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Last Olympic chance: German Athletics Championships in Braunschweig live: Vetter and Co. in focus

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Status: 29.06.2024 09:40 a.m.

For some, the German Athletics Championships today and tomorrow in Braunschweig are the last assessment of their position before the Summer Games in Paris, for others it is the last chance to jump on the Olympic train. ARD is broadcasting live on TV today and on the web from 12 noon.

Javelin ace Johannes Vetter and discus thrower Kristin Pudenz also want to get their ticket to France. With the road to the Olympic Games (July 26 to August 11) getting shorter and shorter, the German athletics problem children must now put their cards on the table. “The curtain falls after the German championships,” said DLV sports director Jörg Bügner: “It is very important to show our colors there and present ourselves.”

Two prominent faces are missing: long jump queen Malaika Mihambo, who is not taking part in the German Championships after a corona infection, and Klosterhalfen (consequences of a viral illness). The two 100 m sprinters Kevin Kranz and Robin Ganter also had to cancel at short notice for health reasons.

Schedule Athletics German Championships

Saturday

12:05 F Javelin Men
12:10 VL 100 m men
12:25 F Long Jump Men
12:40 VL 100 m Women 13:25 VL 110 m Hurdles 13:40 VL 100 m Hurdles
14:00 F High Jump Men
14:05 F Discus Throw Women
14:10 HF 400 m hurdles women 14:25 HF 400 m hurdles men 14:50 HF 100 m men 15:00 HF 100 m women
15:10 F 3,000 m steeplechase men
15:30 F 110 m hurdles
15:40 F 100 m hurdles
15:50 F Pole Vault Women
16:08 F 100 meters men
16:14 F 100 m Women
16:45 F Shot Put Men
16:45 F 4×400 m Women
17:20 F Triple Jump Women
17:30 F 4×400 m Men
18:05 F Hammer throw women
18:05 HF 400 m women 18:20 HF 400 m men 18:40 HF 800 m women 18:50 HF 800 m men 19:05 HF 1,500 m women 19:20 HF 1,500 m men

Sunday

10:30 F Javelin Women
10:35 F 3×800 Women
10:40 F High Jump Women
11:10 F 3×1,000 m Men
11:50 F 4×100 m Women
12:05 F Triple Jump Men
12:10 F 4×100 m Men
12:25 F Hammer throw men
12:55 F Pole Vault Men
13:10 F 800 m Women
13:20 F 800 m Men
14:10 HF 200 m women
14:15 F Shot Put Women
14:25 HF 200 m Men
14:50 F 400 m hurdles women
15:05 F 400 m hurdles men
15:15 F Long Jump Women
15:20 F Discus Throw Men
15:30 F 400 m Women
15:40 F 400 m Men
15:45 F 1,500 m Women
15:55 F 1,500 m Men
16:05 F 3,000 m steeplechase women
16:25 F 200 m Women
16:45 F 200 m Men

Joshua Hartmann will compete in the short sprint distance in addition to his favorite event, the 200 m, and will be in the spotlight, as will Gina Lückenkemper in the women’s event. Both of them came away empty-handed at the European Championships. Meanwhile, hurdle ace Gesa Felicitas Krause won silver in Rome and will interrupt her high-altitude training camp in Livigno, Italy, for the national championships in Lower Saxony. The trio have secured their tickets for Paris. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Vetter has to go “all-in” for Paris

Others have been weak this year or haven’t been able to perform at all. Take javelin record holder Vetter, for example. The former world champion, who missed out on an Olympic medal in Tokyo as the top favorite three years ago, is not currently taking part in Paris. The 31-year-old has been struggling with shoulder problems recently, and Vetter now wants to finally get the season started in Braunschweig.

He had to go “all-in,” said Bügner about Vetter, who has not competed in a competition for ten months and also has to throw the standard of 85.50 m. “Otherwise he has no chance at all,” said Bügner. That was “quite a pressure situation.”

“Tough four-way competition” in discus throwing

Meanwhile, Pudenz is facing a “tough four-way competition”. Like the Olympic silver medalist in Tokyo, Marike Steinacker, Claudine Vita and Shanice Craft have also cracked the Paris standard, but only three of the four discus throwers can compete at the Olympics. “She has to step it up a notch,” said Bügner of Pudenz, but the defending champion, who had to let the others go ahead of her at the European Championships, has an ace up her sleeve. According to the nomination guidelines, the new German champion can count on a starting place on the Seine, and the Potsdam native wants to take advantage of that: “I’ve decided to defend the title.”

Will Potye’s knee hold?

Tobias Potye wants that too, but the high jumper is also particularly interested in what his left knee says about his jumps. The Munich native recently had an operation on his patellar tendon and had to cancel his participation in the European Championships in Rome as a result. “100 days before the Olympic Games, this is of course an unusual decision,” the fifth-place finisher at the World Championships told Merkur about the operation. But there was no other way to save his Paris start, as he had already ticked off the standard.

