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Following nine action-packed competition days at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, we look back at selected golden highlights from the artistic gymnastics events and spotlight the European history-makers at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

European Eye on Tokyo: Artistic Gymnastics

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Published on 4 August 2021Following nine action-packed competition days at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, we look back at selected golden highlights from the artistic gymnastics events and spotlight the European history-makers at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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The first medals were awarded in the team finals, with the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) grabbing gold in both the women’s and men’s event.Having finished second to the USA in 2016 and at the past two World Championships, the ROC women’s team seized the moment to claim their first Olympic team title in women’s artistic gymnastics. Angelina Melnikova, Lilia Akhaimova, Viktoriia Listunova and Vladislava Urazova combined for 169.528 points overall. The USA and Great Britain completed the podium in second and third, respectively. "We worked extremely hard; we were basically in a closed training camp for a year and a half, working for this moment," Melnikova commented afterwards. "It was the first time that we were competing for gold, not for silver. The impossible is possible now."The 21-year-old stepped on the podium two more times, winning bronze in the women’s all-around final and on floor.The men’s team upset hosts Japan, who had to settle for silver, while China finished third. Nikita Nagornyy, Artur Dalaloyan, Denis Abliazin and David Belyavskiy performed their difficult routines to near-perfection, accumulating&nbsp;262.500 points in total. It is the ROC’s second Olympic team gold in men’s artistic gymnastics, having previously won in Atlanta in 1996. Abliazin followed the success up with a silver medal on vault, while Nagorny is leaving Tokyo with two additional bronze medals from the men’s all-around and horizontal bar finals.

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<h2>Historic golds for Derwael and Dolgopyat</h2>Israeli Artem Dolgopyat and Belgian Nina Derwael cemented their names in Olympic history after delivering firsts for their respective countries.Dolgopyat, reigning European champion on floor, brought Israel its first and only Olympic medal in gymnastics and the second title overall in any Olympic sport. He ended his floor routine with 14.933 points, matching the score of second-placed Ray Zapata (ESP), but had the advantage thanks to his higher difficulty. Xiao Ruoteng (CHN) claimed bronze."I knew it would be difficult, but I told myself, 'This is my chance to do it, I need to keep going and concentrate.' But it wasn't easy," said Dolgopyat, adding: "I've been dreaming of this since I was six. It is the best gift for my country. It means a whole lot to give Israel its first gold medal in gymnastics."Whilst Derwael’s title on uneven bars isn’t Belgium’s first Olympic medal in gymnastics, it is the first since the 1920 Antwerp Games and the first-ever by a female gymnast as well as the first-ever gold. The two-time European champion and two-time world champion handled the pressure well to finish atop the podium, ahead of Anastasia Iliankova (ROC) and Sunisa Lee (USA)."I'm just incredibly happy. I think I'm still dreaming, and I still need to wake up and begin this day," the 21-year-old said after handing Team Belgium their first gold at Tokyo 2020. "It has been an incredible journey, an incredible day. I will cherish this forever."

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<h2>Whitlock defends title </h2>Max Whitlock keeps adding to his already impressive Olympic resume after defending his title on pommel horse. It is his third Olympic gold and sixth Olympic medal overall. The British star was up first and his score of 15.583 remained unmatched, as he became the first back-to-back Olympic champion on pommel horse since Hungarian gymnast Zoltan Magyar, who achieved the feat in 1976 and 1980. Lee Chih Kai (TPE) came in second and Kaya Kazuma (JPN) claimed third spot.Whitlock was all smiles following his triumph: "It feels incredible to win today, very surreal. I can't quite comprehend what just happened. It's been a whirlwind journey, and I am massively grateful. I never expect medals. I like to go in with the potential to get a title if I go clean and the potential is there. And the build-up, the routine, I couldn't do anything more. I am over the moon to come away with gold."

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European Gymnastics/FIG/Tokyo 2020

For roundups of all European achievements, be sure to visit <a href="https://www.europeangymnastics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">European Gymnastics</a> and relive all the gymnastics action from Tokyo on the <a href="https://live.gymnastics.sport/news.php?idevent=15571" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FIG</a> website. Please also see the <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tokyo 2020</a> website for all official results from the Olympic Games.

Angelina Melnikova vom Russischen Olympischen Komitee turnt am Schwebebalken während des olympischen Team-Finales im Gerätturnen

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Following nine action-packed competition days at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, we look back at selected golden highlights from the artistic gymnastics events and spotlight the European history-makers at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

50 years after his volunteer assignment at the 1972 Olympic Games, Walter Heiss is returning as a volunteer for the European Championships Munich 2022.

