Rhönrad aces in Almere
Salzburg competes with two teams at the World Championships
Two teams from Salzburg will be competing at the World Championships in the Netherlands. In addition to the Austrian team, association president Hans Pichler is also representing Hungary.Birgit Halwachs is not thinking about defending her title.
On Saturday, Austria's national rhönrad team took the bus from Salzburg to Almere. The World Championships are taking place this week in the Dutch city east of Amsterdam.
Where Rhönrad Association President Hans Pichler is on the road in a double function. Because there are two Salzburg teams at the start. Janka Szenteszki, who has been competing for TGUS Salzburg for several years, could not be naturalized. The junior will therefore be competing for Hungary. "I'm looking forward to taking part, but I'm also nervous," explains the debutant.
I just like doing gymnastics on the rhönrad. My main goal is to show what I've been training for
Birgit Halwachs
Club colleague Birgit Halwachs won gold and silver in the elite class in 2022 and will be defending her title. However, results are not the main focus for the 23-year-old: "I just love doing the wheel. My main goal is to show what I have trained for." Malena Kernacs came third in the all-around two years ago and is aiming for the podium again this year. Sarah Breitenbaumer and Selina Memeti complete the team.
Ingrid Vukusic is making her debut for Team Austria in the Netherlands. The 28-year-old is competing for the first time at the World Championships with the Roue Cyr.
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