Spain’s Laura García-Caro fell into a big mistake during the 20 kilometer walk.
The first medals of the Rome European Championships were awarded in the women’s 20 km walk. The race was a celebration for the home crowd, because Italy Antonella Palmisano won the gold in an overwhelming manner before his country Valentina Trapletttia.
Instead, the bronze medal was decided in a dramatic way. of Spain Laura García-Caro thought he came third in the goal and already had time to vent. In the very last meters of Ukraine Lyudmila Olyanovska however, pressed alongside and past the Spaniard.
Both had the same time, but the bronze went to the Ukrainian woman.
Commentator Jarmo Lehtinen and commentator Antti Kempas were amazed at the climax at the end.
– Will it pass? What what? The Spaniard already fanned out, but lost the medal. It was a tough ending. Miracles can happen at the stadium.
– We saw sports history at its best, Kempas said.
The medal was the second of the Ukrainian’s career. The surprise was aroused by the fact that the Spaniard had no idea about the Ukrainian who was standing behind him.
– After all, there is a scoreboard there. He didn’t look at all. Of course, if you’re tired, you won’t necessarily notice it, Lehtinen added.