Camilla Richardsson’s top speed also promises a record at 5,000 meters, says Urheilu’s expert Jaakko Ojaniemi. On Tuesday, you should watch the Finns, especially Topi Raita and the Moukarinais.
Urheilu’s expert Jaakko Ojaniemi’s three picks from the European Athletics Championships. Ojaniemi’s extracts can be read every morning on ‘s website and in the app.
by Camilla Richardsson ninth place in the 10,000 meter race with a handsome record time of 32:19.27 was Urheilu’s expert Jaakko Ojaniemi in my opinion, the most exciting moments of Monday’s race day.
– It was a good crowning moment for the evening and a very nice-looking performance from Camilla, Ojaniemi beamed.
Richardsson had run his previous record of 32:27.65 in May. Even though the Esbo IF runner hasn’t really run 10,000 meter races, the result did not surprise Ojaniemi.
– Camilla’s run looked so good in Joensuu at the Kaleva Games, so I thought that maybe such a top 32 time could come if things go well.
Richardsson also plans to participate in the 5,000-meter final, which will be run already on Thursday. The schedule is tight, but if Richardsson recovers well from Monday’s knock, according to Ojaniemi, the result can be good again.
– Isn’t he on the record again, Ojaniemi said.
Richardsson’s 5,000 meter record is from June 15:30.08.
The contestants received rare attention
The Opening Day of the European Championship offered great moments, but Jaakko Ojaniemä was motivated above all by the 10-match. And not just because it’s his own sport.
The crowd that arrived at the stadium in Munich showed that they are a match crowd, because during the matches the athletes were cheered really loudly. Mökä was also admired in Urheilu’s commentary booth.
– The public was very involved and the sport got the most attention from the public. There are very few places where a match gets that kind of attention. It’s great that the sport is appreciated in Germany, Ojaniemi said and admitted that the occasion warmed the old competitor’s heart.
– Yes, you noticed that the contestants also enjoyed it.
The biggest advance favorite of the match, the recent world champion Kevin Mayer had to leave after the opening trip. According to Ojaniemi, the Frenchman’s absence was unfortunate, but on the other hand, it only tightens the competition.
– The fight for victory and the fight for medals will be even tougher, and there are now more opportunities. Of course it’s a shame for Kevin, but isn’t that one world championship enough for this year?
Will Raitanen’s letter come off? Will we see Finnish throwers again in the moukari final?
On Tuesday, you should be awake at least during the preliminaries of the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase and the women’s steeplechase. These are the sports in which, according to Jaakko Ojaniemi, Finland has the most interesting medal opportunities.
Top Raitanen runs in the second heat, which starts at 12:57 Finnish time. Silja Kosonen and Sara Killinen will throw in the first qualifying group at 1:15 p.m. and Krista Tervo in the second qualifying group at 2:30 p.m.
Raitanen’s World Cup performance ended with stomach problems, but he gave a good display of his fitness at the Kaleva Games.
– If Topi’s run looks good and sharp and the kiri comes off easily, then you know that he is fine and then you can expect anything from the final, Ojaniemi said.
Ojaniemi expects that at least the World Championship finalists Krista Tervo and Silja Kosonen will advance to the finals in the European Championships as well.
– In qualifying, it is not necessary to break the qualifying limit of 72.50. 68–69 meters is enough.
The European Championship week in Munich can be seen on channels from August 11 to 21. You can find live broadcasts, highlights, the competition schedule, interesting news and topics on ‘s competition page.