Fast track for the Olympics - A golden Thursday in Paris?
Thursday (August 8) could become a triumphant gold day. At the Olympic Games in Paris, which can be seen on TV today, German athletes could once again rake in medals. Some even have realistic chances of winning a gold medal. Long jumper Malaika Mihambo (30) is undoubtedly Germany's biggest gold hope. But other athletes are also hoping for Olympic victory. Here's a gold schedule to keep an eye on your TV.
Glimpse of Gold near Marseille?
11:43 AM: The potential German gold day starts relatively quietly. At 11:43 AM, the final race in the 470-class sailing will take place off the coast of Marseille. The German duo of skipper Simon Diesch (29) and crew Anna Markfort (31) is still in a promising position in the standings.
Gold chances every 10 minutes in Canoeing
From 1:30 PM: Then it gets dynamic on the regatta course in Vaires-sur-Marne east of Paris. At 1:30 PM, the men's 500-meter canoe sprint final is on the agenda. Tim Hecker (26) and partner Peter Kretschmer (32) are among the favorite pairs. The same goes for the German quartet in the women's canoe sprint final at 1:40 PM and the men's quartet at 1:50 PM in the same discipline.
Dream Basketball Final?
5:30 PM: The German men's basketball team wants to secure a spot in the gold medal final against the USA by beating France at 5:30 PM. The reigning world champions want to repeat their convincing victory over the French team in the preliminary round and go into the semi-finals with confidence.
Hockey Classic on the Artificial Turf
7:00 PM: The duel between Germany and the Netherlands is a classic in any sport. In the men's field hockey final, world champion Germany takes on its neighbor and arch-rival Holland for gold. It's already clear that it will be hot on the artificial turf in Paris.
Gold Ride on the Cycling Track?
7:15 PM: Cyclist Lea Friedrich (24) is calm and composed in her private life. But on the velodrome, she can be a different person. With strong performances in the preliminaries, her chances of reaching the final in the Keirin event at 7:15 PM are good. Will she sprint to gold?
Can Mihambo Claim Her Next Gold?
8:00 PM: Just before prime time, all eyes will be on the athletics competitions at the Stade de France. In front of a packed house, long jumper Malaika Mihambo wants to win her second Olympic gold after 2021. In the qualification, Mihambo played with our nerves by overstepping twice. But in the third jump, she reassured us all. On potential gold Thursday, the cool Heidelberg native is our biggest hope.
8:25 PM: Javelin thrower Julian Weber (29) could add another highlight to the gold day at 8:25 PM. The Mainz vice-European champion is among the favorites in his spectacular discipline. Maybe he'll join Malaika Mihambo for a victory lap? In any case, everything is set for a golden Thursday at the Olympics.
Men and boys excitedly watch the 11:43 AM sailing final in Marseille, as German duo Simon Diesch and Anna Markfort aim for a gold medal in the 470-class.
During the dynamic canoe sprint finals beginning at 1:30 PM in Vaires-sur-Marne, both men's and women's teams have realistic gold medal chances, with Tim Hecker, Peter Kretschmer, the German quartet, and potentially Malaika Mihambo's fellow countrymen competing.
