Decathlete Ehammer becomes a bull

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Simon Ehammer (23) was working part-time in a sports shop not so long ago. Now the decathlete, who won medals from the long jump specialists at the World Championships last summer, has landed a big fish: in the future he will be sponsored by the shower manufacturer Red Bull – as the first Swiss track and field athlete, the second ever after the high jumper Mutaz Barshim.

This shows the level at which his new supporter sees him: the Qatari Barshim has the second highest jump in history in his palmares, is world champion and Olympic champion. A boost for Ehammer at the start of the season. “I’m really looking forward to my first assignments as a ‘bull’,” he tells Blick. “Saturday in Willisau, with a view to the Götzis decathlon, it’s about testing my performance in the disciplines of hurdles, discus throw, shot put, high jump and 300m run, on Sunday the focus is on working for a good cause. It’s It is a great pleasure and honor for me to accompany Wings for Life ambassador Marco Odermatt on his run in Zug and to cheer him on loudly.”

The Appenzeller will be used by the new sponsor at one of the flagship events. With “Wings for Life” the participants raise money for spinal cord research. An event in which Odermatt was also involved last year. “For me as an athlete and as a person, it is impressive and at the same time motivating how active Marco is for the Wings for Life Foundation,” says Ehammer, who has the same manager in Michael Schiendorfer as the Nidwaldner. “Staying grounded in success, always valuing your own health, and running for those around you who can’t walk are the right and important signs of being a role model.” (e.g.)

Source : Blick