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Promotional films Rowing 114 Where Worlds Meet, Youth Olympic Day in Berlin 4 Shooting 118 Archery 124 Singapore Swimming 126 Facts and Figures 6 Diving 142 Highlight Projects 2010 14 Sailing 146 Taekwondo 150 Promotional films Tennis 158 Image video Singapore, Singapore theme songs „Everyone“, Motto „I can“ 22 Table Tennis 164 Triathlon 168 Interview Artistic Gymnastics 172 DOSB President Thomas Bach 24 Support Team Heads of Delegation Features 182 Brief Vita 28 Presentation Mentors Team Leadership Brief Vita and Information 184 Brief Vita 30 Video interview Junior ambassador Karolin Weber dsj chairman Ingo-Rolf Weiss 190 Representation, Video and Brief Vita 32 Training Camp Presentation athletes Representation 194 Introduction 40 Participants 196 Youth Guides 234 Badminton 42 Assistants 236 Basketball 44 Boxing 52 Presentation DOSB Fencing 58 Profile 240 Weightlifting 64 Judo 66 Olympic bid Munich 2018 Canoe 70 The time has come 248 Athletics 76 Modern Pentathlon 108 Legal Notice 252 Wrestling 112

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The Youth Olympic Games will soon be held for the first time in Olympic history; they will be hosted by the city-state of Singapore from August 14 to 26, 2010. The goal of the Youth Games is to encourage young athletes to pursue their high-performance sports in accordance with ethical values such as excellence, friendship and respect. Take a look at these videos, which will help you get into the spirit of this first-ever event!

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Trailer about Singapore ”Where Worlds Meet“ Video of Youth Olympic Day in Berlin

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Geography: Singapore is located at the southernmost part of the Malayan peninsula, and is connected to Malaysia via two bridges. The sovereign city-state consists of a main island and about 60 smaller isles, most of which are uninhabited. The coastline is about 150km. The landscape is slightly hilly and only 50% of the surface is covered with buildings, the rest is parks, plantations and woods. Beside São Paulo, Singapore is the sole city with its own primary forest, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The diversity of plants and species to be found there are larger than on the whole North American continent. Climate: Tropical. Singapore is located 137km north of the equator; that is why the day and night temperatures vary between 26°C and 19°C. The climate is sunny and warm. During the monsoon season from November to January, heavy and warm rainfalls might occur. History: Singapore was mentioned first in a Chinese narration of the third century as “island at the end of the peninsula”. In 1365, the “seaside” town appeared in a Javanese document. According to Malay annals, the settle- ment received its current name from a prince, who shipwrecked at the coast of the island. At the beach he saw an animal which he took for a lion (san- scrit: Singa). The prince interpreted this encounter as good omen und decided to construct his new city there and to call it Singa Pura, the “lion city”. Until the 19th century, Singapore remained fairly unknown until Sir Thomas Official Name: Republic of Singapore Stamford Raffles (British East India Company) recognized the strategic im- Surface: 697km². The city-state measures 42km from East to West and 23km portance of its location directly at the large trading routes in 1819 and from North to South. seized the island for the Britons. Raffles established a secure trading port for Inhabitants: 4.8 million (as per 2008). 77% Chinese, 14% Malay, 8% Indians freighters and declared Singapore a tax-free trading zone. The rapid devel- and 1% Eurasians and persons of other ethnic origins. Singapore is a young opment of Singapore attracted immigrants of different origins and cultures. city-state with an average age of 37,3 years among the population.At an In 1911, the city had a population of 250,000 people who mainly came from average of 81.7 years, life expectancy is relatively high. the southern provinces of China, from India, Indonesia, the Middle East and Capital: Singapore Malaysia.

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In 1942, Singapore was conquered by the Japanese. After the surrender of Entry: Visitors from the EU member states do not need a visa, but a pass- Japan in 1945, the city fell under British military administration and Singa- port that is valid for at least for six more months when entering the country. pore became Crown Colonie. In 1963 Singapore affiliates with Malaya, At the passport control, tourists receive a “Social Visit Pass“stamped into the Sarawak and Nordborneo to the “Federation of Malaysia“ but declares itself pass, which entitles for a stay of 14 days. as souvereign Nation on 09th August 1965 and becomes a member of the Vaccacination: Singapore disposes of a very high hygienic and cleanliness UNO one month later. Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore standard. Tab water can be used for drinking without any problems. Special of the People’s Action Party made the city-state to what it is today. He vaccinations are not necessary. Only people arriving from yellow fever affect- pitchforked the country poor in natural ressources in an economic miracle. ed areas (Africa or Latin America) need to have a yellow fever vaccination. The contemporary Prime Minister of the parliamentary Republic is Lee Hsien Internet: www.yoursingapore.com Loong. contact for consumers: info@stb-germany.de, Economy: Due to its location at the junction of important navigation and Telefon: +49-(0) 69/920 770-0, Fax: +49-(0) 69/2978922 flight routes Singapore is a considerable centre of commerce in Southeast Asia. The country possesses the busiest ports in the world with 600 shipping companies. The economic structure of the Republic is affected by industry, as well as financial services. The economic growth has been between 6 and 4 percent for years now. The gross domestic product accounts for 135 billion US-Dollars (2006) resultant to a GDP of 30,400 USD per capita. About 30 per cent of the employed population work in the industry and 70 per cent in the service sector. Currency: Singapore Dollar (1 SGD ~ 0,50 EUR) Language: English is the business language and is widely spoken and under- stood. National language is Malay. Other langauges spoken are Chinese and Contact PRESS Contact Tamil. Singapore Tourism Board Kleber PR Network GmbH Brigitte U. Fleischauer (Ms) Sara Yussefi/Verena Dolz Time Shift: Middle European Time + 7 hours Hochstrasse 35 – 37 Hamburger Allee 45 During European summer time + 6 hours 60313 Frankfurt 60486 Frankfurt Arrival: Singapore can be reached via the large airports in Germany, Aus- Tel.: +49-(0) 69/920 770-0 Tel.: +49-(0) 69/71 91 36-74/-25 tria, The Netherlands and Switzerland several times a day. Nonstop connec- Tel.: +49-(0) 69/920 770-12 direkt Fax: +49-(0) 69/71 91 36-51 Fax: +49-(0) 69/29 789 22 E-Mail 1: [email protected] tions exist by Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Lufthansa. The flight time E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail 2: [email protected] consist of 12 hours. Web: www.yoursingapore.com Web: www.kprn.de

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Sightseeing 01. Singapore Zoo With over 300 species of animals housed in a spacious rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo offers visitors a chance to get closer to nature. Spend your day watching the talented animals perform, interacting with them in their natural habitat, or even feeding them treats – it’s guaranteed you’ll come away with a wildly unforgettable experience!

02. The Singapore Flyer Get that top-of-the-world feeling with the world’s tallest observation wheel which offers stunning views of the Singapore skyline. Take turns spotting landmarks like the Marina Bay, Singapore River and Merlion Park from a thrilling height of 165m. Spectacular by day and breathtaking by night, it’s a sight not to be missed!

03. Merlion There are many vibrant lifestyle attractions in What’s a trip to Singapore without a picture of the iconic Merlion? A crea- Singapore – whether it is arts and culture, food, ture with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, it is the international nature or adventure – there is something for symbol by which the country is recognized. Take a slow stroll to Merlion Park for some enchanting sights of the Business District and the Singapore everyone! River, and don’t forget your camera!

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Shopping 02. East Coast Park 01. Bugis Village With an area occupying 185 hectares, East Coast Park is Singapore’s largest Known as “the largest street-shopping location in Singapore”, Bugis Street park. It is a popular place to have barbeques, engage in a spot of exercise or offers a dazzling array of goods to suit any fashion style or trend. Tourists even just enjoy the sea breeze. The best way to explore the park is on two and locals alike throng these cluttered streets to emerge with bargains that wheels or four, with bicycle and rollerblade rental kiosks scattered through- come at a fraction of the prices you get elsewhere. Come here to get Singa- out the park. Treat yourself to some delicious black pepper crab at Singa- pore souvenirs, great fashion deals or simply for a taste of authentic street pore’s famous Jumbo Seafood restaurant. food. Museums 02. Far East Plaza Travel through time and space into enchanting worlds of discovery. Be awed Located on the fringe of the Orchard Road shopping district, this teen-ori- by ancient civilisations spanning 5,000 years and experience the richness and ented fashion mall has alternative fashion for the budget-conscious shopper. diversity of our different cultures. Admire exquisite works of art and marvel Boasting more variety than your typical shopping mall, it is little surprise at the wonders of Science. Relive the emotional horrors of World War II and that many young entrepreneurs choose to set up their shops here. Fashion be wowed by our achievements in city planning, security and healthcare. for youth by youth? That’s a design for stylish success! Finally, be amazed by the story of Singapore and embark on an expedition with the treasures of our past. There is something for everyone with 51 ACTIVITies museums – including Singapore Art Museum, National Museum, Asian Civili- 01. G Max Reverse Bungee sations Museum – to choose from. For those who seek out thrills, look no further than the G Max Reverse Bungee located at Clarke Quay. Blast yourself to the stars, or at least repli- cate that experience with the ride that simulates the gravitational force of a rocket launch. Adrenalin junkies, prepare to be stimulated by 200km/h speeds that hurl you 60m above the city. Don’t worry, scream your hearts out. We promise we won’t tell.

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City Three Festivals” which presented the colourful cultures of Singapore at Orchard Road. The show programme will become even more attractive in 2010 and offers many surprises.

This year a number of new ticket options have been introduced, including an entirely new category: The Walkabout Tickets enable guests to enter Zone 1 and also include a three-days ticket (Premier Walkabout) where one will have views of the pit lane, finish line and spectacular curves.

70% of the race track leads through the public streets of town and passes almost all touristic highlights. 1.2 kilometres have been built new in a record time. The race show-jumping course has been prepared by the German architect Herrmann Tilke. The race track is particularly fast and anticlockwise.

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Formula 1 with the First Night Race in the History of F1 The 2010 FORMULA 1 TM SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX takes place in Singapore on September 26, 2010 this year. The spectacular night event will be organised for the third time and promises to become a unique experience with many surprises. Last year, the concerts F1 Rocks! has already been a huge success for the Lion city. Mega stars such as Beyoncé and the Black Eyed Peas performed and entertained the audience with music in addition to the sports event. However, guests also enjoyed cultural events like “One

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the clock. The construction work will take the uniqueness of the historic areas into consideration and will let the charme of the river come alive at night with the new light instal- lations. Events will take place on the different quays along the river that are as unique as the organisers. During the day, visitors can experience the history around the harbour area: They can go to the Asian Civilizations Museum or to the first landing side of Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of modern Singa- pore. The area transforms during the sunset into a popular restaurant and entertainment spot.

Marina Bay Sands On an area of 570,000 square metres which is comparable to six fair grounds, the Integrat- ed Resort Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is being built. The hotel and event complex will be divided into 98,000 square metres of MICE Image of Marina Bay Sands by night facilities and 74,000 square metres for shops, an ice-scating area, water games and canals, in- and outdoor restaurants, lounges and clubs. The “Art Science Museum” is shaped in form of a lotus Extension of the Singapore River Bank flower and is another architectonic highlight of the whole project. Two Although visitors of the Singapore River might think the area offers already theatres that can host 2,000 people will e.g. perform “The Lion King” and a lot, there will still be quite some changes. It will soon become even more the second casino in Singapore will be soon opened here. The architecture attractive and offers many lifestyle and entertainment options all around that has been established by Moshe Safdie adapts to the shape of the bay and is surrounded by tropical flowers.

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The hotel consists of three towers and will also include some luxury shops. Louis Vuitton will open an “Island Store” that is built on the Marina Bay. It will look like a swimming crystal pavilion on the Marina Bay. In addition to that, there will be shops by TIFFANY & CO, Chanel, GUESS, La Senza, ROUL etc.

The most spectacular attraction of the whole project will probably be the Sky Park that has a size of three hectares. It is an open-air garden on top of the three hotel towers on the 50th floor. There will be a swimming pool and a restaurant that invites everyone to relax.

The Double Helix Pedestrian Bridge will connect the Marina Bay Sands Re- sort with the Singapore Flyer. The Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resorts were scheduled to open at the end of April 2010.

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Resorts World Sentosa On Sentosa Island a leisure time paradise is being built: Resorts World Sento- sa (RWS) will have the size of an area of 49 hectares. One of the main attractions will be the Universal Studios Singapore and the DreamWorks Digital The “Art Science Museum” is shaped in form of a lotus flower and considered an architec- Animation Studios. 16 of the 22 theme rides have been exclusively devel- tonic highlight. oped for Singapore.

Certain parts of the resorts have already opened: On February 14. right on A big variety of different events that will take place at Sands Expo and time for the Chinese New Year, the first casino in Singapore opened and Convention Centre at the Integrated Resort has already been announced. presented itself with a big variety of games. The first visitors even had the Events about engineering, lifestyle, textiles, research, machine industry, chance to take a look at other areas of the impressive complex like the first renewable energies etc. will be realised there. For each event between 3,000 Universal Studios. The theme park has been opened for the public in the and 25,000 will be expected. middle of March.

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Ten restaurants and four hotels are opened already. The restaurants are Mandai Area – A New Nature Destination organised by 2,700 members of the Resorts World Sentosa F&B teams. The The Mandai area – imbedded in the tropical rainforest – is the current home offer is versatile and varies from hawker specialities to contemporary menu of the international highly praised Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari, the creations in its programme. Furthermore, there will be a big variety of cafés, first night zoo of the world. The whole area is supposed to become further patisseries, bars and clubs. Additionally, there will be themed restaurants at developed e.g. with another animal park and mixed concepts that have the Universal Studios. The theme park has been open to the public since boutique hotels, lifestyle topics and luxury spa and wellness in their pro- mid-March. gramme.

RWS will be the home of the worldwide biggest oceanarium, the Marine Educational and interactive parts will be combined with entertainment Life Park, and a rainforest water park with a water bridge that has a length events and, thus, Mandai is also supposed to become a family destination of 450 metres and leads through the tropical vegetation. and people can spend a whole day. With new attractions, the number of visitors should be increased. Mandai will become a unique nature destina- The resort has been designed by star architect Michael Graves. His goal is to tion with its own charme that differs from Marina Bay, Sentosa or Orchard mingle the tropical surrounding of the island with the modern architecture. Road. Investors can present projects that take the natural environment of The green paradise is supposed to be finished in 2010. Mandai into consideration and adapt their ideas to it. www.rwsentosa.com

Renovation of Orchard Road Orchard Road is the most famous shopping street in Singapore. More than one hundred thousand people go shopping there every year which leaves marks. It has now been renovated for 20 million Euros in order to stay an attractive destination for shopping lovers from all over the world. The overall picture has been improved and the infrastructure renewed. Today, Orchard Road has one of the most modern lighting systems for the trees that are situated on the boulevard. Additionally, exciting locations for events and more malls have been built that are connected and enable pe- destrians a comfortable access.

20 Content Highlights Projects 2010 21 Youth Olympic Games 2010 Getting ready for Singapore

Singapore – the tiny city-state in Southeast Asia – is writing sports history. For the first time in history, the world’s young athletes are coming together to compete in their own Olympic Games. This is a first, and it represents the legacy of Jacques Rogge, who spoke of a “key moment for the Olympic movement” as the announcement was made that Singapore would host the Games. To get into the spirit of the first-ever Youth Olympic Games, take a look at these videos!

The motto of the 2010 Youth Games in Singapore: “I can”

Singapore’s promotional video Singapore 2010 theme Song “Everyone”

22 Content 23 The vision of the Youth Games Interview with DOSB President Thomas Bach

„Lighthearted Games by and for young people” petitive sports and professional careers. Twenty-two members of the Ger- man Youth Olympics team are currently attending an elite school for athletes, which underscores the importance of this facility that combines school- ing with sports. And, of course, I hope that the young people competing in Singapore will have a good time, and that they will enjoy competing with the other athletes, representing 204 other National Olympic Committees, but also communicating with them and learning more about other cultures.

How will the Youth Games differ from the regular Olympics? Thomas Bach: The difference lies in the link between sports, culture and education. This link will be strengthened by the fact that all of the participants will remain in Singapore for the duration of the Games, and they will all stay in the Olympic Village. None of them will simply show up for their competitions and then leave. The athletes will all experience the Youth Olympics in an exceptionally intense atmosphere. Anyone who has ever spent time in an Olympic Village knows what I mean. I’m excited just talking about it. This sense of community will be an important part of the Youth Ng Ser Miang, chairman of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee (right), Games. I am firmly convinced that this will indeed be a lighthearted and and DOSB President Thomas Bach carrying the torch for the Youth Olympic Games happy event – Olympic Games by and for young people.

How much importance is the German team attaching to the medal count? Mr. Bach, what is the DOSB, the German Olympic Sports Confederati- Thomas Bach: Naturally, athletic success is an important part of the com- on, expecting from the Youth Olympic Games? petitions in Singapore. After all, this occasion will bring together the world’s Thomas Bach: We hope that young people will become more engaged in most talented athletes in the relevant age groups. But we will not be focus- Olympic sports and the values of the Olympic Games. We want them to ing on the unofficial medal count. Our hope, instead, is that these young embrace and internalize this wonderful mixture of sports, education and people will be inspired by the Olympic atmosphere, and that some of them culture. The new approach of the IOC, as reflected in the Youth Games, is in will successfully compete for Germany at the Olympic Games two years from keeping with the DOSB’s efforts to bring together schools, education, com- now in London, or in Rio de Janeiro in six years.

