2024-10-04 05:38:49
In the race for the Team of the Year trophy, the Olympic sailing champions Vadlau/Mähr had a clear lead over the ÖFB men’s team (27 first places/521 points) and Austria’s football champions Sturm Graz (33/484) with 125 first places and 1,093 points. . After seven successes en suite for football, the trophy went back to sailing.
Vadlau/Mähr won Olympic gold in the 470 class in August off Marseille. “We are very happy and honored. There is nothing better than standing here now,” said Vadlau, for whom it was the second award in the athlete election. In 2014 she also won the team prize together with Jolanta Ogar. In 2016, the Rio third place winners Thomas Zajac/Tanja Frank (Nacra 17) were honored. Since 2014, the title of Team of the Year has always gone to the sports of football or sailing.
Standing ovation for Thiem
In addition to the awards in the main categories of team, athlete of the year and honors in sports for the disabled, trophies were awarded in numerous other special categories. A highlight was the special award for tennis professional Dominic Thiem, who is ending his career. When he took the stage, there was a standing ovation in the room for the 2020 US Open winner.
“Many thanks to everyone who made this possible. This is an absolute dream,” said Thiem, who will play his last tournament on the ATP tour in three weeks at the Wiener Stadthalle. The award was presented by soccer star David Alaba, who, according to his own statements, had once observed Thiem during training. “I was fascinated by how ambitious he was – very inspiring,” said Alaba. “I speak for many people in Austria that he was truly an inspiration. You can be very proud of your career.”
The greats of the tennis world also saw it that way, all of whom Thiem defeated on the court. There were video recordings with congratulations from Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. “You know how much I admire you,” Nadal said. “Thank you for everything you have given to all of us,” added Djokovic. Federer emphasized that he really enjoyed playing against Thiem. “Tennis will miss you very, very much.”
The Paralympics medalists Natalija Eder (javelin throw bronze) and Thomas Frühwirth (two handbike silver medals) were also honored at the gala in the disabled sports category. In the Special Olympics area, the prizes went to speed skater Veronika Kaube and alpine skier Simon Berchtold.
Handball goalkeeper Constantin Möstl (handball) was chosen by sports fans as Rising Star of the Year, and climbing coach Kilian Fischhuber was chosen by a jury of experts as a coaching personality. The 3×3 wheelchair basketball players and the 3×3 men’s team provided the sporting moment of the year with European Championship gold in Vienna. Nico Langmann became an athlete with a heart. A special NIKI went to Sports Media Austria Honorary President Michael Kuhn.
Results
Athlete of the Year:
1. Valentin Bontus (sailing) 1,129 points (110 1st places)
2. Stefan Kraft (ski jumping) 891 points (78)
3. Manuel Feller (alpine skiing) 477 points (15)
4. Jakob Schubert (climbing) 360 points (9)
5. Felix Auböck (swimming) 303 points (8)
6. Marcel Sabitzer (football) 194 points (10)
7. Benjamin Karl (Snowboard) 153 Punkte (3)
8. Lukas Weißhaidinger (athletics) 140 points (5)
9. Thomas Preining (motorsport) 103 points (6)
10. Sepp Straka (golf) 100 points (5)
Female athlete of the year:
1. Victoria Hudson (Athletics) 676 (56)
2. Cornelia Hütter (alpine skiing) 652 (46)
3. Jessica Pilz (climbing) 562 (30)
4. Valentina Höll (Mountain bike) 496 (38)
5. Michaela Polleres (Judo) 471 (29)
6. Vasiliki Alexandri (Synchronschwimmen) 415 (19)
7. Eva Pinkelnig (ski jumping) 196 (12)
8. Charlize Mörz (gymnastics) 181 (10)
9. Madeleine Egle (tobogganing) 149 (9)
10. Sarah Dreier (Skibergsteigen) 126 (6)
Team of the Year:
1. Lara Vadlau/Lukas Mähr (sailing/470s) 1,093 (125)
2. ÖFB national team men (football) 521 (27)
3. Sturm Graz (football) 484 (33)
4. ÖHB national team men (football) 468 (27)
5. 3×3 Men (Basketball) 405 (14)
6. OEHV national team men (ice hockey) 224 (11)
7th medley relay men (swimming) 202 (7)
8. AFBÖ national team men
(American Football) 198 (8)
9. Red Bull Racing (Motorsport) 179 (8)
10. Anna-Maria Alexandri/Eirini-Marina Alexandri
(Synchronized swimming) 122 (1)
Points awarded: 1st place: 7 points – 2nd place: 4 – 3rd place: 3 – 4.
Place: 2 – 5. Place: 1
Athletes with disabilities:
1. Thomas Frühwirth (cycling) 86
2. 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball 64
3. Johannes Aigner (alpine skiing) 43
Disabled athlete:
1. Natalija Eder (athletics) 97
2. Melissa Köck (alpine skiing) 70
3. Veronika Aigner (alpine skiing) 64
Special Olympics Sportler:
1. Simon Berchtold (alpine skiing) 182
2. Michael Haas (Stocksport) 30
3. Wolfgang Knoll (Ski alpin) 13
Special Olympics athlete:
1. Veronika Kaube (speed skating) 158
2. Elena Winkler (Ski alpin) 36
3. Dana Schatz (figure skating) 32
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