Olympic champion Lukas Mähr: Return with gold and big plans!

Olympic champion Lukas Mähr: Return with gold and big plans!

Local joy in Gutenstein: Olympic champion Lukas Mähr, who won Gold in the 470s at the Olympic Games in Paris in August 2024 together with Steuerwoman Lara Vadlau, was welcomed with a festive welcome in his home community. Mähr, in conversation with the "Krone", looks back at the time after the great success and emphasizes the passion and hard work behind the victory. The 34-year-old Bregenzer, who is currently completing a business administration in Salzburg, describes his sport as a highly professional undertaking, comparable to a first-class company. "I love to get one or two more out of me," he says full of determination.

a festival for the hero

The celebration in honor of Mährs took place with great applause from the community, with the local chapel also playing with timpani and trumpets. Mayor Michael Kreuzer proudly said: "We are very pleased that we have an Olympic champion in our middle." This return was not only a personal triumphal party, but also a symbol of pride for the entire community, which celebrates the success of its young athletes. The festival offered the opportunity to celebrate the heroic deeds of Lukas Mähr - his impressive victory will be remembered for many, as was also reported by the NÖN.

In an interview with the "Krone", Mähr informs his thoughts about the Olympic success. "It was an incredible experience that has thrown itself through all the training sessions, the pressure and tension," he says. "But the important part comes afterwards when you recognize what you have achieved and what changes this brings with it in life." The celebration in Gutenstein was therefore not only a personal return, but also a celebration of the joint pride and success of the entire community.