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For many, the Games in Singapore will be their first time competing Mr. Bach, you and the other IOC members will be traveling to Singa- in a major international event. Do you remember what it was like pore. What competitions are you especially looking forward to? when you first took part in an international fencing competition? Thomas Bach: Most of all, I am looking forward to the atmosphere and to Thomas Bach: I remember it vividly. I was about 13 years old, and I was seeing the response of young people to these new Games. I can’t wait to see invited to participate in an international team competition against the how the idea of the Youth Games is translated into practice, how young Netherlands in Amsterdam. It was a real adventure for me. My parents first people from 205 National Olympic Committees will get to know each other sent me to get a haircut – the boy needs to look good, they said. And then and experience how sports bring people together. And hopefully they will we won. The best part, though, was finding the letter in our mailbox letting be able to stay in contact with one another for a long time, thanks to the me know that I had been chosen for the national team, and receiving my new world of digital media. I plan to be in Singapore from the beginning of uniform in the national colors. That was exhilarating. At the competition, I the Youth Olympics until the end. I will try to watch as many events as I can, particularly enjoyed the opportunities I had to get to know and talk with and I look forward to numerous conversations with the young athletes. the other fencers.

How long did the effect of this experience last? Thomas Bach: It was an enormous motivator. If you have ever been part of the national team or the German Olympic team, you never want to leave, you want to be a permanent member. I was able to achieve my goal, but it required a lot of hard work.

You were the Olympic champion in fencing in Montreal in 1976 and know what it feels like to take home a gold medal. What do you think it will mean to win at the Youth Olympic Games? Thomas Bach: It is a wonderful thing to win a gold medal – whether at the Olympics or the Youth Olympics, or in other aspects of life. Gold medals stand for excellence. For athletes, a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games will mean that they are the very best in their age group. This will motivate these young athletes to work even harder to earn the right to compete in IOC President, Jacques Rogge, an- Karolin Weber, Thomas Bach, Dirk Nowitzki, André the regular Olympic Games. nouces the host of the Youth Olym- Lange, Katarina Witt und Claudia Bokel (left) pic Games.

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THOMAS BACH INGO-ROLF WEISS

born 29.12.1953 in Würzburg; DOSB President born 12.10.1963 in Münster; Chairman Deutsche married; lawyer married; employee Sportjugend (dsj)

EBERHARD GIENGER Prof. Walther Tröger

born 21.07.1951 in Künzelsau; DOSB Vice President born 4.02.1929 in IOC member married, three children; Wunsiedel; married, two child- certified sports teacher, mem- ren; lawyer ber of Bundestag, entrepreneur PROF. DR. GUDRUN DOLL-TEPPER Claudia Bokel

born 5.10.1947 in Berlin; DOSB Vice President born am 30.08.1973 in IOC member sport scientist Ter Apel, The Netherlands; certified chemist

HANS-PETER KRÄMER CHRISTIAN BREUER

born 8.01.1941 in Kiel; DOSB Vice President born 3.11.1976 in Krefeld; Athlete representative certified merchant married; one child, federal police officer

WALTER SCHNEELOCH DR. MICHAEL VESPER

born 2.04.1947 in Bensberg; DOSB Vice President born 6.04.1952 in Köln; DOSB General Director married, two children married, four children; sociologist

ILSE RIDDER-MELCHERS

born 28.11.1944 in Hindenburg; DOSB Vice President married, two children; minister ret.

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Dr. Ulf Tippelt Dr. Casper Grim

born am 29.05.1963 in Chef de Mission born 30.12.1974 in Osnabrück; Team Physician Ebersbach/Sachsen; married, orthopaedics at clinical centre one child; director competitive Osnabrück sports at the DOSB

Benjamin Folkmann Dr. verena Freiberger

born 27.08.1979 in Gießen; Deputy Chef de Mission born 08.07.1979 in Bayreuth; Team Physician law student, dsj board member internist at TU Munich

Sabine Krapf Maik Schwarzbach

born 4.06.1964 in Heidenheim; Team Office born 30.09.1981 in Dresden; Physical therapist publicist and political scientist, physiotherapist, physical thera- head of unit Olympic Games at pist for the German Swimming DOSB Federation

Christian Klaue Zdena Kraft

born 26.02. 1975 in Wernigerode; Press Officer born 20.05.1980 in Darmstadt; Physical therapist sport scientist, head of media physical therapist for the soccer and public relations at DOSB club TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen and for the German Track and Field Association

30 Content 31 Junior ambassador Karolin Weber A contact person for all concerned

When you tell people that you are a young ambassador, what do they think that means? Karolin Weber: First they ask me what this event is that I’m working for. Most people have never even heard of the Youth Olympic Games. So the first thing I have to do is tell them what the Games are, and what their pur- pose is. After that’s clear, it’s easier to explain that my job is to promote the Games. And since there is a fairly large age gap between the chef de mission and the athletes, I serve as a liaison and a contact person for both sides.

Has anyone so far had a totally different idea of your responsibilities? Karolin Weber: No, actually that hasn’t happened. Most people have never heard of a junior ambassador, and they have no idea what the term means. This is true whether I’m talking to people from Germany or from other countries. We will be the first to put this concept into practice.

How did it happen that you became a junior ambassador? Karolin Weber: I first came into contact with the Olympic Youth Games in Japan, China, Hungary – Karolin Weber has traveled all over the summer of 2009. I was attending a conference for young athletes in the world as a volunteer sports official. Next stop: Singapore, Japan on the topic of Global Youth Exchange Programs. Together with two where the 23-year-old, who is studying medicine at the Univer- other participants – one of them is serving on an organizational committee sity of Saarbrücken, will be representing the German Olympic for Singapore, the other is involved in organizing the 2010 Winter Youth Sports Confederation (DOSB) as a junior ambassador. Together Games in Innsbruck – I took part in a workshop organized by the Culture with her 29 international colleagues and 60 young people from and Education Program (CEP). As I was reporting back to the German Sports Youth organization (dsj), I was told about the upcoming competition to Singapore, she will serve as a contact person, interpreter and participate in the junior ambassador program, and that I should keep my organizer all in one – for officials and athletes alike. Karolin eyes open for it. I did, and ended up applying. And I was accepted. Weber tells us about drumming classes, the “Cube” and the friendly, welcoming people of Singapore. The interview was Did it involve a selection process? conducted by Maximilian Haupt. Karolin Weber: There was no interview, the entire application was

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handled in writing. I don’t know the details of the selection criteria, but I know whether we, as ambassadors, have done a good job planning. And it imagine that my experience with international sports policy and my lan- may be that an activity we expected to involve difficulties will end up being guage skills played a role in my selection. I’m so pleased that I was chosen, something the athletes especially enjoy. along with so many other well-qualified volunteers. Can you give me an example? Were you chosen by the DOSB? Karolin Weber: At first I wasn’t at all sure that “community drumming” I was chosen by the DOSB, but then officially appointed by the Internation- would be a good idea, I didn’t find it to be very convincing on paper. An al Olympic Committee (IOC). hour, a group of athletes and a lot of drums – and the participants were expected to create salsa rhythms together by the end. I was really skeptical. What exactly will you be responsible for in Singapore? But when I experienced it for myself, I thought it was fantastic. I hope the Karolin Weber: I already spent five days in Singapore at the end of March, athletes agree. and was involved in a trial run of the program along with the other 30 junior ambassadors and the 60 CEP Champions [Editor’s note: Young people What have you done to prepare for this event? from Singapore who also serve as a liaison between the athletes and offi- Karolin Weber: I have tried to keep up with everything that was happen- cials]. We also looked for possible improvements and brainstormed about ing. Using new media, such as Facebook, we have been able to stay in con- how best to communicate with the athletes. My main task will be to estab- tact with the other junior ambassadors. I have also given quite a few inter- lish contact between the athletes and the CEP and let the athletes know views, and I’m involved in the dsj camp that is being held in Singapore for 36 about the opportunities available to them. In case of language issues I can young Germans. In addition, I was at Youth Olympic Day in Berlin and also act as an interpreter. I will join the athletes on their outings and attend helped to lead the workshop to prepare the athletes for the Games. their events, so that I can serve as a contact person if any questions or problems arise. That involves a lot of different areas. How much time is all of this taking? Now that you have already spent time in Singapore and seen most of Karolin Weber: It takes a great deal of time. There have been many e-mails what there is to see: Is there anything that you are particularly loo- to answer. I have had to keep track of what was happening on our group’s king forward to? Facebook page. Then there is the “Cube” at http://www.olympic.org, where Karolin Weber: It will be nice to see the other junior ambassadors and the you can take a look at the profiles of the athletes who have qualified for the CEP Champions again. And of course I’m interested in seeing how the ath- Games. I’ve visited the site on a regular basis. None of these things is a major letes like the various activities planned by the Culture and Education Pro- commitment in itself, but together they take up considerable time. gram. Until we see their reactions and experience the program, we won’t

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What would you describe as the most exciting part of Singapore, now that you have had a chance to look around a bit? Karolin Weber: The wonderful thing about Singapore is the diverse mixture of cultures, unlike anywhere else in the world. That is something we’re not familiar with at all. The Indian is the Chinese guy’s best friend, and then they are joined by a German – since they all go to the same school. It doesn’t matter where you are from, what is important is who you are. I was fascinated by how friendly and multicultural a single city can be.

Video of Karolin Weber the first young ambassador of the Olympic Youth Games

Karolin Weber is hugging Dirk Nowitzki at the Youth Olympic Day in Berlin.

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Name Karolin Weber Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Karo You need a lot passion and stamina. day of birth 10.05.1986 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Wittlich My grandmother, because she was laughing so much. Club PSV Wengerohr What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP – The best band is Kings of Leon with the song “Use somebody”. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Very kitschy, but lovely: Notting Hill with Hugh Grant. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate – ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to finish my studies and I want become a good doctor. In ten years I want – to have my own doctor’s office and I want to be very close to the Olympic Games Which year and where did you start competing at the national / by volunteering. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? – http://www.studivz.net/Profile/wISVLY65OziLlsI6Gi8ySlKDoe6gUATs5WzdcqrS2Gc/ What are your sporting achievements and results to date? tid/102 – http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=667480091 What languages do you speak? German, English and a litle bit of French. What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) University What do you like to do in your free time? I like reading, swimming and enjoying life. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My greatest moment has nothing to do with my best sporting moment. As I was spectator at the Olympic Games in Beijing, we had two tickets for the handball match. On the way to the subway we met a Chinese man with his son. We gave the tickets to our new friends. The boy took it starry-eyed, it was incredible. Without us he would never have had the chance to go to the Olympic Games.

38 Content Young ambassador 39 Germany‘s Youth Olympic Team Introducing our 70 athletes

August 14-16, 2010 – some 3,600 young athletes (between the ages of 14 and 18) representing all 205 Na- tional Olympic Committees will be participating in the first-ever Youth Olympic Games.

Each NOC has at least four slots, and Germany will be fielding a team of 70 athletes. The DOSB will also be sending medical student Karolin Weber, who hails from Landscheid, as one of 30 ambassadors to the Games. In addition, the organization Ger- man Sports Youth (dsj) is sending 36 young people to a hands-on camp in Singapore: young coaches, referees, reporters and officials. According to the latest information, 1,500 journalists The Youth Olympic Games will be holding its premiere in Singapore, from 60 countries will be report- and Germany will be there, represented by 70 athletes. The 37 girls ing on the premiere of the Youth Games in Singapore. A total of 20,000 and 33 boys who make up the team can be seen for the first time in local and international volunteers will be working at the event, and 500,000 the above photo, taken in front of Marathon Gate at Berlin’s Olympic fans are expected to attend. Stadium (above).

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Name Fabienne Deprez What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname - I listen to everything; I love it loud. day of birth 08.02.1992 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Langenfeld Of course “Pretty Woman”! It is typical for women. Another good movie is “No Club FC Langenfeld Reservations”. OSP Rhein-Ruhr What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? A big dream is to be part of the Olympic Games 2016, the Olympic Games 2012 Who is your Coach? would also be nice, but I must work hard for my university entrance diploma. Xu Yan Wang and Holger Hasse How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1138004559 Since I was six years old. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 1999. International: since 2001. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The 5th place at the Junior World Championships 2010 (single). What languages do you speak? English, German, French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? Tennis is also very interesting; at big events I like to watch it on TV. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? It was the qualification for the Youth Olympic Games. I won the final against the favourite. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Motivation and discipline are very important to become the best! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Carolin Christen Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Caro Britta Steffen, she never gave up after a kickback. day of birth 22.09.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Berlin Akon, Pop, Glow of Madcon Club TSV Grünberg What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP – Step up to the streets, Will Smith Elite School – What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? – Birte Schaake How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/caro.christen1 In 2007 Schueler VZ http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/V4o1UUepa3dWMijEpX_IeqkSmP- Which year and where did you start competing at the national / GSsLH1Sp8w2cIZd4I international level? National: four years, International: one year What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German U16-Champion 2008, German U16-Champion 2009, 2nd place at Ger- man U17-Championships 2010, being part of the national U16-team at the Euro- pean Championships in 2009 What languages do you speak? German, English, French, Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School, Theo-Koch-Schule Grünberg What do you like to do in your free time? Meeting friends, swimming and playing other sports. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Becoming Champion at my first National Championships in 2008. This was indescribable, it was my dream for the whole season. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Do not only trust on your talent, work hard and practise.

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Name Lena Gohlisch Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname – You must have ambitions and work hard, also in bad times. Trust in yourself and day of birth 26.10.1993 have fun! place of birth Berlin Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Club Berlin Baskets/ Tus Lichterfelde Matej Mamic because he gave his best at all times and he was a great teamlea- OSP Berlin der. He was an excellent defense player. Unfortunately he got badly injured at Elite School – a basketball match and had to quit his career. But he got back into normal life through his will power and although the doctors were pessimistic in the first Who is your Coach? place. I admire him for this comeback as much as for his ability as Basketball Marko Müller and Michael Buß. player. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? In 2009. I love the bands “scouting for girls” and “MGMT”. MGMT wrote the best song as Which year and where did you start competing at the national / well “kids”. international level? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? National: since 2005 The actor Alexis Bledel is my favourite actress and the best movie is “The Kite What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Runner”. Champion of the regional league called “Regionalliga” 2010, Bundesliga-Quar- What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate terfinal with the U17-Team 2009/2010, Berlin Champion U17, 2nd at the German ambition? Streetball Championships. I want to get a good German and French universal entrance diploma and want What languages do you speak? to play Basketball at a high level. Maybe I can go to an US College. German, English, French and Spanish How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1633024340 Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like reading books, meeting my friends and playing other sports. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Reaching the Bundesliga Quarterfinals 2009/2010. It was incredible. We lost the return match, but had won the match at home. I think there was no club before which was so happy after losing.

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Name Felicitas Grasshoff arrived. Nickname Itzi Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? day of birth 07.05.1993 You must work on your own. Do not say “I cannot do this”, give it a try first. Do place of birth Witten not lose your joy and motivate yourself as best you can. Club Rhöndorf (Change is imminent) Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. OSP Rheinland Basically all people who believe in themselves, who work and who want to Elite School Tannenbusch-Gymnasium Bonn change the world, people who manage their days with joy. What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Who is your Coach? I like musicians who present in their music what they think and feel. I listen to all Therese Schielke kinds of music. Emotional songs which make sense are songs I like. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? In June 2010 “Lottie and Lisa” is the best movie. I like cliché and kitschy movies as well. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate international level? ambition? National: in 2006, International: in 2009. I want to persue a profession, where I do different things, I want to be creative, What are your sporting achievements and results to date? moving and happy. As well I want to practice my sport as long as I can. 14 times international, 2nd place at the German Championships, one year in the How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? US playing Basketball successfully Search for my real name: Facebook, SchülerVZ What languages do you speak? English, German, some French and a little bit Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I am interested in other cultures, languages and people. Gaining experience is also very important for me. I like being around animals. I have been experiencing that for one year and I can’t help but be amazed about those creatures. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? As I won the match in the US with my former team last year. We worked well together without any preparation and we could share this joy and success for the season. We trusted each other. The sport gave me the feeling that I have

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Name Alexandra Höffgen Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Alex You have to practice hard and work a lot for success. day of birth 29.10.1993 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Dortmund Dirk Nowitzki of course! He has been playing brilliantly for years. Club SG BBZ Opladen What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Rhein-Neckar Heidelberg My style of music is a rich mixture. I like Pink, Sido and Shakira. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? My favourite movies are “WALL E” and “Schuh des Manitu”. Till Schweiger and Who is your Coach? Jürgen Vogel are my favourite actors. Grit Schneider and Gerry Williams What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year did he / she start to coach you? ambition? Since one year. I want to become a good player in the german Bundesliga. and I want to estab- Which year and where did you start competing at the national / lish myself in the national team. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? National: since 2006 You can find my at SVZ under Alex H. Quirinus Gymnasium Neuss. International: since 2008. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The biggest success was the participation at the European Championships 2008 in Poland. We became 13th. What languages do you speak? English, German, French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like swimming and I like to go to the cinema with my friends and I like mathematics. I am in a mathematics club. Sometimes we attend a mathematics competition. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? It was the nomination for the European Championships. I was so happy and relieved.

