German starters want to recommend themselves for the European Championship and the World Cup
While thousands of amateur runners primarily want to reach the finish line, German athletes are concerned with qualifying for the major international events this year: for the World Championships in Eugene in July, 2:11:30 (men) and 2:29:30 hours must be completed (women) for the European Championships in Munich in August 2:14:30 and 2:32. The German Athletics Association (DLV) has six starting places each for the coveted home European Championships and three for the World Championships. A double start is excluded. For the aces starting in Hamburg, it’s not just about breaking the norm, but also about asserting yourself in the national ranking against the big competition.
schedule on Sunday
8:24 a.m.: Handbikers/wheelchair users half marathon
8:25 a.m.: Half marathon
9:30 a.m.: Marathon/Relays
From a German point of view, the men’s focus is on Philipp Pflug (best time 2:12:15) and Johannes Motschmann. Born in Hamburg, he improved his time to 2:12:18 last year and is aiming for a time of under 2:11 in what is only his third marathon. The ex-Hamburg Pfluger, who is now starting for SCC Berlin, also wants to attack his home record and recommend himself for the international arena.
Schöneborn wants to do the same as her twin sister
Debora Schöneborn would like to do the same for her twin sister Rabea, who recently came second in Hanover in 2:27:34 hours has already achieved both benchmarks. Also taking part is Kristina Hendel, who managed the fastest marathon debut of a German runner in Essen last year (2:27:30). The athlete from the LG Braunschweig has Croatian citizenship and has also had a German passport for two years. She is not yet eligible to start for Germany internationally, but hopes that this will change in good time before the European Championships. In Hamburg she wants to increase the time to 2:25 hours.
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sports club | 04/24/2022 | 09:00 a.m
Source: NDR