A golden marathon party was celebrated on the 5th day of the European Championships in Munich, a decathlete can dream – and a track rider struck for the third time.
Athletics – balm on the World Cup wound
After the disappointing World Championships in Eugene (USA) in July, the first day of the European Championships in Munich was balm for the wounds of German athletics. A lavish party was celebrated in the marathon: Richard Ringer was the first German to win gold at the European Championships, and the women also triumphed in the new team competition. For the men, the German record holder Amanal Petros came in an outstanding fourth place, as did Miriam Pattke for the women.
At the Olympics, on the other hand, a German had once won a double title: Waldemar Cierpinski (Halle/Saale) was Olympic champion in 1976 and 1980.
In the European decathlon in Munich, the 2019 world champion, Niklas Kaul, has his eye on the medals. According to a projection by the European Athletics Association EAA, the man from Mainz is even on course for gold.
Track bike – the heart-stopping finale of Emma Hinze
German women’s cycling loses Lisa Brennauer – but wins Emma Hinze. Born in Hildesheim in Cottbus, she won the gold in the sprint in a breathtaking manner. Her third gold at the EM. She’s already a face of the Championships.
In the final she defeated the French Mathilde Gros 2:1. She was almost always behind in the decisive run. Before she was able to snatch gold from Gros with a final spurt that was hardly thought possible. The German men could also celebrate precious metal: Maximilian Dörnbach secured bronze in an exciting time trial final.
Sport climbing – podium again not climbed
In speed climbing, the German wait for a place on the podium continues. In the 30-year history of the European Championships, this has not yet worked out. Gold went to Eastern Europe, Poland and Ukraine.
Beach volleyball – the queue on the Königsplatz
We’re staying on the Königsplatz: From Monday to Thursday, entry to the beach volleyball center court there is free. However, seats could be reserved with “Save your Seat” tickets for 30 euros. That would have been worthwhile at the start of the competitions. Because that was the only way to get past the 300 meter long line. The 5,000 spectators saw the opening victories of Svenja Müller/Cinja Tillmann, who came third in the World Championships, and the German champions, Chantal Laboureur/Sarah Schulz.
Table tennis – German talents remain undefeated
The table tennis youngsters are in a good mood: Annett Kaufmann, who is only 16 years old, moved into the main field of the top 64 after her second win in the second qualifying game. The Böblinger celebrates her European Championship debut in singles, in the U21 and in the U19 she has already won European Championship titles. Franziska Schreiner is only four years older than Kaufmann and has a good chance of progressing after her second win.