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Name Artur Bril What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I like R´n`B and Rap. The best singer is Eminem and the best song is day of birth 03.02.1992 “Lose yourself”. place of birth Fergana (Usbekistan) What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club SC Colonia 06 Köln My favourite movie is “Lucky no. seven” and the best actor is Josh Hartnett. OSP Rheinland What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? I want to become an Olympic Champion. Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Gregory Tolkovetz – Which year did he / she start to coach you? He starts coaching me since eight years. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? Since seven years. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? World Champion 2010 and German Champion (eight times) What languages do you speak? German and Russian What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like playing soccer, listening to music and meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The victory at the World Championships. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? – Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Thomas Vahrenholt What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Tommy Bushido, Key one , Bushido - Alles wird gut day of birth 04.04.1992 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Köln – Club SC Colonia 06 Köln What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Rheinland ambition? Elite School – Olympic Champion and a professional. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Gregory Tolkovetz Which year did he / she start to coach you? – Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd at the World Junior Championships 2010 What languages do you speak? German, English (school level) What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) – What do you like to do in your free time? – What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The 3rd place at the World Junior Championships 2010. It felt very good. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Lots of training Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Denis Radovan What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Denny Hip-Hop day of birth 12.10.1992 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Köln I am legend Club SC Colonia 06 Köln What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Rhein-Neckar ambition? Elite School Helmholtz-Gymnasium Heidelberg Being the best and earning money out of my sport. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1601198172 Zoltan Lunka Which year did he / she start to coach you? 2007 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2003 International: since 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd place at the U19-World Championships 2010 What languages do you speak? German, English, Romanian What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer, listen to good music and I like cars. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When the referee lifts the hand of the champion Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Practice a lot. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Felix Sturm, Bernhard Hopkins, Manny Pacquiao

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Name Richard Hübers thight final. I worked so hard for that day, it was incredible. Nickname Richi Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? day of birth 10.02.1993 You have to work hard and practice a lot. After a kickback you have to motiva- place of birth Solingen te yourself more than other times. I think it is very important to have fun when Club TSV Bayer Dormagen you practice. You must know, that you can not share your free time with your OSP Rheinland friends. Elite School – Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. My hero is Stanislav Pozdniakow. He was one of the best fencers. Nicolas Lim- Who is your Coach? bach is also one of my favourites. We practice in the same club and he is reigning Dan Costache World Champion. I see how hard he works in training and in competition. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? In 2008. I have no special performer, I like Bob Marley, David Guetta, Jack Johnson and Which year and where did you start competing at the national / Axwell. My favourite songs are “In the air” and “Opposite of adults”. international level? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? National: since 2002, International: since 2007. I love the movie “Hangover” and I adore Adam Sandler. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate 1st place at the Cadet World Championships 2010 in Baku (single), 1st place at ambition? the Junior European Championships 2009 in Odense (team), 2nd place at the My biggest dream is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. In ten years I Cadet European Championships 2010 in Athens (single). 2nd place at the Junior want to be done with my studies and would like to be successful in my sport. European Championships 2009 in Odense (single), 2nd place at the Cadet Euro- How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? pean Championships 2010 in Athens (team). Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/richi.huebers What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like a lot of other sports, especially soccer. I like watching movies and meeting friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My 1st place at the Cadet World Championships this year when I won the very

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Name Anja Musch What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I like music which fits my mood. day of birth 16.08.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Künzelsau – Club FC Würth Künzelsau What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Tauberbischofsheim ambition? Elite School – I want to be an ambitious sportswoman and a successful student. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Vadym Shturbabin Which year did he / she start to coach you? Since two years. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2001, International. since 2006. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 9th place at the World Championships 2009 in Belfast, 7th place at the World Championships 2010 in Baku, German Champion 2010 What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? – What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Definitely the qualification for the YOG. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be disciplined and ambitious and you need lots of fun. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Nikolaus Bodoczi What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Miki My favourite music style is blues. B.B. King is the best singer and the best song is day of birth 27.08.1993 “Sweet sixteen” place of birth Offenbach am Main What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club FC Offenbach There are a lot of good movies. My favourite actor is Will Smith. OSP Tauberbischofsheim What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? I want to become World Champion and Olympic Champion and finish my den- Who is your Coach? tistry studies. Miklos Bodczi How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? http://www.facebook.com/bodocz He has been coaching me for nine years (since 2001) Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National 7,5 years ago, International: five years ago. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Cadet World Champion, 3rd at the Cadet European Championships (team) What languages do you speak? German, English, Hungarian and a little bit of French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School, Leibnizschule Offenbach What do you like to do in your free time? table tennis, billiard, soccer, listening to music and meeting friends What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Becoming World Champion. It was amazing. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You have to be disciplined, focused, strong-minded and of course you have to have some talent. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. My father, he is an incredible fencer and a gentleman. One should be like him.

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Name Nico Müller What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I like Rock music. The best band is Nickelback and the best song is “Rockstar”. day of birth 02.11.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Mosbach 96 Hours Club SV Germ. Obrigheim What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Rhein-Neckar ambition? Elite School – I want to become World Champion and participate maybe in theOlympic Games 2012 or 2016. Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Oliver Caruso ICQ www.icq.de Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2006 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2005 and International: in 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd at the European Junior Championships ( Snatch and Olympic Duel). What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I am very much interested in technology. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I was standing on the podium at the European Championships and it felt great. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need joy and you must work hard. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Oliver Caruso, because he was one of the best and is a good coach now.

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Name Natalia Kubin Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Nati Koga, because he has a good technique, and the Olympic Champion Yvonne day of birth 24.9.93 Bönisch. place of birth Okayama (Japan) What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Club FTV Frankfurt (Main) My favourite style is House, Hip-Hop and R’n’B. The best singer is David Guetta OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland with his song “Memories”. Elite School Heinrich-Heine-Gymn. Kaiserslautern What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? “Avatar” is one of the best movies, Julia Roberts is the best actress. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Sergio Oliveira, Jana Degenhardt and Tadeusz Kurzetkowski ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to participate in the Olympic Games. Since 2009, 2008 and 2006. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/?ref=home international level? Schuelervz: http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/KGv_mQ5UI4vvU0TETfbC8h- National: since 2006, international: 2009. HvJPaMMU8YCjGAlJ4yTo/tid/102 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Champion 2009, 3rd place at the World Championships. What languages do you speak? English, French and Polish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like music. I play the violin and I like art. I paint. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? 3rd place at the World Championships 2009. I was so proud and I felt gladness and relief, 3rd place in Bremen 2006: It was special, because that was my first success. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need a lot of training, motivation, concentration and some harmony with other athletes and your coach.

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Name Marius Piepke Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname – Everyone who has to fight for getting on the top. day of birth 19.02.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Braunschweig I have no special style of music which I listen to. I play different music styles on Club Garbsener SC the piano. OSP Niedersachsen What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Elite School – – What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Who is your Coach? ambition? Raik Schilbach To get the maximum success in my sport and my job. Which year did he / she start to coach you? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Since 2005. – Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2006 International: since 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd place at the World Championships 2009 (90 kg), German Champion 2009 (90 kg), 3rd place at the International German Championships 2009 (90 kg) What languages do you speak? German, English and some French. What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I play the piano and I love travelling and eating. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I noticed, that I could win the Bronze Medal at the World Championships and when I got the medal after all that stress, that was a great feeling. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Connect your daily life with sport and extend your boundaries!

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Name Dennis Söter What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I like Pop, House and R´n´B. Especially Michael Jackson and Smooth Criminal. day of birth 24. 05. 1994 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Augsburg The best movie is “The Jakal” and my favourite actor is Bruce Willis. Club Kanu-Schwaben-Augsburg What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Bayern ambition? Elite School – I want to be one of the best at Olympic Games, World Championships and Euro- pean Championships. Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Klaus Gebhardt http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1441651535 Which year did he / she start to coach you? Since 2005. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2005, International: since 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 5th place at the Pre-World Junior Championships. What languages do you speak? German and English, some French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to run, to climb and listen to music. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? I do not capture best moments. I leave things behind quickly and start focusing on the next race. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must work hard and consistently. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Michael Martikan, he is the best!

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Name Nathalie Grewelding show willingness to reach your limits. Nickname – Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. day of birth 30.09.1993 – place of birth Neuss What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Club Neusser Kanu Club – OSP Westfalen What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Elite School – My favourite movie is “Step up”. What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Who is your Coach? ambition? Rüdiger Hübbers-Lüking Every day I try my best and I do not know, what I am doing in ten years. Which year did he / she start to coach you? I will see. Nine years How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / – international level? National: six years; international: three years What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 2nd place at the German Championships 2007 and 2008 What languages do you speak? German, English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to listen to music, to meet my friends, to relax and to go swimming. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was at the German Championships 2008. I have never thought to be one of the best, but I reached the final. After the first run I was 5th and in the second run I gave everything. I saw my name climbing higher and higher on the scoreboard. It was an incredible feeling, I could not believe it. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need joy in your sport and you must practice in a disciplined way. You must

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Name Tom Liebscher Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname – Ronald Raue, who was Olympic Champion in 2004 and Silver Medalist in 2008. day of birth 03.08.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Dresden Nothing special Club KC Dresden What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP Chemnitz/Dresden James Bond “Casino Royale” Elite School Sportgymnasium Dresden What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? I want to become World Champion and Olympic Champion. Jens Kühn How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000964809975 In 2006 http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/w-yR1VGWYeff6qBZi7pDUNXjJA2M3F- Xrubg- Which year and where did you start competing at the national / gx6mfmw/tid/102 international level? National since 2004 International since 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 4th and 6th place at the Junior World Championships in Moscow. What languages do you speak? German, English, French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? Biking, listening to music and surfing What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I became four times German Champion at the national Championships 2010. The feeling was so cool. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Practise hard and put aside everything else.

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Name Rebekka Haase is very important. Sometimes you have to go one step back to move two steps Nickname Becky ahead. day of birth 02.01.1993 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Zschopau I have two heroes. The first one is Allyson Felix. She is one of the best sprinters, Club LV 1990 Thum but mostly I admire her personality. The other hero is my sister. She does so many OSP Chemnitz/Dresden things and she never complains. She shows me, that you can achieve everything Elite School Sportgymnasium Chemnitz you want. What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Who is your Coach? My favourite musician is Rihanna. The best song is “So Beautiful”. I listen to all Jörg Möckel styles of black music. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? In 2006 The best movie is “Hangover” and my favourite actor is Will Smith. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate international level? ambition? National and International since 2007 I want to get my university-entrance diploma. After that I want to study and I What are your sporting achievements and results to date? want to participate in the Olympic Games once. I hope to still be active in my 3rd place at the German Championships 2009 (100 m Relay), 6th place at the sport in ten years time with the same joy I have today. German Championships 2009 (200 m), 4th place at the German Championships How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? (60 m/indoor), 4th place at the EYOT 2010 (100 m) You can find me at MeinVZ and SchuelerVZ under Rebekka Haase. What languages do you speak? German, English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to cook, to meet my friends and to play the flute. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was the final at the EYOT and the qualification for the YOG: It was indescribable, it was like a dream. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must work hard, sleep enough and you need good nutrition. Your mind

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Name Patrick Domogala What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Domo My favourite song is “Memories” and the best singer is David Guetta. day of birth 14.03.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Mannheim I have just a favourite series “Two and a half man”. The best actor is Charlie Club MTG Mannheim Harper. OSP Rhein Neckar What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? I want to have a good job, maybe a family, some success in my sport and I want Who is your Coach? to be satisfied. Michael Manke-Reimers How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000376690562s In 2004 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2007, International: since 2010 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The qualification for the Youth Olympic Games, German Junior Champion 2009 in 100 meters, 400 meters and 4x100 meters What languages do you speak? German, English, French and Polish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like soccer, formula one and winter sports. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My first German Championships, I cannot put it into words. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Keep both feet on the ground, be disciplined and be lucky sometimes. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. My hero is Usain Bolt. He has a good technique.

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Name Lukas Schmitz ning style seems to belooks so easy. Nickname Luke What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? day of birth 03.01.1993 I have no special singer or music. I like to listen to lounge music. place of birth Krefeld What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club LAV Bayer 05 Uerdingen Top Gun/Megan Fox OSP Rhein Ruhr What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? At first I want to finish my school and I want to become an Olympian once. Who is your Coach? In ten years I want to be done with my studies and would like to have a good Torsten Voss, Olaf Günthers job, but I want to be a competitive sportsman as well. Which year did he / she start to coach you? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Since 2008 http://www.facebook.com/home.php? Lukas Schmitz Which year and where did you start competing at the national / http://www.schuelervz.net/Start/tid/101 Lukas Schmitz international level? National: since 2008, International: since 2010 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 2008 German Okthatlon-Champion , 3rd place at the continental trials for the Youth Olympic Games in Moscow 2010 (400 meters in 47,21 sec.) What languages do you speak? German, English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? Beach Volleyball, meeting friends and playing Roller Hockey What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I came in 3rd at the continental trials and knew I was qualified for YOG. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You have to practise and live very disciplined. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Jeremy Wariner! Because he is the fastest white man at 400 meters and his run-

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Sonja Mosler Name Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. – Nickname None. 23.08.1993 day of birth What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Bergisch Gladbach place of birth I listen to different music styles. Turnverein Herkenrath Club What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Rheinland OSP The best movie is “Love Vegas”. – Elite School What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? After successful studies, I want to succeed in my sport. Guido Schmitt How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? – Five years ago Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since I was eight years old. International one year ago. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Silver at the German Championships 2009 (400 meters), German Indoor Junior Champion 2010 (400 meters), 3rd place at the Youth Olympic Trials 2010 (400 meters) What languages do you speak? English and Latin What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like reading, meeting friends and going shopping. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The 3rd place at the Youth Olympic Trials. It was a great feeling, that I was successful at an International competition. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? An athlete consist of 20% talent and 80% practice.

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Name Hanna Klein Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname – – day of birth 06.04.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Landau “Sex on fire” is my favourite song and the best band is Kings of Leon. Club LCO Edenkoben What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland La vita é bella. Elite School – What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? – Isolde Meier How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? – In 2001. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2007, International: in 2010. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Age Group Champion 2008, German Junior Indoor Champion 2010 (800 meters), 5th place at the European Trials for the Youth Olympic Games 2010 (1000 meters). What languages do you speak? English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like reading, listening to music, meeting my friends and shopping. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? – Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Remain focuses and relaxed and of course training

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Name Franziska Hofmann Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Kriebi Heike Drechsler, because she was very successful in her younger years and over a day of birth 27.03.1994 long period. Her persistent success fascinates me, despite she was no hurdler. place of birth Frankenberg What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Club LAC Erdgas Chemnitz I have no favourite singer. I like oldies like Tina Turner, ABBA or Bruce Springs- OSP Chemnitz/Dresden teen, but I listen to the latest music as well. At present my favourite song is Elite School Sportgymnasium Chemnitz “Undisclosed desires”. What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Who is your Coach? The best movies are “Golden Eye” and “Laws of attraction”. My favourite actor Jörg Bretschneider, Thomas Seifert is Pierce Brosnan. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate In summer 2007 ambition? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / I want to work on my own to become world class. I want to be successful. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? National: in 2004, International: in 2010 http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000674005949 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German U15 Champion 2009, 5th place at the Trials for the Youth Olympic Games in Moscow, 3rd place at the German Junior Championships (indoor) What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I am interested in music and acting. Biathlon is also very interesting for me. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The European Trails for the Youth Olympic Games in Moscow. This was my first international competition. It was very exciting and a new experience. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must practice hard and be down on earth. You must never rest on your lau- rels, you must work hard every time.

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Name Felix Franz What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – There is no special one. day of birth 06.05.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Ludwigsburg “Gladiator” is my favourite movie. The best actor is Russell Crowe. Club LG Neckar/Enz What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Stuttgart ambition? Elite School – I want to take part in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000491740998 Thomas Riegraf http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/RP0Qe9C-otDY8C5GeoYYGfDPXvddgYUQ1qp- Which year did he / she start to coach you? 7w8t3Gj0/tid/102 Since I am four years old. ICQ: 460962441 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since I was six years old, International: since 2009 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 1st at the European Trials for the Youth Olympic Games in Moscow. What languages do you speak? German, English and a little bit French. What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? Of course all types of athletics. I like skiing and playing the guitar as well. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? As I was standing on the podium at the YOG-Trials in Moscow and they were playing the national anthem. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Be disciplined, have ambitions and work hard! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Kevin Young, he broke the world record in 400 meters hurdles.

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Name Melina Brenner What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Milli I listen to the radio and listen to songs, which I like. There are no special songs. day of birth 28.06.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Remscheid My favourite movie is “Avatar”. Club LG Wipperfürth What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Rheinland ambition? Elite School – I want to stand on the podium at the Olympic Games. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? SchülerVZ: http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/-LGBCoXzsYtz3_35EBTKZahVHvMpN Bernhard Wald and Hans-Jörg Thomaskamp O8KVXcIO9DcE6Y/tid/102 Which year did he / she start to coach you? In fall 2008 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2008, International: in 2010 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 4th place at the Youth Olympic Games Trials in Moscow, 2nd place at the Ger- man Junior Championships (indoor) What languages do you speak? German, English, French and Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like horses. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? – Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Trust on your own, have an aim, work hard and practice. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Jonas Efferoth over a long period. Nickname – What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? day of birth 03.02.1993 I listen to different songs in different situations. place of birth Leverkusen What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen The best movie is “The blind side”. I have no favourite actor. OSP Rheinland What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? My goal is to participate in Olympic Games once. And I want do practicemy sport Who is your Coach? for a long time. Besides that I would like to find a good job and I want to be Christine Adams happy. Which year did he / she start to coach you? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Six years ago http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/profile.php?id=100000116121330 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: twelve years ago What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The 3rd place at the Youth Olympic Trials in Moscow What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to fish and to meet my friends. As well I like to do all kinds of sports. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Moscow was a big moment, I was proud and I got new motivation. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be ambitious and disciplined. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. I have no special heroes, I watch many top athletes and try to develop my own conception, but Danny Ecker is definitely a role model. He has been successful

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Name Michaela Donie What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Milli Mostly I listen to House music, but I have no special song or favourite musician. day of birth 27.01.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Zweibrücken Twilight Club LAZ Zweibrücken What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland ambition? Elite School – – How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Andrei Tivontchik Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2006 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2004, International: in 2009 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Youth Champion 2009, 8th place at the World U18 Championships 2009 What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like horse riding. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My best moment was the qualification for the YOG. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? I think, if you want to achieve a goal, you must be ready to abstain from other interests. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Lena Malkus Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Leni, Lenchen Practice hard and focused. You need a lot of motivation, fun and ambition. You day of birth 06.08.1993 should have the support of your family as well. place of birth Bremen Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Club LG Ratio Münster My mother! She was part of the national Volleyball-Team at the Olympic Games OSP Westfalen in LA 1984. Elite School – What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? I do not have favourite music. That varies, mostly charts. My favourite song is Who is your Coach? “Wonderwall”. Elke and Frank Bartschat What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Which year did he / she start to coach you? None In April 2008 What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year and where did you start competing at the national / ambition? international level? To be successful in sports and to stand on my own feet. National: since summer 2007, International: since February 2009 How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What are your sporting achievements and results to date? SchülerVZ 1st place at the EYOF 2009 in Tampere (long jump), 1st place at the German Junior-Championships 2009 in Rhede (4x100 meters), 1st place at the German Junior Championships 2010 in Halle (Indoor/long jump), 1st place at the Euro- pean Trials for the Youth Olympic Games 2010 in Moskau (long jump). What languages do you speak? English, Spanish (basics) What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to meet my friends, listen to music, cook and bake. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? 1st place at the EYOF in Tampere 2009. I had goothbumbs when I heard the national anthem.

