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Athletics: 800m indoor European gold for Poland's Wielgosz

09.03.2025 19:50
Poland's Anna Wielgosz claimed the gold medal in the 800m race at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands!
Polands Anna Wielgosz running for 800m gold in Apeldoorn
Poland's Anna Wielgosz running for 800m gold in ApeldoornRex Features/East News

Wielgosz triumphed with a time of 2:02.09. Silver went to France's Clara Liberman (2:02.32), and bronze to Slovenia's Anita Horvat (2:02.52).

"I am very proud of myself. I feel reborn" - the Polish athlete said after the run.

All in all, the Polish champion won three 800m races in Apeldoorn - she was the best in Friday's eliminations and in Saturday's semi-final.

"It is very difficult to stay focused for three days in a row. In the previous races I showed my rivals that I am strong and that they should fear me. I think that helped too. I wish everyone such a moment. All of this is amazing" - Wielgosz emphasized.

After Wielgosz's victory, Poland's total medal tally at the event in Apeldoorn, which concludes on Sunday night, is 2 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

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Source: PAP, IAR