The biggest stars of German athletics and a stage for fringe sports: the most important questions and answers about the 2022 finals.
The biggest stars of German athletics gather in Berlin when the “Finals 2022” in June are about championship titles. A stage is also prepared for fringe sports. The most important questions and answers about the major sporting event.
The “Finals 2022” will be held in Berlin from June 23rd to 26th. Athletes from 14 sports fight for a total of 190 German championship titles.
With Malaika Mihambo, Johannes Vetter and Konstanze Klosterhalfen, some of the biggest stars in German track and field provide radiance. But sports that are otherwise in the shadow of reporting should also receive greater attention at the finals. The most important questions and answers about the major sporting event.
Which sports are represented?
The fencing, rowing and trampoline competitions are part of the finals for the first time. Archery, gymnastics, the streetball variant 3×3 basketball, canoe racing, the kayak team sport speed canoe polo, athletics, modern pentathlon, the skill tests in cycling trials as well as rhythmic gymnastics, swimming and triathlon are the same as in 2021 included.
What are the highlights?
Julian Weber (USC Mainz) wants to defend his title from the previous year in the javelin throwers. With a jump of 86.09 meters, he recently celebrated the best season start of his career at the Diamond League meeting in Doha. Among others, the German record holder Johannes Vetter (Bronze World Championships 2019) will challenge him. Javelin Men’s Final: June 25, from 6:05 p.m., Olympic Stadium.
Canoeist Lisa Jahn wants to celebrate success on the Spree between the Oberbaumbrücke and the East Side Gallery in her native city of Berlin. “The Oberbaumbrücke is a great thing for every tourist that everyone wants to see,” said Jahn. “If we can compete there: two beautiful things together.” She also thinks the event is “super important” for canoe racing as a whole. As a fringe sport, it lives from media attention. “It’s nice when there’s a report about us,” said Jahn. C1 Women Finals, June 26, 3:25 p.m.
The German record middle and long-distance runner Konstanze Klosterhalfen wants to build on her successes at the 2019 finals and run for victory at the German Championships. Most recently, at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene/USA, the third place in the World Championships set a European best over the – rarely run – distance of two miles (9:16.73 minutes). 5000m women final: June 26, 6 p.m., Olympic Stadium.
One of the most famous faces in German athletics is Malaika Mihambo, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. In Berlin she wants to get her sixth German championship title in the long jump. Long Jump Women Final: June 26, 5:27 p.m., Olympic Stadium.
Olympic silver medalist in discus throw Kristin Pudenz (SC Potsdam) is aiming for her fourth championship title in a row after 2019, 2020 and 2021. “I was able to win my first championship title at the first finals in 2019, so that’s always something special for me,” she said at a press conference on Sunday. Discus throw women’s final: June 26, 4 p.m., Olympic Stadium.
In 2021, 3×3 basketball made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics, a faster and more physical version of classic 5v5 basketball. Playing to a goal, each team has 12 seconds to complete an attack – half the attack time in full-court basketball. Not far from the Red Town Hall, the participants gamble for the 3×3 championship rings. 3×3 Basketball Women’s Finals: June 25, 3:20 p.m.; 3×3 basketball men’s final: June 26, 11:40 a.m., at the Neptunbrunnen.
Where are the competitions held?
The sports facilities are spread across nine locations across the capital. The shot put competitions take place at the Brandenburg Gate. The canoeists and rowers compete on the Spree along the East Side Gallery. A temporary stadium for around 1,800 spectators is to be built on the Olympic square. The competitions in archery and modern pentathlon are held there.
Also on the grounds of the Olympic Park is the cupola hall, where the German Fencing Championships are held. In the nearby Olympic Stadium, track and field athletes compete for the German Championships. The German Gymnastics Federation organizes its competitions in the Max-Schmeling-Halle in the district of Pankow. The swimmers also hold their competitions in Pankow, in the swimming and diving hall in the Europa Sports Park. The competitions in 3×3 basketball and cycling trials take place near Alexanderplatz, at the Neptunbrunnen fountain.
The triathlon will be held at several locations. The triathletes start swimming at the lido in Wannsee. Afterwards the cycling starts there, the route runs through the south-west of Berlin to the Olympic Park. The final running competition starts at the Olympic Square, then runs through the Olympic Park and ends back at the Olympic Square.
Where are tickets available?
Many sporting events are free. The competitions in the sports 3×3 basketball, archery, canoe racing, speed canoe polo, modern pentathlon, cycling trials, rowing and triathlon (except for the age group races) can be attended free of charge.
The indoor decisions and the competitions in the Olympic Stadium are subject to a fee. Tickets are available from the individual associations. All links and information are on the home page found by the organizer.
Who shows the competitions on TV?
The ARD – with the rbb as the leader – together with the ZDF will accompany the German championships on the four days of competition with extensive reporting. In addition to 30 hours of live broadcasts on TV, this also includes a wide range of live streams.
Broadcast: rbb24 evening show, June 12, 2022, 7:30 p.m