"In life, experiences matter more than money and gold"

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Published on 3 August 2021<h2>50 years later - 1972 volunteer back on board for Munich 2022</h2>

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Tuesday, 6 October 2020. The Local Organising Committee of the European Championships Munich 2022 has been in action for almost a year now, planning the biggest sports event since the 1972 Olympic Games. Numerous emails reach the office in Olympiapark, but on this day, one in particular stands out from the crowd. The sender: Walter Heiss."I congratulate the City of Munich on winning the bid to host the European Championship 2022. Since I was assigned as a VIP usher at the Olympic Regatta Course for three weeks in 1972, I hereby apply for a comparable task at this event," it says in the opening lines. Photographs are included as evidence: one from the summer of 1972 and two from the anniversary celebration in 2012. The uniform still fits, he adds."We got in touch and through this email correspondence I also offered to show up again in the original uniform from '72. Of course, I wanted to become a bit more interesting," he recalls.

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He succeeded in doing so. His email sparked enthusiasm and anticipation for the volunteer programme. Seven months before the start of registration, the first volunteer had been found. An impressive personality, too. The industrial engineer is now retired - but, by his own words, spry - and has assured his place in the volunteer team for Munich 2022. His workplace remains the same: the Olympic Regatta Centre in Oberschleißheim. The 1972 Olympic Games have left a legacy not only in terms of their sites. Munich 2022 is a reminiscence and innovative return to the Olympic roots; extraordinary experiences and performances are united under the roof of Olympiapark and create - as the organisers aspire - unforgettable moments of happiness that will be remembered for years to come.

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<h2>From royalty to rowing eight</h2>For Heiss, these very memories and encounters are the inspiration for him to be part of a major multi-sport event again 50 years later. The Prince and Princess of Monaco as well as the entertaining bus rides with the New Zealand rowing eight have particularly stuck in his mind from back then. There is still plenty of room for further experiences."When someone applies to be a volunteer, it's not about material things. Life is made of more than just money and gold, it's made up of so many experiences," the 70-year-old explains. "The older you get, the more you learn to cherish these experiences. They become more and more valuable."In August 2022, Heiss will put on a new uniform and gather new experiences. No doubt he will cut a fine figure again. The photographic proof shall follow.

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Volunteer-Info

Those interested in joining Heiss can do so by 31 August 2021 and register as a volunteer for the European Championships Munich 2022. All further information on the volunteer roles and registration process can be found <a href="https://www.munich2022.com/en/volunteers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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50 years after his volunteer assignment at the 1972 Olympic Games, Walter Heiss is returning as a volunteer for the European Championships Munich 2022.

The triathlon events at the Olympic Games in Tokyo promised great competition and delivered. We look at the highlights from a European perspective.

European Eye on Tokyo: Triathlon

Published on 1 August 2021Three events, six European medals and plenty of drama: The triathlon events at the Olympic Games in Tokyo promised great competition and delivered. We look at the highlights from a European perspective.

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All eyes were on Odaiba Marine Park on Saturday, as the team mixed relay event celebrated its Olympic premiere, concluding the triathlon action in Tokyo. One hour, 23 minutes and 41 seconds later, Great Britain secured their spot in the history books, winning the first-ever gold ahead of the United States and France. Jessica Learmonth, Jonathan Brownlee, and Georgia Taylor-Brown had brilliantly laid the foundation, with Alex Yee hanging on in the final leg and seeing his team’s triumph through. It is a first Olympic medal for Learmonth, while Tayler-Brown and Yee crowned their Olympic debuts after finishing on the podium in the individual events, and Brownlee completed his set of Olympic medals. Having previously won bronze in 2012 and silver in 2016, the 31-year-old now proudly owns an Olympic medal of each colour, adding to the Brownlee family’s collection, which already included two Olympic golds from brother Alistair.

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"I am incredibly proud just hearing Alex say that I inspired him in some ways, that means a lot. He’s an incredible athlete. These guys are incredible athletes and part of our role is to inspire people to do sport," Brownlee told World Triathlon. "It doesn’t have to be triathlon - just aim to do something, whatever that is. That is what is great about the Olympics, there are lots of great events for people to enjoy and one of them is triathlon and hopefully everyone at home enjoyed watching it."

