Tina Fischl unbeatable at home race in Grafenau

The Grafenau advertising association organized the first BÄRglauf (bear run) in the city center of Grafenau.

It is called BÄRglauf because it takes place in Grafenau, where the bear is present everywhere as the heraldic animal. In addition, half of the circuit through the town square was uphill.

In fact, the organizers came up with a very special format: an elimination race in which the runners were sorted out after each of the 1.03 km laps with only 80% of the field qualifying for the start of the next lap.

As a native of Grafenau, Tina Fischl did not want to miss out on this event and took on the challenge.

Right from the start, tactics were needes. It was crucial to always run among the fastest 80% of the field. Tina Fischl held back very strongly in the first five laps in order to save energy for the final lap. The tactic worked; everything was going well.

In the Finals, the fastest athletes were called out by name to go to the starting line of the final round. It was very exciting for both the runners and for the many spectators in the town square of Grafenau.

The starting signal was fired, and the race began immediately. Tina positioned herself at the front of the field and the pace was incredibly fast. At the top of the mountain, Fischl increased the pace again, overtook the previous front-runner and continued to push. A small gap opened up and Tina Fischl was able to win her home race overjoyed with a 4-second lead.

For more information and race results, visit: https://spoferan.com/events/baerglauf-der-grafenauer-stadtlauf

Photo documentation: © Alex Fischl