Germany
Carolin Schäfer
Hepathlon Vice World Champion
The new Polar Vantage V can analyse my training perfomance even better and gives me the necessary feedback about my recovery and current performance. Inside the Flow app I get an overview of my daily Training Load, how high the intensity of my workout was, how I asses my training load myself and how much muscular strain was put on it.
About
Discipline:
Hepathlon (Track&Field)
Born:
December 5, 1991
Personal best:
6836 points (2017)
Pre-race ritual:
Before my competition I listen to Rocky Balboa in continuous loop.
Proudest sporting moment:
When I crossed the finish line after my 800m run and I knew I had finally won my long awaited silver medal at the World Championship.
Career highlights
2018
IAAF World Combined Challenge
1st place
European Championship
3rd place
2017
World Championship
2nd place
IAAF World Combined Challenge
1st place
Meeting Götzis, Österreich
2nd place and personal best (6836 points)
2016
Rio Olympics
5th place
IAAF World Combined Challenge
1st place
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