athletics
Mihambo without a valid attempt at Hallen-Istaf
Malaika Mihambo’s successful streak in Düsseldorf is over. photo
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At the indoor meeting in Düsseldorf, long jump star Malaika Mihambo struggles with the run-up. After four failed attempts she is eliminated. Pole vaulter Bo Kanda Lita Baehre’s comeback also failed.
Olympic long jump champion Malaika Mihambo was eliminated from the indoor athletics meeting in Düsseldorf after four failed attempts.
One day after her 30th birthday, she had major problems with the run-up and never hit the take-off board properly and correctly on any attempt. “Technically, I didn’t represent what I was supposed to. I had to learn the hard way,” said the athlete from LG Kurpfalz.
This puts an end to their successful streak in Düsseldorf after three wins. “I still have two meetings ahead of me and I can do better,” said Mihambo, who had previously been injured for a long time and for whom the indoor season is just a stopover in the Olympic year. Mikaelle Assani from Baden-Baden came in first with 6.64 meters.
Bo Kanda Lita Baehre does not reach the initial height
Six months after a meniscus injury, pole vaulter Bo Kanda Lita Baehre’s comeback in his hometown didn’t go well. The 24-year-old European Championship runner-up did not reach the initial height of 5.40 meters.
“It’s my first competition after the injury and was a first step,” said the 5.90 meter jumper. The winner was Pole Piotr Lisek with a jump of 5.75 meters ahead of two-time world champion Sam Kendricks from the USA, who was the same height.
Over 60 meters, European relay champion Alexandra Burkardt (Burghausen) came third in 7.20 seconds. The fastest sprinter was Jamaican Shashalee Forbes (7.11). In the men’s category, multiple German champion Kevin Kranz (Wetzlar/6.61) came second behind Emmanuel Matadi (USA/6.57).