Long jump star Simon Batz: Olympic dreams and South Africa adventures!

Long jump star Simon Batz: Olympic dreams and South Africa adventures!

Stellenbosch, South Africa-2024 was a year full of success and records for the 22-year-old long jumper Simon Batz. The German champion, who comes from Offendorf in the Eichstätt district, has made a name for itself in the international athletics scene. After impressive achievements such as a sixth place at the Olympic Games in Paris, where he shone with 8.07 meters, Batz uses the ideal climate in South Africa for his training. During an interview, he stated that the mild weather offers optimal conditions for intensive training between 23 and 30 degrees. When asked how he celebrated his birthday, Batz noticed: "I was on a winery with my training group. In South Africa, the wineries are ideal for good food and relaxed moments."

A look back at the highlights and challenges

Batz, who experienced many ups and downs this season, reflects on his remarkable Olympic premiere. "It was an emotional experience to be presented in front of 80,000 people in the final," recalled the athlete, who assesses the top of the world as very strong. "Olympics were outstanding, especially in our area, where the bronze medal was awarded with more than 8.30 meters." Nevertheless, Batz also sees the need to file his technology and describes that both the start and the jump still offer potential for improvement.

A selection of new goals for the future is also part of its plan. "In the first year after the Olympics, we have time to optimize technology. We have not set ourselves a certain expanse for the coming year, because we are concentrating on long -term progress." Batz also looks at upcoming competitions with the aim of shining at the World Cup in Tokyo.

The fascination of South Africa