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<h2>Brilliant Blummenfelt</h2>Emotions ran high, as Kristian Blummenfelt touched the tape and crossed the finish line first to crown himself Olympic champion in the men’s individual triathlon."It is a moment that I have been dreaming about for so many years, to be able to put it together on the day is something I am really proud of. It is a strange feeling coming into the last 100 metres and knowing that I had victory," he said to World Triathlon in the post-race interview.Great Britain’s Yee kicked off his Olympic career with a silver medal, before adding gold in the Team Mixed Relay, whilst Hayden Wilde from New Zealand finished third in an epic battle.

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<h2>Three for three for GB</h2>Great Britain finished on the podium in all three events, with Taylor-Brown contributing silver in the women’s individual race, which had plenty of suspense on offer. The 27-year-old suffered a flat tyre on the last cycle lap but held on to claim a coveted medal. The feat is even more impressive given it was her comeback from injury."It’s strange to come into an Olympic Games not having raced since last September. I got a stress response in my femur, 12 weeks ago, so that was a bit of a shock. My training had gone so well before that though, so I know I had that in the bag. I wanted to keep it private. You don’t want to show your competitors your weaknesses, so I did just say I was ill," she stated."Without the injury I think I could have hung in there and maybe given it a bit more of a race, but I think I’ve handled it very well and I am proud of myself to get on that start line."

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Flora Duffy from Bermuda claimed gold, while US American Katie Zaferes took bronze. One of the Europeans to stand out is 39-year-old Nicola Spirig. The 2012 gold medallist and 2016 runner-up participated in her fifth Olympic Games.The Swiss veteran was pleased with finishing in sixth place: "Competing at my fifth Olympic Games was a great honour for me. It was a tough day; the race constellation was not what I wished for. So, I rode very hard to catch the first pack but the girls in front did a great job and the time difference stayed almost the same. I gave everything on the run and got sixth, a result I am happy with because I did my best today. Well done to the three very strong new medal winners."For the full standings and to relive all the action from Odaiba Marine Park, please visit <a href="https://triathlon.org/olympics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World Triathlon</a>. Please also see the <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tokyo 2020</a> website for all official results from the Olympic Games.

Der norwegische Triathlet Kristian Blummenfelt feiert seinen Triumph bei den Olympischen Spielen in Tokio

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The triathlon events at the Olympic Games in Tokyo promised great competition and delivered. We look at the highlights from a European perspective.

With the Olympic rowing events concluding at the Sea Forest Waterway on Friday, we look at the highlights from a European point of view and cast the spotlight on the history makers in Tokyo. 

European Eye on Tokyo: Rowing

Published on 30 July 2021Six days packed with action, joy, and tears: With the Olympic rowing events concluding at the Sea Forest Waterway on Friday, we look at the highlights from a European point of view and cast the spotlight on the history makers in Tokyo.&nbsp;

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1.8 seconds – that was the time between the first and sixth place in the lightweight women’s double sculls A Final. Fitting the nail-biting script, a photo finish was needed to decide the winners. Valentina Rodini and Federica Cesarini of Italy exploded with joy as they were declared Olympic champions, claiming the first-ever medal for Italian women in Olympic rowing. The epic battle saw France capture silver and reigning Olympic champions, the Netherlands take bronze.

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<h2>More than just luck for the Irish</h2>Having started the lightweight men’s double sculls race as favourites, Irish duo Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy held off Germany and Italy to win Ireland’s first Olympic gold medal since 2012, the country's 10th in total, and first in rowing. Having won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the ever-joking O’Donovan described in a BBC interview how it feels to be an Olympic champion: “It’s alright, yeah. You can’t complain about it really. I wouldn’t go around introducing myself like that though.”

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<h2>The Sinković brothers do it again</h2>Martin and Valent Sinković have to make room in their trophy case for more silverware. Having already won a silver medal in the men’s quadruple sculls in London 2012 as well as gold in the men’s double sculls in Rio 2016, the Croatian brothers were crowned champions in the men’s pair in Tokyo. With this feat, they have entered the history books as the first to be Olympic champions in both the men’s pair and the men’s double sculls.

