- Mixed German Paris interlude: "Air up"
Germany's Olympic Team Draws Mixed Interim Assessment in Paris. "The performance of Team D is satisfactory. However, we must admit that in terms of success, measured by medals, we still have room for improvement," said Olaf Tabor, the German Chef de Mission in the French capital. In the first seven days of competition after the opening ceremony, German athletes won two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. Another medal is already secured by boxer Nelvie Tiafack.
Tabor emphasized that in addition to the medals, many other top placements were achieved, where it was only narrowly missed out on winning a medal. This also shows that the Germans are performing at an "international top level" at these Summer Games, said the functionary of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).
High Expectations for the Second Half of the Olympics
Looking ahead to the competition schedule for the second half of the Olympics, Tabor was optimistic that there would be more German successes to come. Two-thirds of the events, where German athletes have the best medal chances, are still to come, Tabor calculated. He mentioned rowing, equestrian, gymnastics, athletics, open water swimming, and track cycling among others. He also noted that at least eight of the nine German teams had reached the knockout phase in the fight for medals. "There's more to come," he said.
Regardless of the German medal tally, the Chef de Mission was enthusiastic about the season's highlight in Paris. He spoke of "magnificent games with great atmosphere." They had already had high expectations beforehand, as the Olympic plans with the competition venues at many iconic Parisian locations and places were announced. "Now we're here and we realize that it's even better with all the people," Tabor reported.
Tabor acknowledged that while Germany's Olympic Team has already secured several medals, they are also excelling in numerous events, just missing out on winning medals themselves. This demonstrates their strong performance at the international level in these Games.
Remaining optimistic about the second half of the Olympics, Tabor mentioned that two-thirds of the events with the best medal chances for German athletes are yet to take place, including disciplines such as rowing, equestrian, gymnastics, athletics, open water swimming, and track cycling.