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Name Julia Dieckmann Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Jule Carolina Klüft, because she is all-round in sport, she can motivate herself and she day of birth 11.07.1993 seems to be so natural despite of her success. Magdalena Neuner, because never place of birth Gladbeck gives up after kickbacks and she is happy at all times. Club TV Gladbeck What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Westfalen The best singer is Justin Timberlake and my favourite song is “Fascination”. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? My favourite movies are “The devil wears Prada” and “Step up”. The best actres- Who is your Coach? ses are Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz. Jürgen Schleebach What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year did he / she start to coach you? ambition? In autumn 2008 The participation in National and International Championships and I want to Which year and where did you start competing at the national / have success in my sport and my job. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? National: in 2008, International: in 2009 SchülerVZ under Julia Dieckmann, St. Ursula Gymnasium http://www.schuelervz. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? net/Search/SearchGeneral/name/Julia%20Dieckmann/doSearch/1 German Champion in my age group 2008, German Champion in triple jump 2009. German Indoor Champion in triple jump 2010, the participation at the EYOF 2010. What languages do you speak? German, English and Latin What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play the flute, to bake, to meet my friends and to read. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was, when I won the Bronze medal at the Youth Olympic Trials. I was so happy that I wanted to jump around all the time. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be ambitious and fair. You need joy and you have to practice hard.

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Name Dennis Lewke What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – – day of birth 23.07.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Anklam – Club SC Neubrandenburg What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ambition? Elite School Sportgymnasium Neubrandenburg To be at the top of the world. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Gerald Bergmann Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2007 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2007, International: in 2009 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Champion (two times), 12th place at the world Junior Championships 2009. What languages do you speak? German, English and some Russian What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like riding my moped, going to the beach and doing other sports as well. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? I hope the best moment is coming soon. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must work hard and have a goal. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Katinka Urbaniak I have no heroes, I want to go my own way. Nickname Tinka What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? day of birth 30.05.1994 At the moment my favourite songs are “Getting over” and “I am not afraid”. place of birth Schwäbisch Gmünd What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club LG Filstal There are a lot of good movies, it depends on my mood. OSP Stuttgart What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School Wirtemberg-Gymn. Stuttgart/Untertürkheim ambition? I want to participate in Olympic Games and World Championships. Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Peter Salzer Facebook: www.facebook.de und schülervz: www.schuelervz.net Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2009 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2002 and International in 2010 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 4th place at the Youth Olympic Trials (shot put 14,59 meters), 8th place at Junior Indoor Championships, South German Indoor Champion 2010 What languages do you speak? German, English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to meet my friends and my family, to go shopping and to go to the cinema. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The nomination for YOG and the trials in Moscow. It felt great. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must practice hard and stay focused. But above all you need joy. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes.

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Name Shanice Craft What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – My favourite music style is Hip-Hop and House. day of birth 15.05.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Mannheim The Pursuit of Happyness, Love and Basketball Club MTG Mannheim What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Rhein-Neckar ambition? Elite School – I want to win a medal at Olympic Games and World Championships. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Michael Manke-Reimers Which year did he / she start to coach you? – Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2007, International: in 2009 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Champion 2009, 3rd at the World U18-Championships in Brixen, Italy What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I love playing Basketball and having fun with my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? It was a great experience when I won the Bronze Medal at the World U18- Championships in Brixen, Italy. That was my first international competition. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You should have lots of fun in what you are doing and you must be disciplined. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Dani Samuels. She is a young and talented discus thrower.

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Name Christin Hussong Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Chrissi Work hard, have some talent and have confidence in yourself! day of birth 17.03.1994 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Zweibrücken Andreas Thorkildsen Club TV Thaleischweiler What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland I like Jason Derulo and Pop-Rock and House generally. My favourite song is Elite School – “Break your heart”. What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Who is your Coach? None. Udo Hussong What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year did he / she start to coach you? ambition? Since eleven years I want to be one of the best. I would like to become an Olympic Champion and Which year and where did you start competing at the national / throw world record! international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? National: since 2007, International: since 2009 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000419406788 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? SchülerVZ: http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/dpkv2a3vhO1BiqbX45yqjvGFyj3YI- 3rd place at the Trials for the Youth Olympic Games in Moscow, German U18- Y7CI1mXmAibw4Q/tid/102 Winter-Champion 2010, 3rd place at a international U20-contest , German Champion in the Young Age Group, German Javelin-Record in the age group 14/15. What languages do you speak? German, English, French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I love to go shopping, meet my friends, listen to music and do a lot of other sports. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I threw my personal best. It was an amazing feeling. I could not believe that I am one of the best in the world in my age group.

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Name Eric Krüger Every sportsman who loves his sport and is successful, especially the older ones. Nickname - You can learn a lot from them. day of birth 04.12.1992 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Berlin My favourite band is “The Skript”! They make wonderful music and I love their Club SCC lyrics. I can identify myself with them. My favourite song is “Breakeven”. OSP Berlin What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Elite School Poelchau-Oberschule I like many movies, but I have no special one. There are also a lot of good actors. There is no favourite. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Robert Trapp and Thora Schwarck ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to have a job where I can earn some money and I want to start a family. I Since five years would love to still be active in my sports in ten years and hopefully be successful Which year and where did you start competing at the national / until then. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? National: since five years, International: since four years http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1156723669 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Multiple German Champion and becoming part of the national team. What languages do you speak? German, English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I do a lot of other sports; I like to go to the movies and to meet my friends What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The qualification for the Youth Olympic Games. I was so happy that I have cried. It was the first time that everything worked out perfect. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You have to work hard, also when your plans go wrong. You have to be fair in your sport. Passion is very important too! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes.

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Name Franziska Hanko Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname – None. day of birth 20.01.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Berlin There are lots of good musicians: The Script, Lilly Allen, The Kooks, Sunrise Ave- Club Wasserfreunde Spandau 04 nue and of course good musicals. OSP Berlin What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Elite School Poelchau-Oberschule The musical film “Sweeney Todd” is one of the best. My favourite actress is Hele- na Bonham Carter. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Thora Schwarck and Robert Trapp ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to stand on the podium at the World Championships and I would like to Since five years study medicine one day. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? international level? e. g. information at the Berlin Association of Modern Perntathlon (BVMF), DVMF, National: since 2005, International: since 2006 Wasserfreunde Spandau 04 or on the side of Poelchau-Oberschule What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 2007: 3rd place at the European Championships in Spain (Relay), 2009: 3rd place at the European Championships in Portugal (Mixed Relay), 2010: 3rd place at the European Championships in Bulgaria (Relay), 2006-2010: nine times German Champion (single) and one time relay. What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I love musicals and travelling, especially to England. I like painting as well. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Getting my first medal at the European Championships. It was so surprising. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must have fun in what you are doing and never give up, also in bad times.

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Name Laura Mertens Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Omi Mertens You need the desire to win and you must work on your weaknesses to become day of birth 25.05.1993 better. Do not give up in hard times and you need a coach who supports you. place of birth Aachen You must accept that you have to make sacrifices. Club AC Ückerath Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. OSP Rheinland Stephanie Groß, she coaches me on Wednesdays. Stephanie took part in the Elite School – Olympic Games, she is a person like you and me. You can achieve a lot if you want to. She can teach me so many things. Who is your Coach? Mirko Englisch, he won Silver at the Olympic Games in Beijing. I want to be as Heinz Schmitt and Rainer Kamm successful as he is. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? 6 years and 1,5 years ago I like different kinds of music, but I do not like Heavy Metal and Techno. My fa- Which year and where did you start competing at the national / vourite singers are Rihanna and Milow. international level? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? National nine years ago, International: four years ago There are some, for examples “Sakrileg”. I do not like horror films. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate 3rd place at the European Championships 2008, 2nd place at the qualification ambition? for the YOG, 2nd place at the Grand Prix of Germany 2008, German Champion I want to participate in the Olympic Games 2016 or the Olympic Games 2020. in 2007, 2008 and 2010. Before that I would like to perform well at the German Junior Championships, What languages do you speak? European Junior Championships and World Junior Championships. German, English and some French. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) facebook.com, schuelervz.net, meinvz.de, wer-kennt-wen.de, lauramertens.de.tl Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like meeting my friends, being at home, having fun with my dog. I like to chill, to swim and to jump on the trampoline as well. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? 2008 the 3rd place at the European Championships, it was incredible. I did it? WOW! The nomination for the YOG. YEAH, I will be part of YOG, WOW!

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Name Felix Bach What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – My favourite song is “Californication” and the best band is Red Hot Chili day of birth 16.01.1992 Peppers. place of birth Frankfurt/Oder What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club Potsdamer Ruder Gesellschaft I have no favourite movie, but the best actress is Cameron Diaz. OSP Brandenburg What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School Sportschule Potsdam ”Friedrich Ludwig Jahn“ ambition? I want to know what life is all about and I still want to be in my sport. I would Who is your Coach? like to have a good job, where I earn good money. Steffen Becker How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? – In October 2008 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2008, International: since 2009 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? World Junior Champion 2009 and 2010, four times German Champion What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like meeting my friends, reading books and computer gaming. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I became World Junior Champion in France. It was incredible. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? For sure you need much discipline, otherwise it differs from sport to sport. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. None.

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Name Judith Sievers Never give up and learn from mistakes. Nickname – Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. day of birth 20.8.1992 Kathrin Boron is my hero, she is the most successful female rower in the world. place of birth Flensburg One must admire her, because she was very successful for a long period. Club Rudervereinigung Kappeln What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein It differs from time to time. When I am in training I listen to “Deichkind” and Elite School – “David Guetta”, otherwise I listen to Reggea, Rock, Electro and Ska. What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Who is your Coach? – Michael Schürmann and Brigitte Bielig What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year did he / she start to coach you? ambition? In 2004 At first I want to do a good job in my sports, hopefully I can study besides my Which year and where did you start competing at the national / career. In ten years I want to participate in Olympic Games. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? National: in 2004, international: in 2007 – What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd place at the World Junior Championships 2009, World Champion 2010 (ergometer), German Champion 2010 in JF 1x and JF 4x. What languages do you speak? German, English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like meeting my friends, reading and listening to music. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was the victory at the World Championships (ergometer). It felt so great having achieved this on my own, that I could not belief it in the first moment. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need to be ambitious and do not let yourself be discourages by kickbacks.

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Name Alexander Thomas Maik Eckhardt, Abhinav Bindra, Sonja Pfeilschifter and Homer Simpson. Nickname Alex What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? day of birth 21.05.1993 My favourites are Michael Jackson, Deichkind, Blink 182 and 30h3!. place of birth Essen What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club SSG Kevelaer “Simpsons” and “kick ass” are my favourite movies. OSP – What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? I want to be happy and successful! Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Matthias Meese, Rudi Joosten and Heinz Reinkemeier Schülervz http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/WdiiHD4eqU4A2VaWiQ2UD- Which year did he / she start to coach you? 5C87Zw0UZt0QUuQCfr_qyI/tid/102 – Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/readheadakel Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? International: since 2006, International: since 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 1st at the IWK in Strasbourg, 2nd place at the German Championships, 3rd place at the IWK Luxembourg. What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? Snowboarding What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My participation at the World Cup in Belgrad made me proud. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need parents supporting you and you have to think fair, be disciplined, persistent and have fun in what you are doing. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes.

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Name Yvonne Schlotterbeck What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – – day of birth 24.10.1992 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Balingen The best series is “The Vampire Diaries”. Club SV Bisingen What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Stuttgart ambition? Elite School – I want to win a medal at European Championships and World Championships and I want to have a successful apprenticeship. In ten years I want to be world Who is your Coach? class. Claudia Kulla and Helmut Hoffmann How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001046122898 In 2009 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2004, International: in 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The participation in the European Championships 2009 in Osijek What languages do you speak? German, English, French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like listening to music and meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My first qualification for the European Championships and as I won all three disciplines at the German Championships in 2008. It was incredible. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must practice a lot and never give up your goal. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Beate Gauß, because she always gives it her all.

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Name Philipp Käfer What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I like Reggae, Hip Hop and Techno. day of birth 25.04.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Speyer The best movies are Hitman and Bad Boys. Club SV Hanhofen What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP – ambition? Elite School – I want to be in a final at a world tournament. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/V0AoUDDDvpslVFCifnq0YtcgQ6oBLlhlgy72lJC- Karl Heinz Jobst D7A8/tid/102 Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2005 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2005, International: in 2009 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd place with the team classification. 6th place at the European Championships 2010, German Champion (three times), Top Gun victories 2010 What languages do you speak? English and German What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play handball and to ride the motorbike. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The Top Gun victory in Meraker 2010. Norway was an overwhelming moment. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need joy and much practice! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Isabel Viehmeier Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Isa – day of birth 24.06.1992 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Bad Wildungen Sido is my favourite singer and the best song is “Schlampen von gestern”. Club SV 1861 Bad Wildungen What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP Jena P.S. I love you Elite School Sportgymnasium Jena ”Johann Chr. Fr. Gutsmuths“ What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? I want to win a medal at the Olympic Games and I want to become a Victor Bachmann professional. Which year did he / she start to coach you? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Two years ago http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000803640898 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2003, International. in 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 2nd at the Junior Cup, 2nd at the World Championships (team), Champion of the Junior Cup (team) What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer, to ride my bike and to go swimming. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The paticipation in the YOG in Singapore. It is an unique feeling and it is a major honor to be part of it. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need much training, discipline and you must be concentrated at your training.

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Name Melvin Herrmann What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I have no favourite singer, I listen to every style of music. day of birth 31.12.1992 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Dortmund Most of all I like action movies and combat sport movies like Ong-bak, but also Club SG-Dortmund many other movies. OSP Westfalen What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? Olympia is a big dream and in ten years I would like to be one of the best, may- Who is your Coach? be I stand on the podium in the Olympic Games, if possible a little earlier. Dr. Volker Höltke How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? Icq 364579168 Four years ago Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 1999 International: in 2005 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Age Group Champion and three times runner up at the EYOF. What languages do you speak? German, English and Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer and listen to music. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The victory ceremony at the EYOF, I cannot describe this feeling. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be motivated, have some talent and you must practice a lot. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. I have no special heroes, but there are many athletes I look up to.

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Name Kevin Leithold Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname – Talent, discipline and a strong mind are the basics. The support of the family, day of birth 05.03.1992 friends and the coach is also very important. place of birth Schwelm Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Club SV Halle, Bitterfelder SV Paul Biedermann and Michael Phelps. They are top athletes who work hard and OSP Sachsen-Anhalt can perform psychological strongness and great technique in a competition. Elite School Sportgymnasium Halle What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? I listen to Metallica before and during a competition. My favourite song is Who is your Coach? “Frantic”. At other times I listen to House and Electro. Christian Jendricke and Frank Embacher What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Which year did he / she start to coach you? The triology “Pirates of the Caribbean” with Johnny Depp. Since 2008 What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year and where did you start competing at the national / ambition? international level? 2011 I want to pass my final secondary-school examinatins and I want to start National: since 2004 studying. I would like to be successful at the YOG and the European Junior International: since 2009 Championships. I want to add Olympic Games and/or World Championships to What are your sporting achievements and results to date? my vita as well. Twice German U18-Champion 2010 and 2nd place and 3rd place at the German How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? U18-Championships 2010. International contest in Novara, Italy: 2nd place in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile. 100 meters freestyle and twice 2nd places in relay. php?id=100000658749984-pz7gW0/tid/102 What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play Soccer and Volleyball in the summer and in the winter I like to ski and to snowboard. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The nomination for the Junior European Championships and the invitation for the Youth Olympic Games.

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Name Christian Diener Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Chris Practice, practice, practice and have fun! day of birth 03.06.1993 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Cottbus Stev Theloke, because he is a successful swimmer; Michael Phelps, he is an all- Club PSV Cottbus `90 rounder; Jörg Hoffmann because of his endurance and Thomas Rupprath, he has OSP Brandenburg been successful for many years. Elite School Sportschule Potsdam ”Friedrich Ludwig Jahn“ What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? I have only two favourite bands: Die Toten Hosen and Linkin Park Who is your Coach? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Jörg Hoffmann My favourite movie is “Pirates of the Caribbean” with Johnny Depp. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate In 2009 ambition? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / I want to be one of the best. I would like to swim at the Olympic Games 2012 international level? and 2016. I want to win a medal there. National: since 2005, International: since 2008 How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile. 1st place at the EYOF (200 meters backstroke), 3rd place at the EYOF (100 me- php?id=100000108961134&ref=ts ters backstroke), many German age group records: age group 15: 100 meters backstroke/short track 56,27 s; age group 16: 200 meters backstroke/short track 1:56,00 min What languages do you speak? English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to camp, to paddle, to ride the motor bike, to do archery, to watch action movies and to rummage at historic markets. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I was standing on the podium at the EYOF 2009 in Tampere and they were playing the national anthem. I had goose bumps and I was so proud.