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<h2>Glory for Greece, agony for Germany</h2>The men’s single sculls races were full of surprises, with reigning World champion and medal hopeful Oliver Zeidler crashing out in the Semi-Finals and Stefanos Ntouskos causing a big upset in the A Final. The 24-year-old’s late charge handed Greece their first-ever Olympic rowing gold, as Kjetil Borch (NOR) and Damir Martin (CRO) had to settle for silver and bronze, respectively.Zeidler dominated the B Final but was clearly disappointed with his performance in Tokyo. In an interview with broadcaster ARD, the 25-year-old German said: “I came here with the justified ambition to win a medal, preferably to become Olympic champion. Seventh place is simply not enough.”He will have another shot at the podium in Paris in three years’ time: "I want to fight for gold again. I also owe it to my father a little bit. He has done an excellent job. He has won more medals this year than any other coach. That's why I want to do it for him as well."

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<h2>Dutch fly their flag high</h2>All smiles for Oceania, as New Zealand topped the rowing medal table with three gold and two silver medals, followed closely by Australia who celebrated two gold and bronze medals each. The Netherlands finished in third place as the most decorated European team with a total of five medals – one gold, two silvers and two bronzes.&nbsp;For the full medal table and to relive all the action from the Sea Forest Waterway, please visit <a href="https://worldrowing.com/event/2020-olympic-games-regatta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World Rowing</a>. Please also see the <a href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tokyo 2020</a> website for all official results and standings from the Olympic Games.

Fintan McCarthy und Paul O'Donovan gewinnen bei den Olympischen Spielen in Tokio im Leichtgewichts-Doppelzweier historisches Gold für Irland

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With the Olympic rowing events concluding at the Sea Forest Waterway on Friday, we look at the highlights from a European point of view and cast the spotlight on the history makers in Tokyo.&nbsp;

In the second edition of 'Ask the Athletes', Kristina Vogel and Fabian Hambüchen reminisce about memories and look ahead to Munich 2022.

400 days to go: A chat with sports royalty

Published on 7 July 2021For the second edition of their social media Q&amp;A sessions ‘Ask the Athletes’, the European Championships Munich 2022 welcomed sports royalty in Kristina Vogel and Fabian Hambüchen. 400 days before the start of event, the former athletes looked ahead to Munich 2022 and reminisced about their own memories at major sports events.Six-time European champion, World champion and proud owner of a full set of Olympic medals: Hambüchen is a household name in the world of artistic gymnastics. The 33-year-old has a wealth of experience to share, bringing in his expertise as a member of the Munich 2022 <a href="https://www.munich2022.com/en/honorary-board" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honorary Board</a>.

Vogel is a fellow member of the Honorary Board, with an equally packed trophy case. During her career, the track cycling queen won two gold medals and a bronze at the Olympic Games, is an eleven-time UCI World champion, and claimed three gold medals at UEC Track Elite European Championships. She was paralysed following a crash in June 2018 – a blow of fate that, however, could not break her zest for life.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Sometimes life can punish you very hard, but it’s your decision what you make out of it. I made a decision for life, and I made a decision that I still want to have fun. I love laughing,” she explained with a smile. “The message I want to spread is that everyone has the chance to make something out of their lives if they really decide to.”

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<h2>Just enjoy the experience</h2>The event has not only shifted her perspective on life, but also the view on her sporting career. There is one major advice she can give fellow athletes, especially when performing in front of a home crowd.“When you’re competing at this level, you’re so focused and nervous, and you want to push yourself extra hard and I would give the advice to just enjoy. It’s not often that you have such a big event in Germany.“What I learned after my accident: I kind of never really enjoyed what I was doing. I was there in the routine, very focused, but never really looked left or right. So, have fun, enjoy the experience and the hopefully brilliant atmosphere!“Of course, when the velodrome is filled with 5,000 to 10,000 people, you are hearing the crowd yelling and screaming – hopefully for you. The crazy thing is that when my coach or family members were there, I was hearing them all the time. Knowing that they are supporting just you, just myself, pushed me two percent more,” said Vogel sharing her fond memories.

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Hambüchen echoed Vogel’s feelings, talking about the privileges and expectations that come with home advantage: “It was the same for me with the voices which are familiar to you, like your coach or your family. The gym could have been packed with 10,000 people, but when my dad was whispering even one word, I was hearing him. “The home crowd is really pushing yourself and gives you some extra energy at the end, but also at the same time, it makes you a little bit more nervous and excited, so you have to be focused even more.“Contrary to Kristina’s sport, we are dependent on judges and sometimes, a good atmosphere or home crowd is influencing the judges as well. They are scared to give a bad score,“ he added with tongue in cheek.

