Lukas Weißhaidinger was not lucky this summer when he came tenth at the World Championships in Eugene and ninth at the European Championships in Munich. At the final of the Diamond League in Zurich, Austria’s discus ace wants to shine with a top result tomorrow from 6.15 p.m. (Sky). “It’s an honor to be able to take part. Last year I was sixth in Zurich and couldn’t get back to my best form after the Olympics. The goal for this year has to be to do better,” said Weißhaidinger.
In any case, the atmosphere is very special. “The Letzigrund is known to be a special place for us athletes,” said the ÖLV record holder from the Innviertel. Thursday is sold out with 25,000 spectators, it’s about determining the champions in 26 disciplines.
After competing in three of the four meetings (4th Birmingham, 5th Rabat, 2nd Rome), Weißhaidinger secured a place in the final of the top six as fourth overall. The top favorite is the four-time season triumphant in the elite league and world champion Kristjan Ceh from Slovenia .
The winner gets 30,000 US dollars (30,240 euros) and a wild card for the 2023 World Cup in Budapest, second place is 12,000, third place is 7000.
Source: Nachrichten