Kohl key meeting in Biberach: Olympic champion and German elite at the start!

Kohl key meeting in Biberach: Olympic champion and German elite at the start!

On Monday, July 14, 2025, the marketplace in Biberach will again become the scene of exciting competitions when the best athletes in athletics meet at the annual shot put meeting. The event, which has been held in the city center since 2011, will be broadcast by SWR from 7:40 p.m. in the livestream.

The meeting promises a top -class field of participants. Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye, who recently drew attention to the Diamond League in Monaco, is expected. With a shock of 19.48 meters, she ranked fourth, even if she has health concerns about her Achilles tendon. "I am satisfied with my performance and look forward to the competition in Biberach," said Ogunleye.

strong competition

The German Elite is also at the start in Biberach. In the women, Katharina Maisch stands out, who can also show strong performance at 19.25 meters. With Alina Kenzel and Julia Ritter there are two other top athletes at her side who will also fight for victory. Beer, the meeting director, is certain: "This is about the sausage!"

It gets particularly exciting for men, because the athletes have to push at least 20.60 meters to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo. Eric Maihöfer, who is 20.43 meters, and Silas Ristl, the current number one in the German ranking with 20.27 meters, are hot for success.

peculiarities of the event

The event not only has national, but also international charisma. Athletes like the defending champion Uziel Muñoz from Mexico and Nick Palmer from New Zealand will also do their best. Muñoz is considered a top favorite, even if he can show a best width of "only" 20.32 meters this year.

A special highlight will be the participation of para athletes, led by crowd favorite Niko Kappel, who would like to appear in top form after a disappointing appearance in the previous year. Together with Yannis Fischer, the world champion of 2023, he will create a good atmosphere in the para competition.

the process

The schedule for the evening is tautly organized. The warm-up begins from 6:30 p.m., followed by the junior competition at 7 p.m., which cordially introduces the viewers into the event. After the athlete presentation at 7:45 p.m., the main competition will start at 8 p.m., followed by the award ceremony.

A special highlight is also the unique wooden structure, which is built up by around 50 helpers for the event and has to be removed by the German Athletics Association. Entry to this exciting event is free - nothing like there and cheer on the athletes!

shot put as a sport looks back on a long tradition. It is one of the disciplines of athletics, in which a metal ball is pushed by stretching the arm. Further details about the various techniques and regulations can be found here Wikipedia , where the dimensions and competition conditions are also discussed.

prepare for an eventful evening full of sport and fun! Who will climb the podium? We are looking forward to the competitions in Biberach!