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Name Christian vom Lehn are, you need a strong character as well. Nickname Streusel Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. day of birth 14.04.1992 Kosuke Kitajima, he won some medals at Olympic Games. place of birth Wuppertal What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Club SG Bayer Wuppertal/Uerdingen/Dormagen I listen to different music styles. I listen to Hip-Hop and Techno, but also to OSP Rhein-Rhur Metal. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? I like movies which have a portion of action, but I have no favourites. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Dr. Farschid Shami ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? In ten years I want to say that I participated in Olympic Games and maybe I have In 2008 won a medal. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? international level? http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1352577982 National: six years ago, International: three years ago http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/t-h1MJ7vx2yHG5fEX7hahXfF7m03aqi- What are your sporting achievements and results to date? uq8e859DPYEE/tid/102 European Junior Champion 2009 in Prague (200 meters breaststroke) What languages do you speak? German, English and some Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer, volleyball and basketball. As well, I like to chill and to meet my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I was standing on the podium at the European Championships and they were playing the national anthem. I could not belief that I had won. After my team cheered me, I realized it. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must work hard and need to show ambition. No matter how talented you

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Name Lena Kalla What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – – day of birth 30.09.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Würzburg Love actually. Club Schwimmverein Würzburg 05 What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Bayern ambition? Elite School – I want to participate in Olympic Games. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? www.facebook.de/lena.kalla Stefan Lurz Which year did he / she start to coach you? Four years ago Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: five years ago International: three years ago What are your sporting achievements and results to date? European Junior Champion, 2nd at the European Relay Championships What languages do you speak? English, Italian and some Latin What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play volleyball and to do high diving. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Winning the European Junior Championships. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Practice hard! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. My sporting hero is Thomas Rupprath.

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Name Juliane Reinhold What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Jule My favourite singer is Xavier Naidoo and his band “Söhne Mannheims”. The best day of birth 11.03.1994 song is “Dieser Weg”. place of birth Jena What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club SSG Leipzig “The Guardian” is my favourite movie and Johnny Depp is the best actor. OSP Leipzig What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School Sportmittelschule Leipzig ambition? l have many goals but one outstanding: keeping well and healthy! Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Oliver Trieb Facebook under: Juliane Reinhold Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2007 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: since 2002, International: since 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Champion 2010 (400 meters Individual medley) What languages do you speak? German, English (basics) What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary Modern School What do you like to do in your free time? I play volleyball and handball, I like hiking, climbing, drawing, reading and being around my family and my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Becoming German Champion 2010. It was an indescribable moment. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You have to trust in you and stay true to yourself. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Michael Phelps and my parents of course. They support me all the time.

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Name Dörte Baumert Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Törtchen You must practice hard and be disciplined. day of birth 17.01.1993 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Freiburg – Club SG Regio Freiburg What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Rhein-Neckar I like House, Techno and Black Music. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? My favourite movies are “The Lion King” and “Lucky Slevin”. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Bernd Pinkes ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to live a satisfying life and have a good job. Furthermore I want to do my In 2009 sport. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? international level? – International: in 2009, National: in 2000 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd place at the European Junior Championships 2009 (200 meters backstroke), Champion of the German Short Track Championships 2009 (individual medlay relay), 3rd place at the German Short Track Championships 2009 (100 meters/200 meters backstroke), 2nd place at the German Short Track Championships 2009 (50 meters backstroke), always setting German Age Group records. What languages do you speak? German, English and some French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like shopping, meeting my friends and snowboarding. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? Listening to the national anthem during the victory ceremony at the European Junior Championships in Prague.

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Name Lina Rathsack Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Satan – day of birth 17.01.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Freiburg My favourite bands are Rammstein, Deathstars and Cephalgy. Club SG Regio Freiburg What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP Chemnitz/Dresden The best movie is “The Amityville Horor” and the best actor is Keanu Reeves. Elite School Sportgymnasium Dresden What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? I do not think about it now. Uwe Neumann How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454831000#!/profile. In 2007 php?id=100000063588821 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2002 International: in 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Three times German Champion in my age group, 2nd place at the European Junior Championships, 1st place at the European Junior Championships (relay) What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do In your free time? I like skating and listening to music. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was when our relay team was standing on the podium and we were singing the national anthem. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Never lose joy!

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Name Kieu Trang Duong experience. I felt honored. Nickname Kieu Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? day of birth 08.10.1994 You must be ambitious and self-confident. I think you need talent and you must place of birth Berlin work hard for your goals. Club BTSC Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. OSP Berlin My heroes are Patrick Hausding and Guo Jing Jing, because they are very success- Elite School Schul- und Leistungssportzentrum Berlin ful athletes. I think there are not many athletes, who dive in such an excellent Standort Europasportpark and aesthetic way. What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Who is your Coach? My favourite singer is David Guetta, the best song is “Do it all night” and I listen Andreas Hempel to House and Techno. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? In 2005 The best actor is Jackie Chan and the best movie “My sister‘s keeper”. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate international level? ambition? National: in 2004, International: in 2006 I want to have a good university entrance diploma and I want to study. I want What are your sporting achievements and results to date? to become a successful female high diver and I want to participate in Olympic 10th place at the World Junior Championships 2008, 8th place at the World Games. Junior Championships 2010 (synchronized diving), European Junior Champion How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? 2009, 6th place at the European Junior Championships (synchronized diving), www.facebook.com 4th place at the European Junior Championships 2010 www.schuelervz.net What languages do you speak? German, English, French and Vietnamese What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like playing volleyball, listening to music and meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was, when I was standing on the podium at the European Ju- nior Championships and they were playing the national anthem. It was a great

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Name Tim Pyritz What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I listen to different music. I like many songs. day of birth 14.07.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Aurich – Club Wasserspringerclub Rostock What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ambition? Elite School Heinrich-Schütz-Schule Rostock I want to be one of the best. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Monika Dietrich Which year did he / she start to coach you? In September 2009 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: seven years International: since 2005 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? – What languages do you speak? German What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary Modern School What do you like to do in your free time? I love to be around my family and my friends and I like cars and other sports. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? – Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must have aims, enjoy what you do and you have to be ambitious. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Florian Haufe What do you like to do in your free time? Nickname – I like to meet my friends, read books, ride my bike and I like cars and economics. day of birth 04.03.1994 What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? place of birth Hamburg When I won the German Championships in 2009. At the beginning I was just Club Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV) relieved, but some days later I was so happy. OSP – Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Elite School – You have to enjoy what you do and you need some talent. To practice constantly is also very important. Sometimes you need some luck as well. Who is your Coach? Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Klaus Lahme My parents. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? In 2004 I have no marked preference. I like music which fits my mood. My favourite song Which year and where did you start competing at the national / is “Coastin”. international level? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? National: since 2005, International: since 2006 I have two favourites. “Inglorious Basterds” and “Match Point”. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate 2007: 35. North American Championships Optimist, 5th at the German Junior ambition? Championships U14 Optimist I want to have an exciting and happy life. Maybe I can develop something. I 2008: 10th place at the Riva Race Optimist, 8th place at the German Junior want to be a successful sailor. Championships Optimist How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? 2009: seven victories at the Race League List, 5th place at the Young Europeans – Sailing, 3rd place at the Travemünder Woche, German U17-Champion and U19-Champion Laser Radial, 5th place at the European Championships Byte CII, qualification for the YOG 2010: 1st place at the Young European Sailings What languages do you speak? German, English, Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School

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Name Constanze Stolz Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname – You have to work hard for your goals, you have to learn how to move on after a day of birth 02.04.1995 kickback. You should love your sport. place of birth Düsseldorf Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Club Düsseldorfer Yachtclub (DYC) There are a lot of admirable people. OSP – What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Elite School – I like music which fits my mood, I have no special style. What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Who is your Coach? The best movies are Dr Doolitle, Madagaskar and The Pursuit of Happiness. Anne Klaus Lahme Hathaway is the best actress. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate In 2009 ambition? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / I want to reach my goals. In ten years I want to know what life is all about that international level? means having a good university entrance diploma and I want to manage my stu- National: in 2004, International: in 2007 dies and my sport in a good manner. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? 2nd place at the World U15 Championships (Laser 4.7) in Croatia 2008, 1st place http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1123303932. at the Europe Cup Series U16 2009 (Laser 4.7). What languages do you speak? German, English, French and Latin What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to do other sports as well. I play the piano and meet my friends. I like to cook and read too. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? There have been a lot of great moments. The 2nd place in Croatia was very emotional. But the best moment was when I realized that I qualified for the YOG at the World Championships in Cannes.

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Name Semih Gökmen Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname – I have no special one. day of birth 12.10.1993 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Aalen My favourite music style is House and the best singer is David Guetta. I have no Club SG Ostalb special song. OSP Stuttgart What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Elite School – There is no special movie, but there is a series which I love “Two and a half man”. My favourite actor is Charlie Sheen. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Franz Kämmerle and Bernhard Günther ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to become World Champion and Olympic Champion. In 2003 How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / Facebook: Semih Gökmen international level? National: since 2004 International: since 2006 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 3rd place at the Junior European Championships 2009, 5th place at the Junior World Championships 2010 What languages do you speak? German, English, French, Turkish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like riding a motorbike and meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I got the medal at the Junior European Championships 2009. It was a good feeling. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must have an aim and you have to work consistently for it!

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Name Tahir Gülec What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I listen to House music and Hip-Hop. day of birth – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Nürnberg The best actor is Bruce Lee and the best movie is “The way of the dragon”. Club Tae-Kwon-Do ÖZER What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Bayern ambition? Elite School – I want to be one of the best and I would like to win a gold medal at Olympic Games and at World Championships. Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Özer Gülec http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/g.tahir oder in FB unter tahir gülec Which year did he / she start to coach you? He has been coaching me for eleven years now. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? In 2005 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 2nd place at the World Junior Championships and I am European Champion. What languages do you speak? German and Turkish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) – What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer and table tennis. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? When I became 2nd at the World Junior Championships, I cannot describe the feeling. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must have a goal and you have to work hard for it. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. None.

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Name Ibrahim Ahmadsei successful. Nickname – Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. day of birth 28.01.1993 Usain Bolt, because he ran a superb world record and Michael Phelps. He won so place of birth Siegburg many medals at one edition of the Olympic Games. Club 1. Godesberger JC Abt. Taekwondo What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Rheinland – Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? The best movie is “No Country for Old Men” and my favourite actor is Neil Pa- Who is your Coach? trick Harris. Claus Karg What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year did he / she start to coach you? ambition? He has been coaching me for twelve years. I want to participate in the Olympic Games. In ten years I want to be done with Which year and where did you start competing at the national / my studies and would like to have a good job. international level? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Since 2001, international: since 2007 Under my name Ibrahim Ahmadsei What are your sporting achievements and results to date? http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=622949476&ref=ts German Champion 2007 and 2010, 2nd at the German Championships 2008 and 2009, 3rd place at the qualification for the YOG, 1st place at the Dutch Open 2010, 1st place at the Belgian Open 2010, 1st place at the Spanish Open 2010, 1st place at the Austrian Open 2010. What languages do you speak? German, English, French, Arabic and Persian What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer and to go swimming. I like to play the piano as well. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The best moment was the qualification for the YOG. It was unique and superb. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You need a lof of mental strength and stamina. You must work hard to become

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Name Antonia Katheder What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I like Hip-Hop and R´n´B. day of birth 22.11.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Gunzenhausen Rapid Fury Club TSV 1860 Weissenburg What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Bayern ambition? Elite School Bertolt Brecht Schule in Nürnberg I want to have a good job. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? Bei Facebook: Antonia Katheder Stjpan Batinic Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2001 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National and International since 2002 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 4th place at the World Championships in Mexico What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary Modern School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to go shopping, to go swimming, to meet my friends and to go dancing. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The participation in the World Championships, it was very cool. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Practice hard, be disciplined and have fun! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Kevin Krawietz day. Nickname – Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. day of birth 24.01.1992 Roger Federer, he is mentally strong, and Oliver Kahn, because he is a fighter place of birth Coburg with a strong will to win. Club TC Ismaning What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Bayern My favourite band ís “Spider Murphy Gang”. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? I have three favourite movies: Chuck and Larry, Pirates of the Caribbean and You Who is your Coach? do not mess with Zohan. The best actors are Charley Sheen, Kevin James and Klaus Langenbach Adam Sandler. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate In 2008 ambition? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / I want to play in the German Davis Cup Team and I want to be among the Top 20 international level? in the world. National: since I was six years old, International: since I was 13 years old. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What are your sporting achievements and results to date? – European Champion doubles (two times), Victories at tournaments in Offenbach and Berlin (single), Junior Champion in Wimbledon (double), 8th place at the junior world ranking. What languages do you speak? English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer and to go to the cinema. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The victory in Wimbledon 2009 and the dinner with Roger Federer afterwards were incredible. I had goose bumps. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must work hard, be disciplined and you have to do a little bit more every

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Name Peter Heller What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname Pete My favourite band is “One Republic” and my favourite music is Pop. The best day of birth 12.08.1992 song is “Waving Flag”. place of birth Furth im Wald/ Wohnort: Cham What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club Rot-Blau Regensburg The best movie is “Forrest Gump” and the best actor is Harrison Ford. OSP Bayern What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? I want to be one of the 20 best players in the ATP ranking. Who is your Coach? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Radovan Kuchynka and Jan Riha Facebook: Peter Heller, www.peter-heller.de Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2006 and 2008 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2003 International: in 2006 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Double semifinal 2010 in Roland Garros und Wimbledon. What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer, playstation and poker and I enjoy meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The participation at the GrandSlam Tennis Tournaments. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be ambitious, work hard, be disciplined, be relaxed and stay healthy. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. My sporting heroes are Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.

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Name Anna-Lena Friedsam Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Anna – day of birth 01.02.1994 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Neuwied – Club Andernacher.TC What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland – Elite School Staatliches Gymnasium auf der Karthause What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? I want to be one of the top ten in the world. Bijan Wardjawand How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? On facebook and at Schüler VZ under Anna-Lena Friedsam In 2003 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2003 International: in 2007 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? International German Champion, 2nd at the World Championships, the Federa- tion Cup in Mexico, Participation at the Junior Grand Slams What languages do you speak? German; English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer, to go shopping and to go to the movies. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? 2nd at the World Championships in Mexico. It felt very emotional, because we experienced that moment as a team. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Always give it your best shot.

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Name Florian Wagner Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Flo Timo Boll. He is the best European player at the moment and he is the only one day of birth 12.02.1994 who can beat the Chinese. place of birth Schwelm What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Club BV Borussia Dortmund 09 I like Hip Hop, R´n´B. The best musicians are Akon, T.I., Flo Rida, T-Pain, Jason OSP Rhein-Ruhr Darulo and Jay Sean. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? I like Hip Hop, R´n´B. The best musicians are Akon, T.I., Flo Rida, T-Pain, Jason Who is your Coach? Darulo and Jay Sean. Georg Imhof and Qi Wencheng What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Which year did he / she start to coach you? ambition? In 2009, in 2006 I want to play in the Bundesliga, in the national team and in the Olympic Team. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? international level? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/?ref=home National: since I was nine years old, International: since I was twelve years old. What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Participation in the YOG, German Mixed Champion 2009, Top 12: 2nd place in 2009, 3rd place in 2010, Top 48: 2nd place in 2009, Top 16: 3rd place in 2010. What languages do you speak? German, English and Chinese What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like listening to music , having fun with my friends, playing billiard and soccer, computer gaming. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The qualification for the YOG, it was incredible. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Do the right things at training and competitions.

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Name Petrissa Solja Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Nickname Peti Identify yourself with your sport. day of birth 11.03.1994 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Kandel Vladimir Samsonov, he has a calm manner. Club TTSV-Saarlouis-Fraulautern What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland My favourite singer is Akon and the best song is “Please forgive me”. Elite School – What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? I have two favourite actors: Johnny Depp and Simon Baker. Who is your Coach? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Pavel Solja and Jörg Bitzigeio ambition? Which year did he / she start to coach you? I want to be happier than I am now. Pavel Solja has been coaching me since the beginning and Jörg Bitzigeio started How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? coaching me in 2009. – Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2002, International: in 2004 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Silver at the final tournament 2010 (single), Silver at the German Championships 2009 (single), German Youth Champion (seven times), European Age Group Champion 2008 and 2009 (single), 3rd place at the World Junior Championships (team) What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like reading, meeting my family, listening to music, painting, going on vaca- tion, attending school and stroking my dog. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? It is still to come.

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Name Tobias Klesen Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Tobi Jan Frodeno. He is the Olympic Triathlon Champion 2008. I saw his preparation day of birth 13.02.1992 for the Olympics and then I knew that he would win in Beijing. Often he is at the place of birth Merzig Olympic Support Center in Saarbrücken. We stay in touch and he gives me good Club DJK St.Ingbert advice. OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Elite School Gymnasium am Rotenbühl My favourite musicians are Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas and Eminem. I listen to Hip- Hop, Rock and Pop. Who is your Coach? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Christian Weimer I like “Hangover” and “Ocean´s eleven”. Which year did he / she start to coach you? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Two years ago ambition? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / I want to become a professional athlete and part of Olympic Games. Later on I international level? want to participate in the Ironman Hawaii. National: in 2006, International: in 2008 How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What are your sporting achievements and results to date? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Tobias-Klesen/734243191 German Cup Champion 2009, 3rd place at the German Championships 2007 and Twitter: http://twitter.com/tobi1992 2009. What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play soccer, to ride my mountainbike and I like motocross. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My best sporting moment was the 1st place at the German Cup 2009. I was so happy and satisfied. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must live for your sport. Training, nutrition and life must be perfectly coor- dinated. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work.

