Nina Reichenbach fought bronze at spectacular World Cup in Abu Dhabi!

Nina Reichenbach fought bronze at spectacular World Cup in Abu Dhabi!

Ötisheim, Deutschland - Nina Reichenbach, the outstanding trial driver from Ötisheim, triumphed again in Abu Dhabi at the Urban World Championship and secured the bronze medal. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Reichenbach started as a top favorite with the aim of winning her seventh World Cup title. During the competition, she showed an impressive performance by in the lead in the first rounds. However, she had to have an unexpected feathers in the crucial fifth section and remained without points, which was a premiere in her career for the 25-year-old. "Usually I can handle pressure well, but it didn't work today," she said after the competition. Despite this setback, she fought back bravely, gathered a total of 180 points and secured third place, while the Spaniard Alba Riera won the title with 210 points, followed by her compatriot Vera Baron in second place with 200 points, as it SWR reported.

remarkable performance despite setbacks

Reichenbach's return after the deficit is considered remarkable. She noticed that the lack of scoring in the fifth section had serious effects and expressed her disappointment with the missed way to win the seventh title. "Now I have bronze and I'm really happy with it and will attack again next year," she added. Her performance in the tenth World Cup final speaks for her strength and determination to fight back despite the pressure. The only 15-year-old Emilia Keikus also delighted with a strong sixth place at the World Cup debut, such as the BDR Medienervice noted.

In the men's competition, Dominik Oswald was the strong German representative, who secured a solid sixth place in the 20-inch bike final. While Spain's athletes dominated the podium, the German athletes also showed remarkable achievements in Abu Dhabi. Reichenbach's bronze medal is a sign of their impressive skills and their tireless fighting spirit in this demanding sport.