A Rising Star Steps into the Ten-Fighter Arena
Hailing from the land of the stars and stripes, the athlete representing VfB Stuttgart graces the stage at the Olympic Stadium. This athletic powerhouse takes part in a thrilling showdown consisting of a 100-meter sprint, discus throw, and 1500-meter run. Sharing the battleground is none other than Niklas Kaul, a renowned world and European title holder.
Luckenkemper: Still in Shock about that Olympic Bronze
Sunday (12:55 PM/sportschau.de; 3:30 PM on ARD) will see five Olympic medalists and a remarkable thirteen victorious athletes from Paris. Among these talents is Gina Luckenkemper, who astonished everyone by clinching bronze in the 4x100m relay at the 2022 European Championships. Even three weeks have passed, Luckenkemper remains in a state of disbelief, admitting, "I haven't quite been able to wrap my head around it yet. It's been three weeks, but it hasn't fully sunk in yet."
The list of impressive German athletes expected to grace this event includes Yemisi Ogunleye, a shine-worthy shot put gold medalist from Mannheim, as well as javelin thrower Julian Weber and hurdler Gesa Felicitas Krause. Joining the international spotlight is none other than Grant Holloway, the golden hurdles Olympic champion from the U.S.
35,000 Tickets for the Olympic Stadium Snapped Up
Silver medalist in long jump Malaika Mihambo, who endured the repercussions of COVID-19 during her race in Paris, has chosen to end her season early and will not compete. However, she will be making an appearance in the fan zone. The organizers believe the grand spectacle will draw a whopping 40,000 spectators, with 35,000 tickets already allocated for the biggest German athletics event ever.
Competing at the Olympic Stadium, Gina Luckenkemper—the bronze medalist in the 4x100m relay from the 2022 European Championships—continues to grapple with her disbelief, eagerly awaiting the upcoming Olympic Games.
As the clock ticks down to the Olympic Games, fans from around the globe anxiously await the appearance of some of the world's greatest athletes, including Grant Holloway, the elated hurdles Olympic champion from the United States.