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<h2>Changing the perspective</h2>Before Munich is on their agenda, the spotlight is on the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Both will be accompanying the Games as TV experts – a premiere for Hambüchen.“I’m looking forward to great Olympic Games. It won’t be the same kind of Olympic Games that Kristina and I know because there won’t be so many spectators and the whole city is not living the Olympics. Maybe the Olympic spirit will be there in the Olympic village. In any case, for the athletes it was important to compete at the Olympic Games, whatever they look like. “It’s a new position for me, as a journalist, reporter. I don’t know how I will feel when I see the gymnastics competition and when I see that I cannot ‘defend’ my title right now because I’m still the ‘reigning’ Olympic champion. That will be interesting.”No matter their successors, Hambüchen and Vogel will be keeping their fingers crossed for Team Germany and hoping for an even better outing at the European Championships in Munich. 400 days to go.

Fabian Hambüchen, ehemaliger deutscher Turner und Olympiasieger

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In the second edition of 'Ask the Athletes', Kristina Vogel and Fabian Hambüchen reminisce about memories and look ahead to Munich 2022.

The European Championships 2022 Board has ratified the sports programme and daily competition schedule for the second edition of the multi-sport event taking place in Munich.

Schedule confirmed: European Championships Munich 2022 are taking shape

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Published on 6 July 202150 years after the 1972 Summer Olympics, Munich will once again host a multi-sport event: The second edition of the European Championships will see nine European Championships taking place ‘under one roof’ from 11-21 August 2022. Fans can look forward to the best athletes from all over Europe competing in 176 exciting medal decisions.With the Olympic Games and Olympiapark celebrating their 50-year anniversary in 2022, the City of Munich will be dressing up for a sensational, golden jubilee. The sporting highlight will be the European Championships Munich 2022 from 11-21 August 2022, combining the European Championships in Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Canoe Sprint, Cycling, Gymnastics, Rowing, Sport Climbing, Table Tennis and Triathlon. Preparations are in full swing, as the one-year-to-go mark is approaching. With the confirmation of the schedule for each of the nine championships, the biggest multi-sport event since the 1972 Olympic Games continues to take shape and provides the participating federations, broadcasters, governing body of the European Championships as well as the organising committee of host city Munich with planning security.&nbsp;

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<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Sports programme extended to 176 medal decisions</h2>The second edition of the combined European Championships will feature approximately around 4,700 of the best athletes from about 50 nations, competing in 176 medal decisions for the title of European champion. In addition to the nine Olympic sports, the sports programme has been expanded to include para events in canoe sprint and rowing, increasing the event count from 158 to 176 and adding to the remarkable diversity of Munich 2022.&nbsp;"With the confirmation of the schedule, we have successfully completed an important organisational step. With 176 medal decisions in eleven days, our spectators can expect a gripping and varied sports programme every day. I am particularly pleased that Olympiapark, the landmark of Munich's sporting culture, will be the venue for exciting competitions every day. The other attractive medal events at the Olympic Regatta Centre, Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle and Messe München will ensure an international sporting festival like the one we experienced at the 1972 Summer Olympics," says Marion Schöne, Managing Director of Olympiapark München GmbH.

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„Mit der Verabschiedung des Zeitplans haben wir einen wichtigen Organisationsschritt erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Bei 176 Entscheidungen um Gold, Silber und Bronze in elf Tagen erwartet unsere Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer jeden Tag ein packendes und vielseitiges Sportprogramm. Besonders freut es mich, dass der Olympiapark als Wahrzeichen der Sportkultur in München täglich Schauplatz spannender Titelkämpfe ist. Die weiteren attraktiven Medaillenentscheidungen an der Olympia-Regattastrecke, dem Königsplatz, dem Odeonsplatz, der Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle und der Messe München sorgen für ein internationales Sportfest, wie wir es zuletzt bei den Olympischen Sommerspielen 1972 erleben durften“, sagt Marion Schöne, Geschäftsführerin Olympiapark München GmbH.&nbsp;

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The European Championships Munich 2022 will be broadcast by the European Broadcasting Union, with the competitions televised in up to 56 countries across Europe. The European Broadcasting Union already broadcast the premiere of the European Championships in Berlin and Glasgow, accumulating a television audience of more than 1.4 billion.

