Triumph Pöchlarn's rudder: six medals at championship!

Triumph Pöchlarn's rudder: six medals at championship!

The rowers of URV Pöchlarn achieved a remarkable success at the Austrian Championships in Villach, which is unparalleled in the club's history. A total of five medals, including three gold medals, were won at this competition. "A really great weekend for the club," enthused Gerhard Wolfsberger, the club's sports manager.

The performance of Emma Guts year, which not only successfully defended the title in women, but also Laura Swoboda, who won sixth place at the U23 World Cup, also left behind. That was the first gold medal for the Pöchlarner in this discipline and an exciting moment for everyone involved.

young talents shine

The 14-year-old Mia Profoss also entered the spotlight and proved her skills by taking first place in individual time trials. It started in two classes: B-Einer in the pupils and in juniors. At the juniors, she won a silver medal and showed with her two -time use at an early stage, which talent was found. Her club colleague Lara Öckmayer was also successful and took third place in Juniors B-Einer.

The two rudders harmonized when they competed together in the junior B Doppelzweier in the A final. After a strong lead, however, they had to give up and fetched silver. It is clear that these young athletes have a promising future in rowing.

Elias Öckmayer secures gold

Elias Öckmayer, also a member of the URV Pöchlarn, could not be beaten in the student. He won the individual time trial and confidently set himself away from the competition in the A finals, making him the title of the state champion. In Juniors B Doppieier, he competed together with Paul Guts year, but had to make do with a fourth place after just missed the podium.

Unfortunately, Paul Gutsjahr was unlucky when he was hit by a strong wave in the juniors during the time driving and capsized his boat, which made his participation in the final runs impossible. These challenges show how unpredictable competition sport can be.

The end of the championships was the men's competition's competition from Pöchlarn. With a pure line -up, they were able to bravely assert themselves against the strong racing communities, but in the end there was not much missing and they took fourth place. These services prove the high quality of training and cohesion within the club.

The successes of the URV Pöchlarn at the Austrian Championships not only illustrate the talent, but also the hard work and the commitment that the athletes invest in their sport. It can already be excited to see what successes will bring the next time.