In the triathlon, Laura Lindemann looks like a sure medal contender at the Olympics 2021 - ultimately in vain.
The Olympic news from Tuesday.
Olympia 2021 *: On Tuesday (July 27th) there are a number of competitions at the Summer Games.
Triathlete Laura Lindemann breaks down after a second place in the meantime (
see first report
).
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Munich / Tokyo - For a long time it looked like a medal at the Olympics 2021 * for Laura Lindemann, in the end the German triathlete only stayed in eighth place at the summer games on Tuesday (July 27 *, CET) - after a mixed up Heavy rain performance at Odaiba Marine Park.
It looked so good for the Potsdam woman for a long time: After swimming, the Potsdam woman was able to get stuck in a group of five leaders while cycling.
She drove in the slipstream for a long time, finally came fourth to run.
And: after switching to running shoes, the 25-year-old was promptly second.
But: Bit by bit, Lindemann really broke down, although running is actually her strength.
Olympic news from Tuesday (July 27th): Triathlete Laura Lindemann breaks down while running
The two-time world champion over the short distance triathlon and later Olympic champion, Flora Duffy (33 years) from Bermuda, was able to quickly set herself apart with a dynamic running style.
Lindemann, who had made the switch from bike to running shoes with a smile, fell behind.
First, the British Georgia Taylor-Brown, who had trouble cycling, passed the German with a strong run.
Finally, in the final round, other opponents followed in the heavy rain of Tokyo.
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Lindemann had passed the smile in adverse conditions.
She struggled, she plowed, she struggled, ultimately in vain.
When the German triathlete crossed the finish line, she briefly burst into tears in disappointment.
For a long time she looked like a sure medal contender in competition, and then such a result.
“Tonight I'll realize it's a good result.
I know that I can walk well.
The season is not over yet, ”she said visibly bent on
ZDF
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Team Germany missed the next medal at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo *.
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