Cycling: Lea Sophie Friedrich has fulfilled her lifelong dream. The 23-year-old won the European title in the sprint in Grenchen. In the final she was able to prevail against compatriot Pauline Grabosch. Tobias Buck-Gramcko completed the medal set for the BDR yesterday in the individual pursuit with bronze.
Friedrich follows Hinze
Gold and silver for the German sprinters. Even without defending champion Emma Hinze, the BDR dominated the sprint in Grenchen. Leah Sophie Friedrich won the final against her compatriot Pauline Grabosch, who previously defeated the reigning world champion Mathilde Gros in the semifinals.
Leah Sophie Friedrich:
“I've never won an elite sprint title. It's such a nice feeling."
It was a tough duel between Lea Sophie Friedrich and Pauline Grabosch in the sprint final!
⚡ In the end, Lea Sophie Friedrich has the better legs, and with it new ones #EUROPEAN CHAMPION on! #TeamD #WefuerD #track bike pic.twitter.com/9AYZ5QzOWM— Team Germany (@TeamD) February 10, 2023
Buck-Gramcko wins bronze, Milan takes gold
The complete set of medals for the BDR was then taken care of yesterday, Friday evening Tobias Buck Gramcko. The 22-year-old won bronze in the individual pursuit. The gold medal went to Jonathan Milan. The Italian is also known to many spectators from the street. There he drives for Bahrain – Victorious. He has already won gold in the team pursuit alongside Filippo Ganna from the Ineos Grenadiers team. Simone Consonni was nominated there as the fourth driver. The professional from Cofidis has already won the European Championship title in the points race.
So strong Tobias Buck-Gramcko! In the 4000 meter one-on-one pursuit, he puts himself in the small #Final through and gets EM#BRONZE! ⚡#TeamD #WefuerD #track bike pic.twitter.com/EgHP6MBThO
— Team Germany (@TeamD) February 10, 2023