Munich 2022 - An event for all

<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Munich 2022 - An event for all</h2>In addition to world-class sporting performances, all participants will be treated to a special supporting programme, The Roofs - Festival of Munich 2022. The festival of diversity and surprise will round out the European Championships with a mix of music, culture, art, food and much more, turning the visit into a holistic, unforgettable experience. The European Championships will thus be another chapter in the illustrious history of Olympiapark and set new standards for future events.More than 6,000 volunteers will be able to be part of the European Championships Munich 2022. The registration deadline is 31 August 2021. Further information on the volunteer programme and possible roles is available on <a href="https://www.munich2022.com/en/volunteers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">munich2022.com/volunteers</a>.Ticket pre-sales will start in autumn 2021. Further information will follow in due course.

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The European Championships 2022 Board has ratified the sports programme and daily competition schedule for the second edition of the multi-sport event taking place in Munich.

With four gold and three silver medals the German table tennis team set a new record at the European Table Tennis Championships in Warsaw.

Germany reign supreme at European Table Tennis Championships in Warsaw

Published on 28 June 2021With four gold and three silver medals in five competitions, the German team achieved the best result in the history of the German Table Tennis Federation, breaking the record at the Individual European Championships. The German athletes are now travelling to the Olympic Games in Tokyo with their bags full of confidence and have made a statement for the upcoming European Championships 2022 at home in Munich.Timo Boll proved that he is still a master of his craft. The European record-holder celebrated his eighth individual title on Sunday and upped his total to 20 gold medals overall at European Championships. In an all-German final in the Central Sports Centre Torwar in Warsaw (POL), the 40-year-old defeated top-seeded Dimitrij Ovtcharov 4:1 (-9,6,9,8,8).

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"It was very emotional. A year ago, I had a serious injury, and I did not know if my career would continue at all. I took a long break, let it heal and trained hard towards the Olympics. The fact that this has now been rewarded with a European title makes up for the torment a bit. Of course, I am super happy," said Boll, relieved and joyous.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the men's doubles, Russian duo Lev Katsman/Maksim Grebnev took the highest spot on the podium. The youngsters defeated local hero Jakub Dyjas and Cédric Nuytinck from Belgium 3:1 (10,8,-8,7) in the final.

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<h2>German affair in the women's events</h2>For Petrissa Solja, the Polish capital turned out to be a highly successful and historic setting. After winning gold in the doubles event alongside her German national team colleague Shan Xiaona, she faced her doubles partner in the first-ever all-German women's final and celebrated her first singles title.In the doubles final, Shan/Solja fought an eye-to-eye duel with fellow German duo Nina Mittelham/Sabine Winter and came out on top 3:2 (-7,7,-10,8,8). In the 63-year-long history of the European Championships, it was only the fourth final in the women's doubles event involving players from the same nation.The women's singles final, on the other hand, was a more one-sided affair. Solja crowned herself European singles champion for the first time with a 4:1 win (7,3,9,-4,2). "It is so difficult to play against your own teammate. I just think I found a way to refresh better than Shan," the 27-year-old explained her triumph and added as happy as Larry: "It's fantastic to win gold at the European Championships."

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<h2>Mixed doubles kick-off golden weekend</h2>Dang Qiu and Nina Mittelham claimed the first of Germany's four gold medals on Saturday by winning the mixed doubles title. The Germans dominated the final against top-seeded Slovakian duo Ľubomír Pištej/Barbora Balážová, leaving them no chance in a 3-0 (9,8,6) success."We did not come here with great expectations, but as the Championships progressed, we got better and better and got a lot of self-confidence. Especially in the final we were very good," said Qiu.All results from the European Table Tennis Championships are available on the <a href="https://www.ettu.org/en/events/ittf-european-individual-championships-/draws---results/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official website of the European Table Tennis Union</a>.

Timo gewinnt bei den Tischtennis-Europameisterschaften in Warschau seinen achten Einzel-Titel

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With four gold and three silver medals the German table tennis team set a new record at the European Table Tennis Championships in Warsaw.

Class of 22 athletes Max Lemke and Olli Zeidler kick off the Q&A series 'Ask the Athletes'.

Boat swap anyone? Lemke and Zeidler kick off Q&A sessions

Published on 2 June 2021Ask the Athletes: The name says it all. In the new monthly Q&amp;A sessions on the social media channels of the European Championships Munich 2022, athletes are available to answer questions live. The two <a href="https://www.munich2022.com/en/class-of-22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Class of 22</a> members Max Lemke and Olli Zeidler kicked proceedings off on Tuesday night.While Zeidler is preparing in Munich for the upcoming Rowing World Cup, Lemke joined in from Poznan (POL), shortly before the European Canoe Sprint Championships. There was no lack of sporting topics - for both, the last tests before the Olympic Games are coming up. The countdown is running.

