Οι δηλώσεις μετά την κούρσα της Κατερίνας ΝικολαΪδου

Annick Taselaar of the Netherlands shot out of the starting blocks like a woman possessed and had earned a full boat length lead before the 300m mark. This was quite a surprise as Taselaar did not come into this race as one of the favourites. That honour belonged to Judith Sievers of Germany and Laura Oprea of Romania. Had Taselaar gone out too fast? Despite her early speed Taselaar still had the lead at the half way point, but now Sievers was closing fast. 

Sievers, looking calm and measured, then made her move at the 1000m point. Taselaar tried to hold on but it was not long before she was slipping back behind Sievers. Meanwhile Aikaterini Nikolaidou of Greece and Oprea had been working steadily away tracking each other from lanes two and three respectively. Taselaar was under threat. Having nothing more to give in the final sprint Taselaar missed out on a medal with Sievers taking gold, Oprea in second and Nikolaidou in third. Germany’s new single sculler had kept the World Champion title with her country. The 16 year old Oprea wins silver in her first international event.

Results: GER, ROU, GRE, NED, LAT, AZE

Judith Sievers (GER) – Gold
“It was very tough, but I am very happy! I am so proud to be World Champion, that was what I wanted to become since I was young. It would be great to continue as senior, though it’s very tough.”

Laura Oprea (ROU) – Silver
“I wanted to win, but silver is great too!”

Aikaterini Nikolaidou (GRE) – Bronze
“I’m very, very happy. It’s been a hard year for me and I so much wanted this medal. It’s great!”


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