Klosterhalfen withdraws from European Championship race.

Track and field sports - Klosterhalfen withdraws from European Championship race.

Konstanze Klosterhalfen, a track and field athlete, becomes unable to defend her title in the 5000-meter race at the European Championships in Rome.

Klosterhalfen, 27, had hoped to compete despite her illness, as stated by the German Athletics Association (DLV). She was initially selected for both the 5000 meters and the 10,000 meters in Rome.

Now, she plans on focusing on her recovery before the German Championships in Braunschweig at the end of June so she can qualify for the Paris Olympics this summer. National coach Isabelle Baumann commented, "Koko has worked hard to prepare for this season. It's unfortunate she faces a health setback at this critical moment. It makes sense for her to withdraw from the EM, keeping Olympic qualification possible."

Apart from Klosterhalfen, long-distance runners Alina Reh (Half Marathon team) and Miriam Dattke (10,000 meters) are also unlikely to appear in the European Championships. The DLV explains their absence results from issues during training, which would make it difficult for them to start in the EM races in top condition.

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1. Despite the withdrawal of Konstanze Klosterhalfen due to an infection, the German Athletics Association (DLV) still has high expectations for the European Athletics Championships in Rome.
2. The German Championships in Braunschweig at the end of June will serve as a crucial opportunity for Klosterhalfen to mount a title defense in the 10,000 meters at the upcoming European Championship in Paris this summer.
3. The German Athletics Association (DLV) reported that European Championship contenders Alina Reh and Miriam Dattke also face challenges, as they will likely miss the European Championships in Rome due to training issues that hinder their ability to participate in peak condition.
4. The European Athletics Championships, set to take place in Italy, will witness intense competition and brilliance in various athletics events, with the absence of some top German athletes not dampening the overall excitement and anticipation.
5. Many prominent German track and field athletes, like Klosterhalfen, Reh, and Dattke, have had a powerful presence in previous European Championships (EM), adding to Germany's notable success in the sport.
6. The German team, despite the absence of some key players, will continue its pursuit of glory at the European Championships in Rome, building on the rich legacy of German Athletics Association (DLV) in major athletics events across Europe.
7. Historically, Germany has showed remarkable performance at both the European Athletics Championships and the DLV, showcasing the nation's resilience and passion for the sport, despite the recent setbacks of Klosterhalfen, Reh, and Dattke.

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