At the Neystadion, European Championship winner Tibor Jeksic had an assist from at least one meter from the home track 25 years ago.
According to Tibor Jicsek, Bence Halach should take advantage of the fact that 30,000 spectators are expected to support him in the men’s hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest starting on Saturday.
European champion Tibor Jeksic had an assist of at least one meter at the European Championships 25 years ago
25 years ago, on August 19, 1998, Tibor Jeksic won the hammer throw at the European Championships held at the then Nepstadion – Balazs Kiss won silver – and on the current M1 channel he said on Friday that the 40,000 press helped people at least by one metre.
Therefore, World Cup bronze medalist and European runner-up Pence Halach was also suggested “Ride this wave”.
“Thirty thousand people will applaud him and give him rhythm.” – confirmed by two-time World Cup bronze medalist Jekzek. He added that this should be used because it is one “It’s a miracle that the World Cup is here.”.
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Regarding expectations, he said that if Pence Halach can throw more than 80 metres, it means a podium finish, even though the field is very crowded.
The qualifying round for the men’s hammer throw will be held on Saturday, and the final match will be held on Sunday at the National Sports Center.
You can follow the IAAF World Championships from 19 to 27 August on M4 Sport, m4sport.hu and Kossuth Radio.
Cover Photo:
Budapest, August 19, 1998. Hammer thrower Tibor Jeksek completes his gold medal throw on day two of the European Athletics Championships in Budapest at the Nippstadion. MTI Image: Laszlo Czeka
