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Dortmund (AP) - The Germany eight starts without changes in the Olympic year.
At the European Championships in Varese (Italy) from April 9th to 11th, trainer Uwe Bender trusts the same crew in the parade boat of the German Rowing Association who won the continental title in the only competition of the year on Lake Malta last October.
«We had decided that we would keep the team that we had chosen in spring 2020 after a painstaking selection.
We didn't want to send the athletes through the same mill again, ”said Bender on Wednesday at the presentation of the boat in Dortmund.
The previous year, which was overshadowed by the corona pandemic with numerous regatta cancellations, increases the anticipation for the EM.
«After what feels like a year and a half that we have now trained, our fingernails are burning.
It's good that we can now race again, ”commented batsman Hannes Ocik (Schwerin).
In order to prepare as best as possible for the season highlight in Tokyo, the team wants to attend many regatta dates.
Following the European Championship, the three World Cups in Zagreb / Croatia (April 30th - May 2nd), Lucerne / Switzerland (May 21-23) and Sabaudia / Italy (June 4th-6th) are planned, as well as the International regatta in Duisburg (May 9th).
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