Alica Schmidt Misses German Championship Final After Disappointing 800m Preliminary Heat

Alica Schmidt, the 27-year-old German runner who competed in the 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, failed to qualify for the final of the 800 meters at the German Championships in Wattenscheid. She finished third in her preliminary heat with a time of 2:05.75, placing tenth overall and missing the final despite a withdrawal. Schmidt expressed frustration with her performance, citing sluggishness in the final 200 meters and dissatisfaction with her season's best. She is considering switching back to the 400 meters for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where relay spots offer an easier path to participation. For now, she will continue with the 800 meters this season and will not compete at the European Championships in Birmingham.

First published Aug 4, 01:52 PM UTCUpdated Jul 25, 02:04 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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