Völkermarkt rowing sisters want to know! Magdalena (32) and Katharina (34) Lobnig start the Olympic project for Paris 2024. Fourth place at the World Championships in Racice makes you want more. For policewoman Kathi it’s “the last chance”. Professional Magdalena will row two tracks next year!
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games project is on track! Carinthia’s rowing sisters Magdalena and Katharina Lobnig have decided: “We want to go to the games with the double scull!”Hungry for moreThe strong fourth place at the World Championships in Belgrade a month ago was the impetus for Kathi to seize her last chance . “I’ve trained with Magdi for years, I’ve always seen her win – now I want that too!” emphasizes Kathi, who is about to be accepted into the top sports squad of the police. On Wednesday, the official start of training will take place with coach Kurt Traer. There is full support from the association.Australia or TexasThe planning for the winter camp is already underway. “We’d like to go overseas to a warmer place – Australia or Texas would be cool,” enthuses Magdalena. “I will drive both boat classes in 2023 – where the chances are best, I will start at the World Championships in September and row for the qualification.” In the Olympic year itself there is still the possibility to also compete with the second boat class qualify. “I also don’t rule out starting in both classes,” says Magdalena.
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