After the operation, Potye has only managed jumps of 2.15 and 2.21 m, far too little to make it to the final at the Olympics. It would be a “good sign if he can jump without pain,” said Bügner about Potye, after all, the European vice-champion from Munich, who has fulfilled the standard, still has a few weeks to get into top form. Other problem children like Vetter are under a completely different pressure – they absolutely have to deliver in Braunschweig.

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SAD|| 10 Players Who Lost Everything After Divorce, Number 5 Will Shôck You

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The Hidden Financial Struggles of Footballers: Divorce’s Costly Toll

The glamorous image of professional footballers, with their luxurious lifestyles and multimillion-dollar contracts, often obscures a harsh reality: the financial devastation many endure through divorce. Behind the fame and fortune, several high-profile players have seen their wealth significantly depleted after parting ways with their spouses, a stark reminder that no amount of money can fully shield one of the financial pitfalls of personal relationships gone awry…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

One of the most shocking examples is that of former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué, who lost not only his properties in England but also custody of his children following a bitter divorce. Despite earning millions during his career, Eboué found himself stripped of almost everything. His situation became a cautionary tale, underscoring that even the wealthiest footballers can fall victim to the financial ruin that divorce can bring.

Eboué is not alone. Football legends such as Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs have also experienced significant financial losses due to divorce. Henry reportedly paid £10 million to his ex-wife, while Giggs parted with an astonishing £40 million after his marriage ended. Louis Saha and Wes Brown, both former Manchester United players, also suffered substantial financial hits, with Brown declaring bankruptcy despite earning £50,000 per week during his time at the club. His case highlights how even vast earnings can quickly evaporate when faced with legal settlements and financial mismanagement.

David James, the former England goalkeeper, faced a particularly dire situation, losing much of his fortune after divorce and being forced to auction his personal belongings to make ends meet. Similarly, Ray Parlour, another Arsenal great, saw his ex-wife receive half of his £10 million fortune, including a £2.5 million house. Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool star, also faced a hefty settlement, parting with half of his estimated £15 million fortune after his marriage ended.

These are just a few of the many footballers who have faced financial disaster due to divorce. Keith Gillespie, once a key figure in the Premier League, lost over £7 million, leading to his bankruptcy in 2010. Despite earning significant wages during his career, his divorce and poor financial decisions left him in financial ruin. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Perhaps the most shocking case is that of Tendai Ndoro, a Zimbabwean striker who lost everything after registering all his properties in his wife’s name. Following their breakup, she kicked him out of the house, leaving him with nothing. Ndoro’s story serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of not protecting one’s assets, even in relationships where trust is implicit.

For footballers, whose careers often peak early, these financial setbacks can be devastating. While their salaries are among the highest in professional sports, the combination of short career spans, legal fees, and divorce settlements can quickly erode their fortunes. Many players also face additional challenges in managing their finances due to a lack of financial education or oversight during their playing years.

These stories underscore the importance of safeguarding personal wealth, especially for high-earning individuals like footballers, who may be more vulnerable to financial upheaval. Proper financial planning, asset protection strategies, and prenups are increasingly necessary tools for protecting one’s earnings and securing a stable future.

In conclusion, while the public sees footballers as insulated by their wealth, the reality is that they are just as susceptible to the financial hardships of divorce as anyone else. The personal struggles behind the scenes reveal that their lives, though glamorous on the surface, are often fraught with the same vulnerabilities and challenges faced by ordinary individuals. These cases serve as sobering reminders that financial security is never guaranteed, even for those at the pinnacle of success.

 

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NFL | The best was yet to come, and then no

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In February 2022, the Bengals missed the Super Bowl by three small points, but regardless, the future seemed bright in Cincinnati.


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In any case, that’s what we, the most seasoned experts in American football, believed, capable of seeing the future each season, often in a very impressive way; for example, this column has been predicting since 1970 that the New York Jets are not going to win the Super Bowl, and that’s still exactly what happens.

The Bengals have never won anything, but their presence on the big stage two years ago suggested that, a bit like the Nordiques in 1990, the best was yet to come.

Well, no.

As of this hour, the Bengals are a dismal 1-4, and even then, their only win came against the Carolina Panthers, who are about as bad as they are.

The good news for the Bengals is that this “landing” is fairly easily explained: their defense is pretty awful. The less good news is that it is probably already too late to try to solve this problem.

In five games, the Bengals have allowed a total of 145 points, which gives a pretty staggering average of 29 points per game. No one else in the American Association looks this bad, and in the league as a whole, only the Carolina Panthers are even worse in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Bengals are wasting the best years of Joe Burrow, who turns 28 in December. He wouldn’t be the first quality quarterback to waste his talent in this uniform.

Is it necessary here to remember that in American football, as in life in general, there is never anything certain? This reality reminds us of this sublime quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who once wrote that “supreme happiness is a hundred times sweeter to hope for than to obtain”.

