World-class athletics in Dresden: Olympic champions bring excitement!

World-class athletics in Dresden: Olympic champions bring excitement!

Next Sunday, June 1st, 2025, the Heinz Steyer Stadium in Dresden will be the venue for a spectacular athletics festival. A world-class meeting is announced under the name “Goldene Oval Dresden” where everything revolves around speed, jumping power and skill. Image reports that the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts around four hours. For fans of athletics, there are a total of 14 individual competitions as well as exciting sprint decisions to marvel at.

The event's mission is to present outstanding athletes. Three Olympic champions will compete in the opening event of their season: Malaika Mihambo from LG Kurpfalz in the long jump, Yemisi Ogunleye from MTG Mannheim in the shot put and the American Valarie Allman in the discus throw. Athletics.de reveals that the event was awarded the Silver Label by World Athletics for the first time, which underlines the high level of competition.

Top-class participants and exciting competitions

The anticipation for the competitions is increasing because a total of 16 German European Championship, World Cup and Olympic medalists are at the start. Members of the successful 4x100 meter relay team of the German Olympic team will also be represented, such as the talented Rebekka Haase. The athletes are in direct competition with international greats, who will also provide excitement.

A highlight will be the women's long jump, in which Mihambo will meet European Championship third-placed Agate de Sousa from Portugal. Ogunleye and double world champion Chase Jackson from the USA compete in the shot put. If you want to stay behind the scenes, you have the opportunity to follow the event live on television via Das Erste or in the live stream on sportschau.de.

A program for the whole family

A great supporting program is offered for families and athletics enthusiasts. In the pole vault, Emmanouil Karalis from Greece, who has already managed five six-meter jumps this year, and German hopeful Bo Kanda Lita Baehre will fight for the best performances. Another focus is on the hurdles competitions, where the U20 European champion Rosina Schneider is hoping for new best performances with the support of Marlene Meier.

In addition, Karl Bebendorf from Dresden, third in the European Championships in the 3,000 meter obstacle, will also be at the start in the 1,500 meter event. “There's something going on,” he says when he talks about his chances, and the spectators can be curious to see how the athletes will do.

All athletics fans should know: There are around 1,000 tickets available at the box office on Sunday - but it's worth being quick! At the Heinz Steyer Stadium, spectators can expect not only sport at the highest level, but also a communal experience that will thrill everyone present.

Be there when the crème de la crème of athletics gathers in Dresden!