Local athletes shine at the ISTAF: Neugebauer and Lückenkemper celebrate
Local athletes shine at the ISTAF: Neugebauer and Lückenkemper celebrate
The traditional IstAF in the Berlin Olympic Stadium again asked who will take the top position in German athletics. The event on the first weekend in September, which was characterized by a happy atmosphere and an enthusiastic audience, offered exciting competitions and personal best performances.
At the center of attention, Leo Neugebauer, who gave the spectators an impressive show in a thoroughly awaited three -way battle. The decathlon recorder, freshly crowned with Olympic silver, ensured that the fans who lingered in the Olympic Stadium were enthusiastically applauded. "Did you enjoy it?" He called to the audience, whereupon loud approval sounded. Signs for how much the athlete interacts with the spectators and how important it is to him. Neugebauer embodied the spirit of the competition and the joy of sport.
Gina Lückenkemper shines over 100 meters
The crowning glory of this athletics event formed 27-year-old Gina Lückenkemper, who drew attention to himself with an excellent performance over 100 meters. She won the race with a time of 10.93 seconds, which also meant her personal best. Despite her joy about this performance, she was not able to put aside the smoldering thoughts of the missed single final in Paris. "It is a few weeks late, I would have preferred Paris," admitted Lückenkemper openly, but she beamed after the race. Her perfect start and the rapid acceleration made it possible for her to take the lead on the second half of the route and leave all competitors back.
During the victory, she left no doubt how much the support of the audience gave her strength. "This stadium and this audience give me so much strength. I have long said that great slumbers in my legs. Today it was shown," she said after the race, which was not only important for her personally, but also for the history of German sprint sport. Her time has been the fastest of a German 100-meter runner since 1988, which makes her a pioneer in this discipline.
team spirit is rewarded
The team spirit was also held up in parallel to the individual competitions. In the finish line, Lückenkemper, Lisa Mayer and Rebekka Haase of the surprised Lisa Marie Kwayie presented a bronze baton. This symbolic gift represents the bronze medal, which the team won over the 4 × 100 meter relay at the Olympic Games in Paris. Although Kwayie only acted there as a replacement runner, her commitment and support for the team should not be forgotten. "A good team is crucial in the relay race," said one of the athletes. This shows that the team spirit and the collaboration in this sport are of great importance.At the ISTAF, the athletes not only demonstrated their individual strength, but also the value of cohesion in their sport. Lisa Mayer also made her best time with 11.19 seconds, while Lisa Marie Kwayie and Rebekka Haase followed seven and nine with times of 11.27 and 11.39 seconds.
Overall, the IstAF was an event that embodied the climax of emotions, sporting skills and a sense of community. A beautiful late summer day on which the athletes and fans came together to celebrate the fascination of athletics. In this way, the Olympic Stadium will remain an important place for German sport in the coming years.
- Nag
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