Rousseau must have been a Bengals fan, obviously.

You are probably aware that the New York Jets fired their coachbut that’s not the worst. The worst part is that poor Robert Saleh would have been escorted to the door like a pauper by security agents.

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Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh

It’s undoubtedly one of the worst moments in the history of a club that collects the worst moments, from Mark Sanchez dropping a ball on his lineman’s pussy, to a visibly hot Joe Namath trying to to kiss a reporter live on TV (we’re going to move on to the naughty photo of Brett Favre because there are children here).

We can never repeat it enough: in football, as in life, everything starts from the top. The leaders of the Jets, who display a level of competence similar to that of the inventors of Pepsi Crystal, thus opted for the easy way, instead of realizing that their ground game is non-existent, and that their quarterback who hears voices in his head is finished.

In addition, barely installed, new coach Jeff Ulbrich decided to give control of the attack to assistant Todd Downing, who will call the plays from now on. This is not a detail because this task previously fell to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, close and confidant of Aaron Rodgers.

It’s obvious that this is going to end very badly. As per usual.

Someone whispers in my ear that the inbox is overflowing again, so let’s get to it right away.

First, Luc Girouard from Sept-Îles sends us this timely little comment: “Would Prince Rodgers have plotted to kick Robert Saleh out in order to take his place? »

We all see what you did, Luc.

Then, there is a certain Nicolas B. from Laval who sent this: “Hi Richard. Great weekly column on football. Really entertaining. In addition, you allow my teenagers to read about football in French, which is still a challenge […] If you ever make a reference to my comment, my sports travel gang is buying me a beer on our next trip. »

You will demand a micro beer, Nicolas. Finally, there is Marco Campanozzi who can no longer hear about “mixing” and the right chair: “I can’t do it anymore!!! »

We are Marco.

It will be another great opportunity to lock yourself in front of the TV while pretending to do something constructive, because Sunday’s menu is particularly spicy.

Thus, Commanders in a state of grace will go to Baltimore to prove that they are serious, the Chargers will go to Denver in the hope of recovering after two defeats in a row, and the Cowboys will host the Lions, in a match that they can’t really let slip away, just to build something following the little miracle last Sunday night in Pittsburgh.

Don’t forget to check out the colors during halftime.

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A young badminton player realizes his deceased father’s dream

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Only 13 years old, badminton-player-honors-fathers-dream-at-nationals/” title=”13-year-old Saskatchewan badminton player honors father’s dream at nationals”>Gautham Sumesh is preparing to realize the dream of his father, who died six months ago: he will soon participate in the National Badminton Championship.

My father was really addicted to badmintonrecalls the Saskatchewan teenager. He really liked that I played.

Gautham Sumesh has been playing badminton since he was old enough to handle a racket. The first time he managed to beat his father, Sumesh Pulavathil, he was offered a drink to celebrate the event.

Sadly, Sumesh Pulavathil died in a road accident near Estevan last October.

Despite the tragedy, the teenager continues to carry his family’s dreams: Gautham Sumesh won the provincial championships this year and is preparing to participate in the National Championship in New Brunswick.

He would be really happyhe believes.

Dreaming of badminton

The young player’s parents left India in 2022 in the hope that their son would become a top badminton player.

: Gautham badminton”,”text”:”When we moved to Canada, we only had one thing in mind: Gautham badminton”}}”>When we moved to Canada, we only had one thing in mind: Gautham badmintonexplains the latter’s mother, Gayathri Ramdas. It is the foundation of our family life.

Her husband put everything in place to help his son play. He bought him shoes and racquets, in addition to devoting many hours to coaching him and other children.

Sumesh Pulavathil (front) was an avid badminton player. (Archive photo)

Photo: Provided by Gayathri Ramdas

Although the family was devastated by Sumesh Pulavathil’s death, there was never any question of the teenager quitting badminton. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Since the death of his father, Gautham Sumesh has undergone intensive training, particularly in preparation for the provincial competition which took place in April.

He remembers that no one knew him when he started competing provincially, but that changed after his victory at the provincial championship.

: “Hey, good job!” Everyone started talking to me and becoming friends with me”,”text”:”After I won, everyone said to me: “Hey, good job! “Everyone started talking to me and becoming friends with me”}}”>After I won, everyone said to me: “Hey, good job!” Everyone started talking to me and becoming friends with meexplained Gautham Sumesh.

A portrait of Sumesh Pulavathil (far left) and his family.

Photo: Provided by Gayathri Ramdas

Despite his son’s success in the championship, Gayathri Ramdas believes the victory was bittersweet due to his father’s absence.

Despite everything, she watched her son grow up and demonstrate the values ​​of sportsmanship and good play that she and her husband wanted to instill in him, as he harbored ambitions of becoming a professional badminton player.

I’m little by little catching up on all the dreams we had.

With information from Janani Whitfield

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