As we reported earlier Harting’s entry in the Werfer Cup was up in-the-air… until today. The reigning Olympic champ’s dinged-up knee cast doubt on his inclusion. But ring-a-ding-ding to Peter Schulte, the meeting director, who is ecstatic when Robert told him he will be in the 2.5m ring this Sunday. “Robert is not quite satisfied [...]
Cottbus born Robert Harting, current Olympic, World and European champion, may postpone the continuation of his discus win streak. While Throwholics would like to see the charismatic German begin his pursuit of Moscow gold at the Werfer Cup 2013 in Wiesbaden on Sunday, May the 19th, not even the SCC Berlin star can say for sure. “The organizers did their [...]
Two things are guaranteed at the Werfertage Halle, the sun will come up and some of the best throwing of 2013 will happen. Expectations run high for the 39th edition of the Werfertage Halle on the 25th and 26th of May. More than five hundred throwers from thirty nations are expected to visit and play with weapons [...]
February 5 – Olympic discus champion Robert Harting has raised more than €7,000 to help support Paralympic swimmer Daniela Schulte after auctioning more than 40 pieces of his personal clothing and memorabilia from London 2012. The German sold off a total of 35 items of clothing on the auction site Ebay, including vests, shirts, official practice kit and bags [...]
Robert Harting won a meet held in Berlin. In front of 54,000 spectators he threw 67.40m. It was the 33rd consecutive victory for him. The last time he lost was August 8, 2010. Virgilijus Alekna was second with 66.63m and Piotr Malachowski 3rd (66.17m). It was a high level meet in Berlin as 6 throwers [...]
The Olympic Champion 2008 Gerd Kanter has secured himself a second place finish in overall Diamond League standings. He is leading the list with 11p ahead of his closest rival Ehsan Hadadi (6p). BUT, in case of bad coincidences he can fall into 2nd. Below are 4 black scenarios called Ehsan Hadadi, Virgilijus Alekna, Piotr [...]
The Olympic champion Robert Harting won DL meet held in Birmingham today. Harting secured his 32th in-a-row victory with 66.64m effort that put him ahead of Estonia´s Gerd Kanter (65.79m). Virgilijus Alekna was third with 65.63m. DL standings: KANTER 11p HADADI 6p ALEKNA 5p
The reigning Olympic Champion Robert Harting had to spend his night in a nearby subway station in London. He slept on bench because thieves stole his sports bag and he was unable to enter the Olympic village. Inside the bag there were all his gear and accreditation card that is necessary to enter the village. [...]
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May 18, 2013
Emotional Adversity
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Javelin Throw Debate
May 16, 2013
World lead for Julian Wruck with impressive 66.32m!
April 16, 2013
Waltzing To Victory: An Interview With Luke Bryant
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