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Both have made a name for themselves on the international stage and are among Germany’s medal hopefuls for Tokyo. But how do they prepare for a competition? What does their training routine look like? Which qualities must a good rower and canoeist bring to the table? And would they be able to perform in one another's boats?“I actually think sitting in a rowing boat is a bit easier because it is wider and you have more stability because of the oars,” Lemke said. “Sitting in a kayak is much more difficult because we don't have the paddle in the water. You have to stabilise it all from the core of your body.”

Challenge accepted?

<h2>Challenge accepted?</h2>Zeidler agreed that his Class of 22 mate would have the edge and added with a smile: “I don't think it would be a high-class race if we swapped boats.”The showdown might not be top-notch, but promises entertainment nonetheless - and could possibly coming to fruition soon? Lemke would be up for the experiment right away: “We could try it when we are both in Munich. That would certainly be fun.”

Expectations Munich 2022

The two pros also provided interesting insights aside from sporting aspects, including a passion for coffee and their eating habits. The obligatory outlook on the European Championships at home was also a must - for Zeidler it is an event unlike any other: “For me it is a very special event as my grandfather won Olympic gold on this course in 1972. This will be my first international regatta in Munich - my personal living room, as I call it. My goal is definitely to win the gold medal like my grandfather and bring things full circle.”

From K4 to K1

<h2>From K4 to K1</h2>Lemke's aspirations are no less ambitious. “I am currently competing in the K4 for the Olympic Games this year. I'm trying to get into K1 next year, so I hope to get a medal in K1 in Munich,” the 24-year-old explained. “There's a lot of training ahead, but I'm also happy that we finally have another big international sporting event in Germany. I think it is cool to be home and have all our friends and family probably in Munich. I'm really looking forward to the overall atmosphere there."The fans will likely echo the anticipation and keep their fingers firmly crossed for the two golden boys.

Max Lemke (Kanu-Rennsport) auf dem Wasser, Class of 22 European Championships Munich 2022

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Class of 22 athletes Max Lemke and Olli Zeidler kick off the Q&amp;A series 'Ask the Athletes'.

The road cycling routes have been announced for the European Championships Munich 2022.

Ready for Klein, van der Poel & Co.

European Championships Munich 2022 verkünden Straßenradsport-Strecken

Published on 26 May 2021<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Road cycling routes announced for European Championships Munich 2022&nbsp;</h2>Odeonsplatz and its sights such as the Residenz, the baroque Theatinerkirche, the Hofgarten and the majestic lions of the Feldherrnhalle attract millions of guests every year under normal circumstances. The surrounding countryside of the Bavarian capital equally provides a real tourism boom with its idyllic lakes and rivers as well as the picturesque view of the Bavarian Alps. The rural flair is also reflected in the Upper Bavarian towns of Fürstenfeldbruck, Landsberg and Murnau, making them ideal partner towns for the European Championships Munich 2022 as the starting venues for the UEC Road European Championships, where the top European stars such as Lisa Klein (GER) and Mathieu van der Poel (NED) will race for a total of four gold medals. The women's elite road race starts in Landsberg, the men's elite in Murnau. Next year, both races will connect the two tourist attractions, city centre and surroundings, leading through the foothills of the Alps to Munich, where the finish line will be at Odeonsplatz after several final laps through the city centre. The time trial events of the men's and women's elite will be held in Fürstenfeldbruck.Nine exciting and spectacular European Championships will take place as part of the biggest multi-sport event since the 1972 Olympic Games in and around Munich. From 11-21 August 2022, more than 4,700 athletes will compete for gold, silver, and bronze in 176 medal events in the Bavarian capital. Hardly any other sport is as multifaceted as cycling. 30 titles are on the agenda of the UEC Road European Championships. 22 medals will be awarded in track cycling, two each in mountain bike cross-country and BMX freestyle and four in road cycling. Women and men will each compete in the road race and time trial.&nbsp;

Straßenrennen der Damen Elite: Von Landsberg am Lech nach München

<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Women's Elite Road Race: From Landsberg am Lech to Munich</h2>The women's elite road race will start in Landsberg. After a short loop through the centre of the medieval Bavarian town on the ‘Romantic Road’, the 130-kilometre course will take the riders past the southern ends of Lake Ammersee and Lake Starnberg via Wolfratshausen and its hill on the B11 road to Munich. The athletes have to master 690 metres of altitude difference before they arrive at the foot of the Friedensengel after 104 kilometres along the Isar, where the final city laps will begin.

