Weißhaidinger misses medal in Olympic discus finals in Paris

Weißhaidinger misses medal in Olympic discus finals in Paris

The Olympic Games in Paris 2024 offered the opportunity for athletes to prove themselves on the largest stage in sport. Lukas Weißhaidinger, the Austrian discus thrower, fought for the coveted medals in the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, but the competition was stronger than expected.

a highlight in the discus throw

In the course of the competition, the spectators were able to experience an exciting finale that is one of the best in the history of the Olympics. Welt recordler Mykolas Alekna from Lithuania set a new Olympic record with a width of 69.97 meters in the second attempt. But the Jamaican Roje Stona also surprised everyone by threw the disc disc into 70 meters in the fourth round, which made him the winner.

Weißhaidinger's sporadic success

for Weißhaidinger, who was successful in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and in 2021 in Tokyo, this competition was a disappointment. With a throw of 67.54 meters, he took fifth place and was therefore unable to qualify for the podium. "The competition was insane, but I can't accuse myself of anything except that I couldn't show a throw that I would have had," said the 32-year-old after the competition.

The way to the Olympic Games

Weißhaidinger had already qualified in the run -up to the games with an annual best of 69.04 meters and was optimistic, but the competition was extremely challenging. After his first throw, he first fell back to the last place before finally achieving a width in the second attempt that brought him back into the competition. Nevertheless, even higher performance was necessary to stay in the race to stay the medals.

A look into the future

Despite the disappointment, Weißhaidinger looks back with gratitude. "We have invested a lot in technology and I am proud that I have always been in the final since 2016. This is a great success for me," he said. The athlete announced a revenge with a clear goal. "Once you get one on the nut, but at another time you can hand out again," said his combative answer.

meaning for the sports community

The competition underlines the high performance density in the discus throw and shows that surprises are possible at any time. While big names such as Daniel Stahl and Kristjan Ceh also remained behind the expectations, this emphasizes the importance of commitment and continuous training. Weißhaidinger's commitment and its determination to come back serve as inspiration for many aspiring athletes who dream of standing on the Olympic stage one day.