Olympic champion Ogunleye makes Biberach tremble while shot put!

Olympic champion Ogunleye makes Biberach tremble while shot put!

On Monday, July 14, 2025, the marketplace in Biberach will become the setting of a lively sports event: the traditional shot put meeting not only brings local enthusiasm, but also Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye. This event will be broadcast by SWR from 7:40 p.m. in Livestream, and around 2,000 viewers are expected to motivate the best athletes to fly.

The shot put on the marketplace ensures optimal conditions, and the colorful field of participants brings both experienced top athletes and passionate young talents into the race. Several top -class names are expected, including Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye, who won gold in Paris last year, with a best performance of 20 meters in the last attempt.

impressive list of participants

ogunleye, who has just returned from a competition at the Diamond League in Monaco, has easy concerns about her Achilles tendon, but is optimistic and ready for the competition in Biberach. Meeting director Hans-Peter Beer is confident that the whole German elite will be there and relies on an exciting competition. "Even the weather could not cloud the event - even if a few drops have been announced," said Beer.

Men's competition is shaped by athletes like Silas Ristl (Lac Esslingen) and Eric Maihöfer (VfL Sindelfingen), the reigning German champion. Ristl leads the German ranking and brings a personal best of 20.24 meters. Maihöfer found 20.43 meters in the past indoor competition. In order to qualify for the World Cup in Japan, the men have to push at least 20.60 meters.

para- and young athletes in focus

The participation of para athletes such as Niko Kappel, a crowd favorite and world recordler who is on revenge in the previous year will be revenge. Yannis Fischer, who became world champion in 2023, will also do his best. The youth also shows what is in it; Four U23 athletes without an EM qualification are at the start.

A varied process is offered for the audience: from 6:30 p.m. the warm-up begins, followed by a junior competition and athletes. The main competition starts at 8:00 p.m. and admission is free.

The event has established itself since 2011 and is enjoying increasing popularity. This means that the marketplace in Biberach will again become a scene of sporty highlights this year and brings the community together to celebrate athletics. With the unique wooden construction, which is built up by around 50 helpers, and the increased visibility of the competitions will be unique, as Swabian . Let's go to Biberach - a spectacle not only for sports fans, but for everyone who wants to experience an exciting evening!

The many talents and the top -class cast promise tension and breathtaking performances. So, a good reason to get red on July 14, 2025 in the calendar!