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Kramer to the semis: "Tired of walking"

Andreas Kramer made it to the semifinal in Paris. Now the next task is to look for bicycles and electric cars in the Olympic Village. I'm quite tired of walking, says the 800-meter runner.

» Updated: 07 August 2024, 14:39

» Published: 07 August 2024

Kramer to the semis: "Tired of walking"
Photo: Beate Oma Dahle/NTB/TT

Directly after the finish line, he looked up at the big screen to get his placement confirmed.

Third on 1:44.93 – and a direct spot in the semifinal on Friday.

Then Andreas Kramer turned his gaze up towards the stands and waved with big gestures.

I saw my family high up, high up, he says with a laugh.

For the 27-year-old, a rest day awaits before he takes on the purple running track at Stade de France on the outskirts of Paris again.

The plan until then is clear: rest.

The Swede barely wants to take a stroll.

I'm pretty good at running, but walking isn't my strong side, and there's a lot of walking in the Olympic Village. Now I'll look for bikes or electric cars instead, he says.

How many steps do you take per day?

I don't know, I don't dare check.

Andreas Kramer started strongly, positioned himself well, but was still nervous during the race.

I got pushed from behind, so it wasn't free to run, and therefore I was worried before the final sprint, he says.

Sometimes it can be that the forces I put into trying to run freely run out on others.

However, there was plenty of force, and after a strong finish, the advancement was secured.

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