On Tuesday afternoon: Reception for world champion David Storl
Reception for the winner of Moscow tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 pm
David Storl from LAC Erdgas Chemnitz successfully defended his World Championship title from Daegu at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow on Friday evening. With 21.73 metres, he came out on top in a highly exciting competition.
The City of Chemnitz and Sparkasse Chemnitz will give the title winner an enthusiastic reception tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Sparkasse Centre at Bahnhofstraße 51 (Moritzhof). In the presence of Lord Mayor Barbara Ludwig, Storl will sign the City of Chemnitz's Golden Book for the third time. Numerous fans will also have the opportunity to get the double world champion's autograph.
Mayor Barbara Ludwig had already congratulated Storl on his triumph on Friday: "My warmest congratulations on defending the title! To remain so focussed in such an exciting competition and to achieve such an impressive season's best performance deserves respect. That was great publicity for the sport and for Chemnitz."