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Name Marlene Gomez Islinger on your weaknesses and think positive all the time. Do not let yourself bounce Nickname Meni,Mene,Lene,Leni back. day of birth 25.04.1993 Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. place of birth Weiden Jan Frodeno, because he is so laid back and easy-going. Magdalena Neuner, she Club DJK-Weiden is so natural and Maria Sharapova, she is so ambitious. OSP Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Elite School Gymnasium am Rotenbühl Nirvana, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefanie, Billy Talent, David Guetta, Katy Perry, T.I., Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne and Manu Chao. My favourite song is “I wanna”. Who is your Coach? What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Christian Weimer, Nina Eggert, Ralf Schmiedeke I have some favourite movies: The devil wears Prada, New Moon Triology, Cruel Which year did he / she start to coach you? Intentions, Französisch für Anfänger (French for Beginners, a German movie), One year ago The Chorus. Which year and where did you start competing at the national / What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate international level? ambition? National: in 2007, International: in 2009 I want to participate in Olympic Games and I want to establish myself at the top What are your sporting achievements and results to date? of the world ranking. German Champion 2008, 2nd place at the Euro-Cup 2009 in Bled, 1st place at How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? the Youth Olympic Trials in Mar Menor/Spain. Facebook, SchülerVZ What languages do you speak? German, English, French and Spanish What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to meet my friends, to go to the cinema, to go shopping, to go out for dinner, to cook. I also like dogs, to go skiing, to play tennis, to climb and to draw. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The victory in Mar Menor. It felt great, I realized how important sport is for me. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be focused and disciplined and must accept criticism. You should work

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Name Daniel Weinert What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – – day of birth 01.01.1994 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Kiel – Club Kiler Männer TV What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein ambition? Elite School – I want to become Olympic Champion with the team. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? – Dietmar Popp Which year did he / she start to coach you? Since the beginning Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: in 2003, International: in 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Junior Champion (seven times), the participation at the Individual All- Around final, 3rd place at the Europe Junior Championships 2010 What languages do you speak? German and English What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary Modern School What do you like to do in your free time? I like meeting my friends and going to the cinema. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The 3rd place at the European Junior Championships 2010. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Work hard! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Desiree Baumert Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. Nickname Desi Shawn Johnson. She has just perfect legs for jumping. day of birth 01.02.1995 What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? place of birth Kehl There is no special song, it changes from time to time. Club TG Sollingen What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? OSP Rhein-Neckar Two dancing movies: Dirty Dancing and Stick it. Elite School – What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate ambition? Who is your Coach? I want to be part of the Olympic Games 2012 in London. I don’t care yet about Tatjana Bachmayer and Dieter Koch my ultimate ambition. Which year did he / she start to coach you? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? They have been coaching me for four years. Desiree Baumert Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National: eight years ago, International: three years ago What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The participation at the EYOF, European Junior Championships 2010 in Birming- ham, 3rd place in Japan 2009 (beam). What languages do you speak? German, English and French What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like shopping and meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? To become part of the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. I do not know yet what it will feel like. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be self-confident, work hard and accept a defeat.

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Name Leonie Adam What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Nickname – I listen to many different music styles. day of birth 2.1.1993 What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? place of birth Filderstadt “Elizabethtown” is my favourite movie. Club MTV Stuttgart What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate OSP Stuttgart ambition? Elite School Johann-Friedrich-von-Cotta Schule The participation in World Championships and European Championships. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Who is your Coach? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000457240921 t Michael Kuhn Which year did he / she start to coach you? In 2008 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National and International since 2005 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? 8th place at the WAGC 2009, 9th place at the European Junior Championships 2010 What languages do you speak? German What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like listening to music and meeting my friends. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? My first big final at the WAGC 2009. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? You must be disciplined on your own way. Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. –

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Name Oliver Amann Practise hard and have a lot of fun. Nickname Oli Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes. day of birth 07.01.1993 I have no explicit hero. I copy different things from different athletes. place of birth Weingarten What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? Club TV Weingarten Kanye West, Hip-Hop, Reggae, House, My favourite song is “Not afraid”. OSP Stuttgart What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Elite School – My favourite movie is “Cool runnings” and the best actor is Russel Crowe. What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Who is your Coach? ambition? Tanja Vidacovic I would like to take part at the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. In ten Which year did he / she start to coach you? years I want to have fun and success in my competitive sport. In 2002 How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year and where did you start competing at the national / www.schuelerVZ.net -> Oli Amann international level? www.facebook.de -> Oliver Amann National and International in 2004 www.netzathleten.de ->Oli Amann What are your sporting achievements and results to date? German Champion 2009, 3rd place at the World Age Group Competition 2009 (synchro), 3rd place at the Junior European Championships What languages do you speak? German, English and a little bit of Romanian What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to meet my friends, read a book and I like to go to the cinema. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The biggest moment was at the Junior European Championships 2009 when I read my name for the 3rd place on the list. It is indescribable, when you are standing on the podium and see your flag and you know that you did a good job. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete?

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Name Jana Berezko-Marggrander My coach. She was a successful gymnast and today she is a good coach. Nickname Jana What is your favourite music / song? Who is your favourite singer? day of birth 17.10.1995 My favourite singer is David Guetta and my favourite song is “Love lock down”. place of birth Tolljatti What is your favourite movie? Who is your favourite actor / actress? Club TSV Schmiden The best movie is “Flight plan” and the best actress is Angelina Jolie. OSP Stuttgart What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time? What is your ultimate Elite School – ambition? I want to become an Olympic Champion and would like to stay in competitive Who is your Coach? sports as long as I can. After that I want to do an apprenticeship. Galina Krilenko How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Which year did he / she start to coach you? – In October 2007 Which year and where did you start competing at the national / international level? National and international in 2008 What are your sporting achievements and results to date? The 3rd place at the European Championships in all around competition (team), in rope and in ball. What languages do you speak? German, English, Russian What is your level education? (Course, School, Location) Secondary School What do you like to do in your free time? I like to go swimming and biking. What was your best sporting moment? Can you describe it? The award ceremony at the European Championships 2010. It was very exciting and I was so happy. Can you share some tipps to become a top athlete? Be disciplined, work hard on your own and listen carefully to your coach! Who are your sporting heroes? Tell us why they are your heroes.

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Holger Hasse Steffen Becker (team leader, badminton coach) (rowing coach) Gundula Laabs Claudia Kulla (team leader, basketball coach) (team leader for shooting, rifle coach) Uwe Albersmeyer Barbara Georgi (basketball coach) (pistol coach) Hans Birka Viktor Bachmann (team leader, boxing coach) (archery coach) Sven Ressel Hans-Joachim Jedamsky (team leader, fencing coach) (team leader, swimming coach) Oliver Caruso Monika Dietrich (team leader, weightlifting coach) (diving coach) Anna von Hanier Klaus Lahme (team leader, judo coach) (team leader, sailing coach) Wolfgang Over Holger Wunderlich (team leader, canoeing coach) (team leader, taekwondo coach) Detlef Hummelt Peter Pfannkoch (canoeing coachu) (team leader, tennis coach) Jörg Peter Eva Jeler (team leader for track and field, sprinting/running coach) (team leader, table tennis coach) Christine Adams Nina Eggert (jumping coach) (team leader, triathlon coach) Joachim Lipske Jörg Hohenstein (throwing coach) (team leader for gymnastics, trampoline coach) Thora Schwarck Galina Krilenko (team leader, modern pentathlon coach) (rhythmic gymnastics coach) Rainer Kamm Gabriele Frehse (team leader, wrestling coach) (coach for women’s apparatus gymnastics) Brigitte Bielig Gunter Schönherr (team leader, rowing coach) (coach for men’s apparatus gymnastics)

182 Content 183 The first-ever Youth Games Exciting events and stars

Two former top athletes, participating in five Olympic First she came in sixth, then fifth, and finally she captured fourth place, Games in total: Huaiwen Xu and Lenka Wech had impres- narrowly missing a medal – this sums up Lenka Wech’s personal Olympic sive careers, but they, too, started out small. Remembering career. A former world-class rower, she participated in three Olympics in a row. Although Wech ended up just short of a medal in Sydney, Athens and their own early years, they did not want to pass up the Beijing, she gained new friends and unforgettable experiences. Now she opportunity to serve as mentors at the first Youth Olympic wants to share what she has learned with young athletes at the first-ever Games. Both of them agree: The Youth Games will be an Youth Olympic Games. unforgettable experience for all concerned. “The Olympic Games are a very special event. You will have an amazing time,” Wech promises the participants. “It was always a great honor for me, as an athlete, to represent Germany. Now it is your turn to participate in the Youth Games. You can be very proud – only few get this chance.”

Wech was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOCD) to participate in its mentoring program. Along with IOC member Claudia Bokel, who competed as part of the fencing team that won a silver medal in Athens, and two-time European badminton champion Huaiwen Xu, Wech will be offer- ing advice and support to the young athletes in Singapore.

“We want to make sure that these young people understand how important it is to set a goal and work hard to achieve it as they seek to make their dreams a reality,” says Huaiwen Xu. Now 34 years old, she was the first Ger- man badminton player to reach the quarterfinals at the Olympic Games. That was in 2008 in Beijing, not long after she was awarded the Silver Laurel Leaf (Silbernes Lorbeerblatt), Germany’s highest athletic honor. Xu is no longer active in her sport, but her memories of the Games remain vivid: “The Olympics are the largest and most exciting venue in sports, the dream of every athlete. The recognition you receive changes your life,” she says. Badminton player Huaiwen Xu at the Olympic Games 2008.

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The three German mentors Lenka Wech, Claudia Bokel and Huaiwen Xu will have the support of a number of other prominent former athletes in the international arena. They include such well-known names as Kenyan-born Wilson Kipketer (Denmark), world record holder in the 800 meter event; Olympic swimming champion Alexander Popov (Russia); two-time Olympic champion Hicham El-Guerrouj (track and field, Morocco); and Sergey Bubka (Ukraine), who holds the world record in pole vaulting. This is an up-close- and-personal opportunity to experience stars and role models most people only see on television.

“It is an exciting opportunity to participate in international sporting events at a young age, and to experience the unique Olympic spirit,” says Lenka Wech, who knows how important positive role models are. As a young athlete, she looked up to Stefani Werremeier, who placed

second at the 1992 Olympics in Completely exhausted: Lenka Wech (left) and Maren Derlien after completing their Barcelona and is now a physician row at the Olympic Games 2008 in Peking. – just like Lenka Wech. Both of them studied medicine during patients will have to get along without her. Along with the other mentors, their athletic careers; Wech now 34-year-old Wech will be accompanying the young athletes as they partici- works as a trauma and ortho- pate in excursions and events outside of the competitions. The Culture and pedic surgeon. Education Program (CEP) offers a wide variety of events, focused on having a good time and working as a team. The highlights will be an adventure trip

The fencer Claudia Bokel (right) in action For nearly two weeks during the to the island of Pulai Ubin and an opportunity to chat with champions. If on the piste. Youth Games, however, her communication difficulties arise, Lenka Wech (who speaks four languages)

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and Huaiwen Xu (who was born in China and now lives in the United States) Name Claudia Bokel can also serve as interpreters. Date of Birth 30.08.1973 Date of Place Ter Apel, The Netherlands During the competitions, however, they plan to stay in the background – al- Sport Fencer (epee) though they are naturally eager to see how the young athletes will do, particularly in rowing and badminton. According to Lenka Wech, the Youth Games are an opportunity as well as a unique factor in motivating athletes: “Showing what they can do here at the Youth Games, staying on the ball and then making it to the regular Olympic Games – that’s a huge motivator.” Name Huaiwen Xu Date of Birth 02.08.1975 Through all of the competition and pressure to perform, for decades the Date of Place Guiyang, China Games have also been shaped by the Olympic values – among them respect Sport Badminton player and fair play. These values are central to the first Youth Games as well. “I have always been fascinated by the people you meet, the sense of harmony and the friendships that develop at an event of this kind,” says Huaiwen Xu. Lenka Wech can only agree. She is still in contact with South African javelin thrower Justine Robbeson who she met at the closing ceremonies of the Name Lenka Wech Beijing Olympics. It is not always possible to win a medal, but athletes can be Date of Birth 09.04.1976 just as proud of the friendships they have made. Date of Place Falkenau Sport Rower

188 Content Mentors 189 German Sports Youth Interview with Ingo Weiss

Stephanie Hill is traveling to Singapore with the German team, and will be participating in the German Sports Youth camp that is being held there. The 20-year-old, who competes in track and field events, interviewed Ingo Weiss to find out how he views the Youth Olympic Games, what he thinks about education in sports, what the participants can expect from the cultural program, and his response to criticism that the Youth Olympic Games is encour- aging 14- to 18-year-olds to get involved in highly competitive sports competitions at a too early age. Andreas Freund, who participated in the dsj camp along with Stephanie Hill, was responsible for filming and editing this video.

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Mr Weiss, how are you going to spend the YOG in Singapore, what exactly is your function there? Ingo Weiss: Of course I‘m there for the German Olympic Sports Confedera- tion (DOSB) and for the German Sports Youth (dsj) and I think I will enjoy The members of the DOSB board greet the delegation from Singapore, led by Vivian the YOG as well as all the athletes, in other words I will watch the competi- Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, and Ng Ser tions, I‘m looking forward to the various kinds of competition formats. But I Miang, chairman of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee at will not only visit the contests, I hope to have many possibilities to speak Berlin, Tegel airport. with the participants of our workcamp and to have some activities with them and I will also enjoy Singapore and I‘m already looking forward to the opening ceremony and the ending event and because I‘m somehow involved in basketball I have to think of my basketballers and I‘m going to He is eagerly looking forward to the premiere of the keep an eye on them in Singapore. Youth Olympic Games: Ingo Weiss, president of the German Basketball Federation and German Sports You mentioned the competition formats. At YOG, there will be some Youth. His message to the participants: Have a good innovative competition formats, e.g. in basketball, what‘s your opini- time and enjoy yourselves in Singapore! on towards this new development?

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Ingo Weiss: I think this is the right way for the new YOG, which are going also happy cooperation. We want to participate in the programs which are to be held for the first time: a few old formats mixed with new formats. I offered, we want to do something there. Well, I agree and that‘s what I‘ve believe in some sports there are the normal formats, which is completely OK done since the beginning: The YOG are a wonderful idea. and good in my eyes, and in some sports where you could have done some innovations, there we have new types of sport, there we have new experiences. I just talked about basketball, there you have to shoot within 10 What advice do you want to give the athletes of the YOG? seconds, so that‘ll be a very fast and exciting game and I‘m also looking Ingo Weiss: What advice I would give them is an interesting question is an forward to seeing how other sports get on, what‘s going to happen and exciting and interesting question. First of all I want them to exercise their what new interesting ideas of sports you can see. sport successfully, but I also want them to have fun. I want them to see what a great country Singapore is and meet people. And I simply want them to The topic „education“ will also play an important role in Singapore, live the Olympic idea, which is a very important one for us, and that they the CEP will be in the focus. In 2009 education was the motto of the have fun and joy. When they do all of that they will go home, cheerful and year for the dsj, what do you associate with sports and education, happy they will go home on August 26/27 and will be cheerful and happy what does education in sport mean for you? and they‘ll say: “I‘ve been to the to the first YOG, this was a great experi- Ingo Weiss: For us the sports competitions, particularly at the YOG, are ence and I‘m going to do everything to participate in Olympic games some important. But beside the contest, there are many other points, like educa- day again.“ When we‘ve achieved and when we can preserve friendships via tion. Education is comprehension, participation, talking to each other and the internet or by e-mail or something else, then we‘re already on the right living the fair play; and these are all moments I can experience there. The way. CEP which will take place in Singapore is a very important factor for us, effectively that‘s German sports youth life on an international level.

There are also many critics of the YOG, the main point they are cri- ticizing is that the youth is led to high-performance sport too early. Were you open for the development of the integration of the youth in the Olympic sector from the very beginning? Ingo Weiss: At first I was very very open for that, but you also have to say that the danger of too much focus on high-performance sport is real. How- ever, that‘s what we don‘t want. And so I think the trainers also are of the opinion that we do not only want to have high-performance sport there, but Video of interview with Ingo Weiss

192 Content Interview 193 The Training Camp Representation of the Participants

As the youth organization of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund, DOSB), dsj has 9.5 million members under the age of 27 who are part of over 91,000 sports clubs. It is sending 35 participants to a training camp – young referees, journalists, leaders and coaches. The camp will be led by seven experienced dsj team members.

“By holding this camp, we hope to spread the word about the Youth Games and breathe life into the idea of the Games. The participants will attend the competitions, participate in workshops with Ger- man experts and have contact with Germa- ny’s Youth Olympics team. They will share their experiences in Singapore with their clubs and associations back in Germany,” said dsj chairman Ingo Weiss.

Thanks to the support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the young jour- Many of the participants in the camp were in Berlin for Youth Olympic Day. nalists will receive media accreditation. Representing them, Veronika Auer carried the torch for the Youth Olympic Games. They will report on their on-site experiences in blogs, the DOSB homepage, the German Sports Youth website and the Facebook page of the German German Sports Youth (Deutsche Sportjugend, dsj) is participat- Youth Olympics team. ing in the first Youth Olympic Games, to be held this summer in Singapore from August 14 to 26.

