Tina Fischl fastest German athlete in the elite field
With fantastic running weather, the organizers were once again able to welcome around 7,000 participants to this year’s edition of ‘Kärnten läuft’ (Carinthia runs) at the various events on beautiful lake Wörthersee.
The highlight of the sports weekend was the half marathon from Velden to Klagenfurt, which featured top athletes from all over the world.
The race started at 9.00 am directly in front of the magnificent castle hotel in Velden at lake Wörthersee.
From the start a very fast pace was set at the front of the field.
In the last few kilometers, which became increasingly tough, Tina Fischl was determined to keep her place and kept the pace high.
Due to the very hot temperatures, however, this was not exactly easy for her.
The finish, at the Metnitzstrand in Klagenfurt, was getting closer and closer. Thousands of spectators cheered loudly along the route.
Only in the last few meters before the finish line did Tina realize that she would finish this incredibly great race as the best German athlete behind the eight fast women from Kenya and the two women from Austria.
After a short rest at the finish line, the runners were overjoyed and jumped into the refreshing waters of lake Wörthersee, following the organizer’s motto ‘Pack your swimsuit and running shoes’.
Photo documentation: © Alex Fischl