He has succeeded in championships, he has failed in championships.
In Eugene’s World Athletics Championships, the idea is to combine the experiences into something good, successful. Therefore, he aims to run the final in the 800 meters.
The 25-year-old overcame the first obstacle – albeit with difficulty.
“A bang”
The Swede was in the lead for a long time, but with about 250 meters left, he got into trouble.
– There was a foot from behind and a blow from the side, he says.
After the push from the American Jonah Koech, who was then washed for the increase, Kramer ended up inside the rim before he came back out on the field again.
– I had a good situation and then I was almost last. It became a struggle, I tried to gather energy and just run.
He never got in the race and after the finish he was quickly into Hayward Field’s catacombs.
– I usually always thank the others but I was a little angry and just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. Just then I also thought I was out.
A moment later it turned out that Andreas Kramer still managed to advance to the semifinals, the night before Friday, thanks to the time of 1.45.77.
– The body feels good and I have a lot left to give in a semi.
Lahti knocked out
However, Sarah Lahti’s World Cup adventure ended already in the qualifiers. The 5,000-meter race ran in over 30 degrees – just like for Andreas Kramer – and the heat was exhausting for the 27-year-old.
– I was completely done, it feels like I got a slap on the leg. I think I got lactic acid… It hurts like hell on the side, she says.
– I’m fine now, it took ten minutes since I was on my feet again.
The time of 15.26.05 gave a 22nd place.
– A pity that I lost at the end, otherwise there would probably have been a chance.