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Name Veronika Auer Name Agnes Kainz day of birth 14.05.1992 day of birth 16.01.1981 Place of birth München Place of birth Vienna club TSV Großhadern club WRC Pirat Sport Judo Sport Rowing Jobs/Studies Student Jobs/Studies Policy Officer for ENGSO Youth

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Travelling, motivation, books, Big Band, extreme sports, sport medicine Sculpture, painting, theatre/ other Sports: biking (road), swimming, Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are skiing, snowboarding/ experiencing new cultures and meeting new people currently playing? Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Trainer of judo learners groups, coach at judo competitions, organisation of currently playing? childrens activities within the judo club, coach of the school football team Volunteering in my local Club and in the Austrian Sports Youth What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Social contacts, motivation, to set and push limits, to enjoy sportive exercise Freedom, Satisfaction, Health Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? mixed: Charlie Winston, Clueso, Jack Penate, Jamaram, Coeur de Pirate Many and varied genres: Soul, Funk, Electronic, Classic, Grunge, Rock, Bossa favourite song at the moment: Junebug (Robert Francis), Le bien et le mal Nova, Jazz, Ethno, Crossover… definitely no Death Metal though (Souad Massi) Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again. “If you think you’re too small to be effective, you’ve never been in bed with a mos- What is your professional goal? quito”, “A Champion is someone, always standing up when reaching his limits” No specific profession or position as such, what is important for me What is your professional goal? is to work in a good team, for a valid cause that I believe in, in an area To work in the social area of my interest. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Facebook: Vroni Auer, Max-Planck-Gymnasium www.facebook.com/agnes kainz

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Name Matthias Becher Name Philip Benjamin Dauster day of birth 12.11.1987 day of birth 09.01.1990 Place of birth Mannheim Place of birth Berlin-Wilmersdorf club Mannheimer HC club BSV92 Sport Fieldhockey Sport Athletics Jobs/Studies Business studies Jobs/Studies Apprentice

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Shopping, meeting some friends Travelling, literature, computer, languages Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? Yes, as a coach of many youth teams or as an organizer of some events Worked as volunteer during athletics world championship in Berlin 2009 What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Difference to the usual way of life Constant improvement, fun, competitive thinking, social contact, compensation Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and to learning what is your favourite song? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and I like to listen to house music or every kind of music from good radio stations. what is your favourite song? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Generally I listen to the radio , but I prefer hiphop, black, RnB – Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? What is your professional goal? When I race my mind is full of doubt who will be the second who finished A good management position in a big company third? (N. Morceli) How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What is your professional goal? Facebook: Matthias Becher My aim is to become an interpreter How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? On facebook: Philip Dauster

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Name Anne-Kathrin Deichert Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? day of birth 06.04.1990 Never let pure reason prevail! Place of birth Rüdersdorf What is your professional goal? club SV Blau-Weiß Petershagen/Eggersdorf I haven‘t decided yet, but of course it would be great to deal to combine Sport Athletics, (triathlon, volleyball) profession with hobbies or passions. Moreover I could imagine to be active in Jobs/Studies Voluntary Year of Social Service (windwor- development aid. kers e.V.) How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? myspace.com: www.myspace.com/annabellla_kd last.fm: www.last.fm/user/annabellla What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? Acoustic guitar, music/concerts, drawing, snowboarding, films, travelling, sports in general Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? Yes, I have been coaching a group of young athletics for 3 years, I’m doing a Voluntary Year of Social Service (coaching, organization, childcare, etc.), I sometimes accompany sports holiday camps as a helper and I work for a project „sport as a measure of integration“ being a sideline What do sports mean to you? Sport is an important part in my whole life (hobby, mental balance, sideline and of course to satisfy my ambition). Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? Much music and musicians in the range of indie, alternative, garage and electro (such as The Kills, The Kooks, Moldy Peaches, Crystal Castles, Angus and Julia Stone, Bat for Lashes, White Stripes, Beirut, etc.), favourite songs are Laika (Arcade Fire), Get Up And Go (Broadcast2000), Hang Me Up To Dry (Cold War Kids).... but I’m generally interested in various kinds of music.

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Name Julian Engelhard Name Anna Lena Frank (Rufname: Lena) day of birth 29.09.1988 day of birth 01.03.1991 Place of birth Koblenz Place of birth München club LAV asics Tübingen club SV Am Hart München Sport Track and Field Sport Unicycling Jobs/Studies Sports journalism student Jobs/Studies Academic high-school graduate

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Football, handball, cycling, billiards, poker, tabletennis Cooking, painting, reading and juggling Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? I worked as a coach for a young football team. I practice with three groups of children, I give workshops and I give training What do sports mean to you? courses for trainers. Everything. I can´t live without it. What do sports mean to you? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and It’s very important for me, because it’s a compensation for school. what is your favourite song? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Peter Fox: Haus am See what is your favourite song? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? My favorite kind of music is Rock ‘n’ Roll and my favorite song is – “Alors on danse”. What is your professional goal? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Working as a commentator, especially for football. You can reach everything if you want. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What is your professional goal? http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=658578971 I want to work with people and I want to help them, especially children. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? http://de-de.facebook.com/people/Lena-Frank/1569907640

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Name Andreas Freund Twitter http://twitter.andreas-freund.com day of birth 15.08.1991 Twitter für YOG http://twitter.yog.andreas-freund.com Place of birth Würzburg XING http://xing.andreas-freund.com club TV 1890 Hallstadt Sport Bowling, skiing, diving, rowing Jobs/Studies Pupil (secondary school, 12th grade)

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? Event technology, computer/internet, journeys Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? Assistance with events (celebrations etc.), contact to the press What do sports mean to you? Sport is for me more than just performing the very act of sport. At sports I can get to know other people, may socialise with different people and we can enjoy life with common activities. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? Take That – Patience, James Blunt – Carry you home, Sascha – Goodbye Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? ”If you can dream it, you can do it.“ (Walt Disney) What is your professional goal? Studies in a management subject, maybe CEO of my own business How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? SchülerVZ http://svz.andreas-freund.com StudiVZ http://studivz.andreas-freund.com Facebook http://facebook.andreas-freund.com

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Name Michael Geyer Name Sabrina Howe day of birth 28.08.1987 day of birth 16.08.1989 Place of birth Zwickau Place of birth Neustadt am Rbge. club LV Olympia Kirchberg club TSV Bokeloh, TC Sigmundshall Bokeloh Sport Athletics Sport Dancing and tennis Jobs/Studies Studies traffic and transport Jobs/Studies Freelance journalist/cultural sciences and business sciences

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Meeting friends, biking, football I like travelling, playing the piano and I like to see my friends as often as possible Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? I am the youth speaker of the German and Saxony athletic association and a I worked as trainer and currently I`m supporting my sports club in the field of member of the “Bundesausschuss Jugend”. youth work. What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Sport is a part of my life. I have been a sportsman for 14 years. Without sports – count me out. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? I like rock und pop music but I have no favourite kind of music or favourite Listening to rock, soul and hip-hop – I like almost every style of music. For me song. it`s difficult to choose a favorite style. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Behind every risk there is a new chance. Ain`t no sunshine when she`s gone… What is your professional goal? What is your professional goal? I would like a leader position at a traffic or transport organization or in a sport In the near future, I would like to work for a broadcasting company and hope- association. fully produce interesting, sophisticated television programmes (for instance How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? about the Olympic Games). StudiVZ, Facebook (Michael Geyer), ICQ (378496315) How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Only StudiVZ (Sabrina Anirbas)

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Name Maximilian Haupt Name Sarah Hildebrandt day of birth 04.08.1987 day of birth 24.04.1991 Place of birth Nürtingen Place of birth Mainz club – club USC Mainz Sport College Flag Football Team Sport Athletics, 100m Hurdles Jobs/Studies Freelance Journalist / Student Jobs/Studies Hopefully I will start studying medicine in October

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? I love to take pictures and am a passionate soccer fan. Music, soccer, my friends, concerts Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? No, unfortunately I didn’t have the time to do other sports recently. I have an athletic group with little girls between 10 and 11 years. What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Sport connects – No matter what language you speak: everybody understands a Sports mean a lot to me, it´s a chance to learn many important things for life, like winning or losing. concentration, endurance and to withstand and to get along with pressure. So it Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and plays a very importand role in my life. It has affected my development a lot. what is your favourite song? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and I really like the Swedish Band “Mando Diao”, the German group “Sportfreunde what is your favourite song? Stiller” and Bob Dylan. A very good song is “Du schreibst Geschichte” (Madsen). I love rock music, especially alternative, indie an crossover. My favourite Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? bands are billy talent, green day, the subways, 30 seconds to mars, and typically Not really. But “Life’s good” is something you can never tell yourself or others German rockbands. often enough. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? What is your professional goal? When a door closed then somewhere a window will open. I want to be able to make a living working as a journalist – no matter how big What is your professional goal? my family will be. I would like to become a paediatrician in a clinic. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Facebook.com/Maximilian.Haupt at www.studivz.de under the name of Sarah H. in Mainz

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Name Stephanie Hill What is your professional goal? day of birth 26.10.1989 After studying science journalism I‘d like to work in a public relations Place of birth Darmstadt department of a research institute or in the field of sports. club Athletics Association Biebesheim- But I‘m very open-minded regarding to my professional goal. Eschollbrücken-Crumstadt How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Sport Athletics www.stephanie-hill.de Jobs/Studies Study of science journalism http://de-de.facebook.com/people/Stephanie-Hill/100001225842122

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? I like hiking and skiing in the alps. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? Frequently I write about competitions and events of my sports club on their homepage (www.lg-bec.de). Beside this I coach athletes in training and at competitions. At some competitions I‘m a referee, too. What do sports mean to you? Sports mean to me having fun, being glad, being balanced, improving myself, going beyond my limits. But it also means to accept rules, showing respect, being optimistic and perseverant for a dream that I want to become real. So sports is a small word with a big meaning. For me sport is a view of life. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? I like hearing new songs on the radio. Additionally I prefer soul and gospel music. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? So long as I listen to my heart and I am happy, there are no constraints, apart from those that I set myself.

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Name Lena Jasper Name Kristina Hofbauer day of birth 29.10.1982 day of birth 10.11.1991 Place of birth Munich Place of birth Landshut club – club SV Kläham Sport Volleyball, snowboarding Sport Soccer, to be a referee, volleyball Jobs/Studies Project Manager Youth & Education Jobs/Studies Pupil

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? All Kinds of ball sports, dancing, traveling & culture, literature. Reading, music, DVD Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? I give my best to strengthen sports in youth-related areas in a sustainable way. Special course in school, to be a referee. What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? A lot, therefore I integrated sports as main topic in my profession as well as in Sports is my life. my time off. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? Kings of Leon, Music to relax Black Eyed Peas: I got a feeling Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? – I grew up with four brothers, now give me another challenge. What is your professional goal? What is your professional goal? Teacher of sports, to direct a game in the highest women league in Germany. I have already found my dream job: Munich as my hometown, which represents How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? sports (as my favourite) within the international context there is no better job http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile. for me at the moment. php?id=100000952715551&ref=ts How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? icqnr.: 217166866 I have a private Facebook and VZ account under my name.

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Name Ann-Kristin Hoppenz What is your professional goal? day of birth 12.04.1990 The most important thing is: satisfaction! I can imagine working in the social Place of birth Rostock service sector after having finished my studies. My passion is to help other peop- club SSC Karlsruhe le and make them feel better. Sport Trampoline How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Jobs/Studies Social year Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=597411339 VZ: http://www.meinvz.net/Profile/9xwZF5iGH7HjxYe4MHPVEVtwowOHvKbWNn s5zJx9swY/tid/102

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? I love music (playing guitar, saxophone and keyboard), snowboarding, driving motorbike, trying new sports (for example: poweriser), the sunshine, go dancing, play Singstar, reading books and getting new experiences. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? In the past I gave lessons in trampoline. Now I teach children sports at school, in the sports club and in the kindergarden. I teach them swimming, trampoline and gymnastics. What do sports mean to you? Balance, communication, social contacts, happiness, doing sports makes you feel spirited! Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? It changes every day, with the weather and the feelings;-) For example: ”Another Sad Song – Bandits“, ”Glycerin – Bush“, or songs like ”Twist and Shout“ Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? ”As it is very conducive to health, I decided to be happy“ (Voltaire) ”A Champion is someone, always standing up when reaching his limits”

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Name Wiebke Julius findet man dich bei Facebook, VZ oder anderen sozialen Netzwerken? day of birth 15.12.1989 I can be found in StudiVz and on Facebook under my real name, and I prefer Place of birth Wittmund StudiVz. club Spvg. Gaste-Hasbergen, SV Ochtersum, http://www.studivz.net/Default TuS Esens http://www.facebook.com/ Sport Table tennis, beach volleyball Jobs/Studies Student, Social Work

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? I have a lot of interests: try out new types of sports, German Red Cross, to make music, to read, to give private lessons and much else Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? Yes. I am a member of the board of the „Sportjugend Wittmund“and I am a trainer. In 2008 I was at the Olympic Games in Beijing as a Fair-Play ambassador. What do sports mean to you? Sports mean a lot to me. Sports provide an ideal balance to everyday stress and you can try out different things. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? I love nearly every music, except for Heavy Metal and Schlager music. Therfore I have no favourite musician or a favourite song. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? A day during which one does not laugh is a lost day. What is your professional goal? First I want to complete my studies and then I want to find a job, which fulfils me.

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Name Mitja Leipold Name Elena Möller day of birth 27.10.1988 day of birth 25.06.1990 Place of birth Kassel Place of birth Bad Hersfeld club Seglergemeinschaft Kassel club IFO Oberaula Sport Sailing Sport Handball Jobs/Studies Business Administration with Mechanical Jobs/Studies One-year internship Engineering

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Wakeboarding, DJ`ing, participating in the students council I play Ultimate Frisbee and I do a lot of other sports. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? Working as a sailing coach, represting the sport at different events I organize some events in my sports club and I train a team of girls. In my one- What do sports mean to you? year internship I am learning the tasks in a sports federation Challenge, creating a balance between everyday life and recreation What do sports mean to you? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and I like to do sports and to organize something in the sport sector so it is a really what is your favourite song? important part of my life. Jurassic 5, Chromeo, Seeed, Deichkind, Jan Delay, Club/House, Bmore Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and ”Oh my God“ Mark Ronson feat. Lily Allen, ”Ooh Aah“ Grits, ”Crystalized“ The XX what is your favourite song? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? I like many different songs and kinds of music. ”sail fast – live slow“ Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? What is your professional goal? Never regret what you did when you were happy at the moment of the event. Being a part of the managerial staff and having enough time for family What is your professional goal? and sports. I want to study sport science. After that I want to work in the sport sector. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? On StudiVZ: search for ”Mitja LPD“ TU Darmstadt http://www.studivz.net/Profile/Yl0jdTZWe3bgPZkqG6iVN5S0hMJiXBEZvmpLPe_ Facebook: ”Mitja Leipold“ jNVQ/tid/102

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Name Raphael Ott Name Kathrin Wiesner day of birth 20.05.1992 day of birth 11.04.1992 Place of birth Munich Place of birth Esslingen club SV Pullach club SV 1845 Esslingen Sport Soccer, tennis, swimming, volleyball Sport Fencing Jobs/Studies Pupil 10th class Jobs/Studies Student

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? I like almost all other sports, in addition. I meet frequently with friends. I read Slacklining, Kendo, leading youth camps (camping) and like to go swimming. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? I’m a referee, I look after for our beginner kids and lead the wheelchair fencing Teaching soccer to kids (9 to 10 years old), working in a senior-home. group of our club. What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Everything in my life. Sport is fun, keeps fit and brings people from all over the world together. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? My favourite musician is David Guetta and my favourite kind of music is R‘nB I listen to nearly all kinds of music. “Getting over“. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Take action in your life Make the most of your day. What is your professional goal? What is your professional goal? Well… we’ll see, Manager of sports How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? – http://www.facebook.com/raffiott (search for Raphael Ott)

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Name Andreas Pieper Name Moritz Glasbrenner day of birth 10.07.1988 day of birth 08.07.1990 Place of birth Bad Driburg Place of birth Ulm club TV Jahn Bad Driburg club SC Münster 08 German Basketball Federation Sport Football/soccer Sport Basketball Jobs/Studies Degree in medicine Jobs/Studies Sport studies

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Sports in general, meeting friends and having fun I like to meet friends, reading and eating out. I really like Italy and the Italian lan- Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are guage. Beside sports I have a strong passion for medicine and coaching science. currently playing? Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Youth Coach, Trainer, Official, Referee currently playing? What do sports mean to you? I am a football coach for a kids‘ team and try to drive sustainable development To be a TEAM – win together, lose togehter on this field. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and What do sports mean to you? what is your favourite song? According to local lore sport represents the most important trifle – don‘t we Fettes Brot, Fanta 4, Culcha Candela, Sportfreunde Stiller attach greater importance to it than we admit? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and “I‘ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I‘ve lost almost 300 games. 26 what is your favourite song? times, I‘ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I‘ve failed over There are lots of great songs, each with its own history. and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.“ (Michael Jordan) Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? What is your professional goal? Not yet. Sports student What is your professional goal? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? I‘d like football, medicine and coaching science to be the fundament of my fu- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/@/100000461761482 ture career. My aim is to join the technical staff of a professional football team. StudiVZ: http://www.studivz.net/Profile/YzoEEDXzD2855Ql3Z3NXrk0s_KnI4du- How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? WVWVxMXUaolk http://www.facebook.com/people/Moritz-Glasbrenner/1256593543

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Name Stephanie Reichelt Name Daniel Ringleb day of birth 16.12.1990 day of birth 20.10.1989 Place of birth Munich Place of birth Hannover club Djk Sportbund München club SV Bolzum v. 1906 Sport Swimming Sport Table tennis Jobs/Studies Graduate Student Jobs/Studies FSJ´ler (Voluntary Social Year)

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Skiing, Reading, Travelling I like trying out new kinds of sport such as Slackline and I started triathlon. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? Coaching a junior team, referee, assistant coach of a team for competitions, I work as a coach in my and two further sport clubs, as well as adviser for The teaching little children how to swim Table Tennis Association of Lower Saxony. What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Set targets and achieve them Sport is a firm component of my life. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? I feel good (James Brown) Red Hot Chili Peppers, R´n´B, Clueso - Gewinner Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Where there´s a will, there´s a way. “Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day in your life.” What is your professional goal? What is your professional goal? Surgeon for children I would like to become a teacher in the school subjects sport and math. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=697140245 http://www.facebook.com/people/Daniel-Ringleb/100001058545967

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Name Jessica Scherer What is your professional goal? day of birth 06.07.1989 I hope to find an interesting job that offers lots of possibilities to learn or to try Place of birth Gengenbach new things. In October, I’m starting my studies to become a teacher for French club ALZ Sigmaringen und TV Hausach and Biology but I want to do some extra skills in linguistics. Sport Swimming How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Jobs/Studies In October: studies to become a teacher I can be found in StudiVZ under “Jessica Scherer” or in ICQ. Number: 303533244.

