
Zum Nächsten Wechseln
Nächste 10 Sekunden
00:00
00:00
1.0x Geschwindigkeit
Loading
Kommentare

Liebe Leserin, lieber Leser,

die Kommentarfunktion steht Ihnen ab 6 Uhr wieder wie gewohnt zur Verfügung.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen
das krone.at-Team

User-Beiträge geben nicht notwendigerweise die Meinung des Betreibers/der Redaktion bzw. von Krone Multimedia (KMM) wieder. In diesem Sinne distanziert sich die Redaktion/der Betreiber von den Inhalten in diesem Diskussionsforum. KMM behält sich insbesondere vor, gegen geltendes Recht verstoßende, den guten Sitten oder der Netiquette widersprechende bzw. dem Ansehen von KMM zuwiderlaufende Beiträge zu löschen, diesbezüglichen Schadenersatz gegenüber dem betreffenden User geltend zu machen, die Nutzer-Daten zu Zwecken der Rechtsverfolgung zu verwenden und strafrechtlich relevante Beiträge zur Anzeige zu bringen (siehe auch AGB). Hier können Sie das Community-Team via unserer Melde- und Abhilfestelle kontaktieren.

Kostenlose Spiele
Vorteilswelt