- Unconventional Triumph in Three-Way Contest: New Constructer Emerges Victorious at ISTAF
Decathlon Champion Leo Neugebauer clinched an unexpected victory at the Berlin ISTAF triathlon. The German decathlon record holder emerged victorious in the standard athletics event following a 100-meter dash, discus toss, and 1500-meter run, surpassing Manuel Eitel from Ulm, with Niklas Kaul, former world and European champion, finishing fourth.
Neugebauer clocked 10.77 seconds over the 100-meter dash, with Eitel leading in 10.51 seconds, despite his withdrawal from the Olympics due to a COVID-19 infection. Kaul completed the race in 11.46 seconds. Neugebauer excelled in the discus with a throw of 53.13 meters, securing the top spot.
Neugebauer went on the offensive on the 1500 meters
Before the final 1500-meter race, the points disparities were converted into time differences, and the event was transformed into a chase. Neugebauer led the pack, with Eitel pursuing him. The 24-year-old acknowledged that the final decathlon discipline wasn't one of his specialties.
Neugebauer generated a 24-second gap between him and Eitel, securing the win comfortably. He even set a new personal best of 4:38.10 minutes. Eitel overtook Andrin Huber from Switzerland in the final sprint. Kaul, known for his prowess in the 1500-meter run, finished fourth.
Neugebauer's victory in the Berlin ISTAF triathlon was a significant achievement, considering his success in The Olympic Games. In his career, he has proven himself as a formidable competitor in decathlon events.
In light of his impressive performance at the Berlin ISTAF triathlon, Neugebauer is certainly a strong contender for The Olympic Games in the decathlon category.