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? Reading books, also in other languages than German, travelling around, inline skating, ballroom dance Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? I have been working voluntarily in the triathlon club Sigmaringen for one year, there I’m mainly coaching children how to swim. What do sports mean to you? For me it’s fun doing sports in a group and it’s a possibility to get away from everyday life. Also important for me is the work as a swimming instructor. It’s a good feeling to see children having fun and success in the swimming lessons. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? I don’t have a favourite musician or kind of music. At the moment I like the song “Atem” by Farin Urlaub. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? If you’re not sure, which way is the right one, listen to the longing of your heart!

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Name Janine Straub Name Anna Vaske day of birth 18.06.1992 day of birth 11.04.1991 Place of birth Baden-Baden Place of birth Bielefeld club TuS Hügelsheim, TV Baden-Oos club Spvg Steinhagen Sport Gymnastics, athletics, volleyball Sport Volleyball Jobs/Studies Class 12 grammar school Jobs/Studies Academic high-school graduate prospective student

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Biology, cinema and meeting friends. Kiteboarding, skiing, any kind of sports, music Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? Trainer/coach of 20 girls between 11 and 13 years. Coach and referee What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Sport is my life. Without sport I’m another person. Fun, distraction, relaxation Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? Rock and some songs of the 80s like “Eye of the tiger”. I don’t really have a favourite kind of music or a favourite musician. It depends Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? on the situation which music I like. When life gives you a lemon, make lemonade out of it! Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? What is your professional goal? Virtues make humans admirable – small mistakes make them amiable. (Pearl S. Sport management or sport communication Buck) How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? What is your professional goal? In SchülerVZ (www.schuelerVZ.de) you will find me under my name (Janine To be a medical director in a hospital Straub) or rather my school (Klosterschule v.hl. Grab in Baden-Baden (Baden- How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Württemberg)) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1204214984&ref=search

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Name Christiane Weidendorfer What is your professional goal? day of birth 26.02.1991 I want to be a sports reporter woman. I would like to work on TV or the radio. Place of birth Ingolstadt I want to travel around the world, gain experience and discover other cultures club TSV München Großhadern and countries. Sport Judo How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Jobs/Studies Pupil at the sports secondary school in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1449205375&v=feed Munich SchülerVZ: http://www.schuelervz.net/Profile/KShVEMqCocSL6SFv-BLIuYBiVQmn- RwlWYM3TFplsU3I

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? Volleyball, gymnastics, horse riding, athletics. I read a lot and I like it to write reports about sports competitions or about other things. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? Yes, I am. In my free time and when I am at home I coach a gymnastic or Judo group. Sometimes I work as a referee. What do sports mean to you? Sport is one main part in my life. I grew up with sport and competitions and I cannot imagine a life without sport. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? Favourite musician: Katy Perry, David Guetta, Norah Jones, Christina Aguilera, Patrice, Fabian Buch and others Favourite kind of music: Rock, Pop, Indie, Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Jazz Favourite song: Sunrise from Norah Jones, Hello from Fabian Buch, California Girls from Katy Perry. I have a lot favourite songs. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Assert yourself, train hard and do everything to achieve your aim. The best co- mes at the end.

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Name Jan Holze How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? day of birth 04.01.1981 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590962183 Place of birth Stralsund StudiVZ http://www.studivz.net/Profile/hx0vPn1Q8PYyg-rrHHRYSN3Fdb5PKwmq- club SV Fortuna 50 Neubrandenburg VIT0AXnwa8U/tid/102 Sport Handball XING https://www.xing.com/profile/JAN_HOLZE Jobs/Studies Student of Law

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? I like travelling and enjoy getting to know new people and their culture. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? I volunteer in and for sport in many ways at national and international level, for instance I am member of the Executive Committee of German Sport Youth. What do sports mean to you? It compensates everyday stress and therefore it is essential. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? I do not have a favourite musician, but close to one is Simply Red with its Greatest Hits album. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Trust is good, control is better. What is your professional goal? More important than a career is something that makes me happy and brings security.

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Name Kerstin Holze Name Stefan Jung day of birth 12.02.1980 day of birth 15.10.1977 Place of birth Muenster Place of birth Hanau club GC Mecklenburg-Strelitz club – Sport Swimming, Field Hockey, Skiing Sport Cycling Jobs/Studies Doctor Jobs/Studies I am working with the German Sports Youth.

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Travelling, literature Literature, films, music, cultures and flea markets. Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? For over ten years I have been volunteering in Children- and Youth Sport Orga- I am involved as a staff member of the German Sports Youth. nisations. What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Sports are a means for balancing body and mind. To compete in a fair competition with oneself and others. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? I like listening to Jazz music. I do not have a favourite musician, only a favourite soccer club: Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? Eintracht Frankfurt. Everything will be okay in the end. If it‘s not okay, it‘s not the end. Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? (Oscar Wilde) Carpe diem What is your professional goal? What is your professional goal? Work should be a means for living and not the other way round. To be self-determined doing my current job. How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? I can not be found on any of these social e-networks. I am currently not on social networks.

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Name Eva Geithner Name Tino Symanzik day of birth 23.03.1979 day of birth 16.11.1980 Place of birth Erlangen Place of birth Ostseebad Kühlungsborn club Postsportverein club – Sport Yoga, dancing Sport Tennis Jobs/Studies Coordinator, research assistant Jobs/Studies Scientist

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Climbing Rock climbing, hiking, music (concerts), ice cream Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? Yes, voluntary work. Sport youth executive board Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (voluntary) What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Sport means to me to be active and participate actively, also in the society. It’s the experience to feel my body and work at him and my health. Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and what is your favourite song? what is your favourite song? Depending on my mood At the moment: Phillip Poisel, Gisbert zu Knyphausen, German poets, ”Wer Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? kann sich schon entscheiden?” – Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? What is your professional goal? Decide with your heart and not with your head. – What is your professional goal? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Whatever‘s possible, without loosing my private life. – How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? Facebook via my name

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Name Stefan Walzel Name Dr. Christiane Wenkel day of birth 16.10.1977 day of birth 02.08.1981 Place of birth Neubrandenburg Place of birth Schleiz club SV Fortuna ´50 Neubrandenburg club SV Gräfenwarth Sport Handball Sport Football (soccer) referee Jobs/Studies Lecturer, German Sport University Cologne Jobs/Studies Assistant doctor cardiology

What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently What are your interests aside from the sport you are currently playing? playing? Scuba Diving, Sailing, Golf, reading books, photography Youth in sports, reading, learn about other sports

Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are Are you involved in sports in ways other than the sport you are currently playing? currently playing? Yes, I am a board member of a sport club. Member of the Thuringian Youth committee What do sports mean to you? What do sports mean to you? Sport means more quality of life. Doing sport balances my life, sport gives me mental fitness for effective Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and working. what is your favourite song? Who is your favourite musician, what is your favorite kind of music, and I have got none. I listen to different styles of music, from classic to rap. what is your favourite song? Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? No special one, all kinds of music making you swing “One doesn‘t discover new lands without Do you have a motto or favorite catchphrase? consenting to lose sight of the shore for a A day without laughing is a lost one. very long time.” What is your professional goal? André Gide (1869-1952) familiy doctor What is your professional goal? How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? To contribute to organizing Olympic Games once. MeinVZ How can you be found on Facebook or other social networks? http://de-de.facebook.com/ https://www.xing.com/de/

238 Content 239 Profile of German Olympic Sports Confederation

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (Deutscher Olym- pischer Sportbund, DOSB) is the non-governmental umbrella organization of German sport. It was founded on May 20, 2006, resulting from the merger of the German Sports Confederation (DSB) and the National Olympic Committee for Germany. The DOSB stands for performance, health, joy of living and the conveyance of values.

Facts and Figures 1. With more than 27.5 million mem- berships organized in over 91,000 sports clubs, the DOSB is the largest

Flagbearer: Dirk Nowitzi and André Lange at the Youth Olympic Day in Berlin association of persons in Germany.

2. The DOSB is the central organization of 16 regional sports confederations (one in each federal state), 61 national (sport-governing) federations and 20 sport associations with particular tasks. Thomas Bach, Olympic champion in fencing in 1976, has been DOSB President since May 20, 2006.

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3. The DOSB serves as a platform of consultation and advice, providing 9. Following the basic idea of ‚‘sport for all“, the DOSB develops pro- services to its member associations which are independent in terms of or- grammes which are intended to give possibly each and every person access ganization, financing and specialization, and represents their interests vis-à- to sports, independently of his/her age, gender and social origin. vis the institutions of the European Union, of the Federation, the federal states and municipalities in Germany as well as the churches and all socio- 10. In the light of its policy of gender equality, DOSB attaches great impor- political and cultural areas. tance to the promotion of girls and women.

4. In accordance with its statutes and articles, the DOSB is obliged to safe- 11. The DOSB aims at fostering a modern and humane top-level sport. Thus, guard, promote and further develop the Olympic idea. It commits itself in it takes part in the national and international fight against doping and many ways to foster an Olympic education and the transmission of humane manipulation of all kinds. Sending national teams to the Olympic Games values in and through sport. and taking care of them also belongs to the central tasks in the field of top-level sports. 5. The DOSB, as such, finances itself by means of membership fees, receipts from lottery revenues and marketing licences. Additionally, projects are 12. The German sports movement is embedded in European and internation- financed by third-party funds of the Federation. Moreover, the sport-gov- al developments and structures, from mass sports up to top-level sports. The erning bodies receive funding from the federal budget for top-level sports. DOSB wants to contribute its part to international understanding and peace The federal states as well as municipalities and communities, at their respec- by means of co-operation. It therefore cultivates contacts with numerous tive level, substantially support sport, e.g. by means of constructing and countries of the world. Representing the interests of German sports in all maintaining sport facilities. international issues related to sport-specific or Olympic concerns, the DOSB participates in the development of international sports policy. A Brussels- 6. The DOSB advocates in favour of sporting and environment-friendly based representative for EU relations defends the interests of German sport activities of the people, along the lines of a healthy environment. with regard to the European Union.

7. The DOSB supports and promotes volunteerism. More than 8.8 million 13. Since the beginning of the sixties, the German sports organizations have volunteers and honorary workers are active in gymnastics and sports clubs. promoted the development of sports in the developing countries. Since They provide over 450 million hours of exercise. then, more than 1,300 long-term and short-term projects have been implemented in more than 100 countries. This work is only possible with the 8. The DOSB supports inclusion and coherence of all groups of society. extensive support of the Federal Government and, in particular, the German Foreign Office.

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High Performance Sport Sport Development / Sport for All 1. German top-level sport has been in a leading position in world sports for 1. One third of the population of our country practises sport in sports clubs. many years. At Olympic Summer or Winter Games, Germany used to being in Slogans such as ‚‘Sport is at its Best in the Club“ or ‚‘Sport is Good for Ger- the upper field of the medal ranking list of the nations. At World and Euro- many“ are generally known. 40 years ago we created the ‚Trim Action‘ pean Championships of the individual sports, German athletes present them- which later on became one of the biggest and most successful social market- selves as pleasant and engaging ambassadors of their country. Positive sporting campaigns of the Federal Republic of Germany. It lent wings to the ing results underline the commitment and readiness for performance of the aspiration of ‚Sport for All, which DOSB puts into practice by using its tradi- young people and show that the clubs, federations, high performance cen- tional trade marks such as the quality seal ‚Sport for Health‘, the Festivals of tres and Olympic training centres take good care of them. German high-per- Sports or the German Sports Badge. In this way we link, in an ideal way, the formance sport is financed by the sport budget of the German Federal Minis- tradition of an almost 100-year-old history with the fitness idea of modern try of the Interior with a funding amount of over 130 million Euro. society. Special initiatives and programmes to promote women, families, senior citizens and persons with a migration background lay the basis of a 2. Furthermore, the German Armed Forces, the German Federal Border lively association which orientates itself by the increased needs of our mod- Police and the German Customs Authority are important partners and sup- ern sporting society and is aware of its own ecological responsibility. porters because they provide places in their sport promotion groups for male and female athletes. Education 1. The variety of sport is also reflected in the programmes of education 3. In German top-level sports we are not dealing with performance and implemented by organized sport. There are more than 600 different educa- achievement at all costs. The DOSB practises a policy of ‚zero tolerance‘ tional curricula in which sport organizations offer committed persons in the against all kinds of manipulation. In times of a general change of values and clubs education and advanced training courses on the basis of the DOSB a potential lack of orientation, top-level sport, by means of its multifarious General Guidelines of Education. Almost 500,000 persons hold a valid DOSB expression forms, is intended to contribute to an exemplary transmission of licence as (male or female) coaches, exercise leaders, club managers or youth values related to achievement and the striving for performance. leaders. Furthermore, the sport organizations offer numerous courses of continuing training which are not included in the DOSB licence system. 4. The national concept for promoting top-level sports, the system of training and Olympic training centres as well as the concept for the development 2. Sport educates – not only on the grounds of its formal educational system and promotion of young talented athletes serve as fundamental principles but also by means of sports practice and voluntary commitment in the clubs for the work in German top-level sports. themselves. Informal educational processes through active participation in sports and by sharing responsibilities in the club facilitate the achievement of personal/soft skills and social competencies.

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3. All educational activities of sport organizations are based on a holistic educational approach which always places the development of the individual personality and the principle of life-long learning in the centre of attention.

Youth 1. The German Sports Youth (‚Deutsche Sportjugend‘, dsj) takes up and represents the interests of more than 9.5 million children, adolescents and young people up to 27 years of age, who are organized in over 91,000 sports clubs.The latter are associated to 16 regional sports youths (federal state level), 53 youth organizations of the national federations and 10 youth organizations of the associations with particular tasks. Thus, the German Sports Youth is the largest independent body responsible for the assistance to children and young people in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Image-Trailer of DOSB 2. In co-operation with its member organizations and their associated sub- structures, the German Sports Youth offers country-wide programmes, using sports as a medium in order to promote young people in view of developing their personality.

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It was in 1972 that Germany was last host to the Olympic Games. While Munich is still benefiting from the wonderful sports facilities and infrastructure improvements created at that time, it has now been 38 long years since the Olympics of 1972. At Munich 2018, we think this has been too long.

So it is high time that Munich put in a bid to host the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2018. On June 22, 2010, the IOC named us a Candidate City, bringing us a significant step closer to achieving our goal of bringing the Olympics to Munich. The two core components of our application were very favorably received by the IOC: our plans for the Games’ sports venues and our environmental concept. The Mu- nich 2018 two-park concept paves the way for especially athlete-friendly winter games. All ice events will be held at the ice park in Munich, while Munich 2018 – An opportunity for an entire the snow sport competitions will be held at the snow park in Garmisch- generation of young German athletes. Partenkirchen. Restricting events to two sites means reducing travel distanc- es to a minimum, and promotes the integrative nature of the Olympic and Paralympic Games across all nationalities and sports. The second pillar of our bid is our environmental concept. The explicit goal of Munich 2018 is to hold

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will serve as ambassadors for our country and for the idea of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Germany. For many of you, participation in the first Youth Olympic Games will be only the beginning of an impressive athletic career that will also include participation in other Olympics. Our goal at Munich 2018 is to give your generation of winter athletes the opportunity to experience the winter Olympics before a home audience.

Munich 2018 would like to wish you the best of success and a wealth of exciting experiences as you travel to Singapore. By providing regular up- dates on your athletic achievements on Facebook and Twitter, we, too, will be part of this journey. You will find other news and information related to our bid on our virtual outlets:

Sympathetic – the image campaign of Munich 2018 http://www.muenchen2018.org/ http://www.facebook.com/muenchen2018 http://twitter.com/muenchen2018org the first-ever climate-neutral Games. In accordance with our motto, “friendly to both the athletes and the environment,” we want to organize sustainable Games for a new generation of young athletes.

You are this new generation of athletes.

This year, you will already have the opportunity to experience first-hand the unique atmosphere of the Olympic Games. Our many Munich 2018 sports ambassadors never tire of describing how the Olympic Games can lead to life-changing experiences and lasting memories. In Singapore, you will not only be able to introduce yourselves to a world audience; you will also have the opportunity to make friends across the boundaries of language, country and athletic events as you join the Olympic family. At the same time, you Video of Munich 2018 Olympic bid

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