Straßenrennen der Herren Elite: Von Murnau a. Staffelsee nach München

<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Men's Elite Road Race: From Murnau a. Staffelsee to Munich</h2>The men's race will start with an opening lap through the colourful pedestrian zone of Murnau - the heart of the town. From the ‘Blue Land’, the 209-kilometre route will lead over hill Kesselberg along Lake Walchen and, with the Alpine panorama as a backdrop, through the Jachenau, Lenggries, Bad Tölz, Geretsried and Eurasburg to Münsing, Berg and via road Olympiastraße to the Bavarian capital. After 144 kilometres and 1,050 metres of elevation gain, the men's field will turn onto the finishing lap at the Friedensengel.

Finaler Showdown in der Innenstadt

<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Final showdown in the city centre</h2>The final showdown of the two road races will take place on a technically demanding 13-kilometre circuit through Munich's city centre. The finish laps begin with a loop around the Friedensengel and continue along Prinzregentenstraße and Ludwigstraße around the Siegestor and on towards Theresienwiese. After the peloton passes the Bavaria, the course takes them through the city centre back to the Siegestor. After two full laps in the women's race and five in the men's race, the eyes will turn to Ludwigstraße and the finish at Odeonsplatz, where breakaways will cap their performance or the best road cyclists will sprint for the European Championship title.

Fürstenfeldbruck – Kampf gegen die Uhr vor der Klosterkirche

<h2 class="ql-align-justify">Fürstenfeldbruck - battle against the clock in front of the monastery church</h2>The crowning of Europe's best time trial cyclists will take place in Fürstenfeldbruck. The start and finish of the time trial is one of the town's most famous sights - the former Cistercian Monastery of Fürstenfeld. From there, the course first leads to Biburg and Schöngeising. Via the country road, the course continues to Landsberied and via Jesenwang back to the baroque abbey. On the 24-kilometre route with an altitude difference of 180 metres, every second will decide about gold, silver, and bronze.

Auch die Oberhäupter von Fürstenfeldbruck, Landsberg am Lech und Murnau a. Staffelsee freuen sich, Teil der European Championships Munich 2022 zu sein.

Auch die Oberhäupter von Fürstenfeldbruck, Landsberg am Lech und Murnau a. Staffelsee freuen sich, Teil der European Championships Munich 2022 zu sein.Erich Raff, Oberbürgermeister der Großen Kreisstadt Fürstenfeldbruck: „Es ist mir eine besondere Freude und Ehre, dass eine Radsportveranstaltung im Rahmen der European Championships 2022 ihren Start und ihr Ziel in unserer anerkannten fahrradfreundlichen Kommune hat. Auch wenn die Radsportlerinnen und Radsportler mit „Höchstgeschwindigkeit“ durch die nähere Umgebung radeln, werden sie sicherlich auch die Schönheit der Region genießen können.“Doris Baumgartl, Oberbürgermeisterin der Großen Kreisstadt Landsberg am Lech: „Der Startschuss für das Straßenrennen der Damen Elite in unserer Altstadt freut mich als Oberbürgermeisterin ganz besonders. Nicht nur, weil mit diesem Event Spitzensport in Landsberg vor einer beeindruckenden mittelalterlichen Kulisse stattfindet. Die erste Etappe der Athletinnen führt auch durch eine landschaftlich reizvolle und dabei topographisch anspruchsvolle Region – und das begleitet vom Rauschen des Lechs.“Rolf Beuting, Bürgermeister Markt Murnau: „Wir freuen uns schon jetzt auf das Rennen! Als passionierter Radfahrer ist es für mich eine besondere Ehre, dass das Straßenrennen der Herren Elite in unserem fahrradfreundlichen Murnau starten wird. Die Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer sowie unsere Bürgerinnen und Bürger erwartet ein umfangreiches und bunt gefächertes Rahmenprogramm, auf das wir schon jetzt gespannt sein dürfen!“

Viele Radfahrer im Sprint eines Straßenradrennens von vorne. European Championships Radsport

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The road cycling routes have been announced for the European Championships Munich 2022.&nbsp;

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