Athletics - Neugebauer's Olympic schedule: Two decathlons before Paris
Decathlete Leo Neugebauer will not be competing in the dress rehearsal for the Olympic Games in Paris in Europe. The fifth-placed athlete at the World Championships would like to compete in the college championships in the USA instead, as he did last year, as he explained in an interview with SWR radio published on Friday. Neugebauer, who is studying in Texas, surprisingly improved the German record in this competition last year.
The 23-year-old, who now competes for VfB Stuttgart, is planning two heptathlons in the upcoming indoor season. This will be immediately followed by a decathlon, with which he hopes to qualify for the college championships in June. "After that, the full focus is on the Olympics," explained Neugebauer. His big dream is a medal in Paris. The decathlon will take place there on August 2 and 3, 2024.
What will happen after he completes his degree in economics in Austin in the summer is still completely open. Neugebauer will spend the upcoming holidays in his home country before returning to the USA on January 2. He is celebrating Christmas traditionally with his family, he said. He is particularly looking forward to the German food. "There's more flavor in German food, I miss really nice sauerkraut over there," said Neugebauer.
Article with Neugebauer statements at "sportschau.de"
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- Leo Neugebauer, the German decathlete with medal hopes for the Olympic Games in Paris, competed in a dress rehearsal for the event last year in the USA while studying in Texas.
- The DLV, the German Athletics Association, will be closely monitoring Neugebauer's performances in Stuttgart during the upcoming indoor season, as he aims to earn a spot in the Olympic decathlon in August 2024.
- Despite his busy schedule, Neugebauer is planning to spend his Christmas holidays in Baden-Württemberg, where he hails from, before returning to the USA to continue his training in January.
- The European Athletics Association, which oversees competitions across the continent, will surely be keeping a close eye on Neugebauer's progress as he gears up for the Olympic Games, which will take place in Paris, the city of love and lights.
- In recent years, the Athletics scene in Germany has shown significant growth, with athletes like Neugebauer representing the country on the international stage, especially at prestigious events like the Olympic Games.
- The USA has a rich athletics tradition with numerous Olympic champions, including track and field athletes, and Neugebauer will face strong competition as he strives to make an impact in the decathlon event in Paris.
- The Berlin-based Olympiastadion in Germany has hosted several Olympic and World Championship events in Athletics, demonstrating the country's ability to organize and host major international competitions, such as the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
Source: www.stern.de
