The climbing ace from Haag in Lower Austria prevailed in the final in Birmingham (USA) in front of the landmark “Castle Furnances” in front of the Japanese Natsuki Tanii and the Slovenian Lana Skusek. For Austria it was the second gold in these title fights after that by kickboxer Stella Hemetsberger.
The 25-year-old mushroom was a little surprised herself. “After my final performance, I would not have thought that it would be enough to win gold. I am all the happier to be here with the gold.” Pilz was world champion in 2018 in Innsbruck (lead) and 2021 in Moscow (combined). “This medal means a lot to me. I think it gives momentum for the tasks ahead.”
For Austria’s flag football national team, on the other hand, a medal at the World Games didn’t work out. Ladies and gentlemen took the thankless fourth place.
Source: Nachrichten
