The Weger brothers on the Passer are in a class of their own

The brothers Matthias (20) and Jakob Weger (17) from Schenna once again gave a gala performance today at the international canoe slalom on the Passer in Meran. With their double victory, a long way ahead of third-placed Omar Raiba, they clearly proved that they are the home team on the Passer. In the supreme discipline, the kayak single, Matthias Weger, who competed for the Naturfreunde Innsbruck, was able to finish in the final run in 79,01 seconds ahead of his brother Jakob Weger (79,42) and Omar Raiba (Marine Sports Group/83,17). ) push through. While Matthias Weger got through without a penalty, Jakob Weger and Omar Raiba received two penalty seconds for touching the goal post, which were added to the running time. After his victory yesterday, Matthias Weger achieved his second victory today at the 61st International Canoe Slalom. After his victory yesterday and that of SCM paddler Lukas Mayr in 2011, it was the third victory of a South Tyrolean canoeist at the international canoe slalom in Meran. “It was a sensational racing weekend for me. With my two victories on the Passer, a childhood dream of winning the international canoe slalom on the Passer has come true. I am very satisfied with my performance in the final run,” said Matthias Weger, happy about his victory today. Jakob Weger was also very happy with his performance in today's race. “I won the qualifying and semi-final races. I achieved the fastest running time in the final run. Unfortunately, I received a 2-second penalty for touching the goal post, which cost me the win. It was important for me to know that I was ahead in terms of my running time. I am pleased that my brother Matthias won the final run with a great, error-free performance,” said Jakob Weger. Michael Luther (SC Meran/93,65/10) took 9th place in the final run. The other canoeists from SC Meran, however, missed the final run in the men's kayak single, Martin Unterthurner (86,30/2) in 12th, Valentin Luther (92,38/0) in 19th and Jakob Luther in 40th. Manuel Ulpmer (SV Milland/101,20/4) took 30th place. The qualifying run took place partly in the rain today. As a result, the water level of the Passer has increased slightly. However, the semi-final and final races were held without rain. 126 canoeists from eight countries took part in the 61st International Canoe Slalom in Meran on both days of competition. There were no special incidents on both days. Numerous spectators followed the canoe races up close on the promenades and bridges yesterday and today.

Below are the final standings after the finals: Kayak one, men: 1. Matthias Weger (Naturfreunde Innsbruck) 79,01 seconds/0 penalty seconds; 2. Jakob Weger (SC Meran) 79,42/2; 3. Omar Raiba (Marine Sports Group) 83,17/2; 4. Christian De Dionigi (CC Milan) 84,61/4; 5. Richard Powell (USA) 85,08/4; 6. Dimitri Marx (Switzerland) 86,40/4; 9. Michael Luther (SC Meran) 93,65/10. Eliminated in the semi-finals: 12. Martin Unterthurner 86,36/2; 19. Valentin Luther (both SC Meran) 92,38/0; 30. Manuel Ulpmer (SV Milland) 101,20/4; 40. Jakob Luther (SC Meran) 394,52/302. Kayak One Women: 1. Eleonora Lucato (Treviso) 101,72 seconds/4 penalty seconds; 2. Naemi Braendle 103,75/2; 3. Alena Marx (both Switzerland) 106,01/2. Canadian One Men: 1. Robert Colazingari (Forest Guard) 86,76 seconds/0 penalty seconds; 2. Raffaelo Ivaldi (CC Verona) 94,74/6; 3. Francesco Cavo (CC Nervi) 101,60/6. Canadian-One Women: 1. Anastasia Betuzzi (CC Bologna) 161,23 seconds/14 penalty seconds; 2. Carolina Massarenti (CC Ferrara) 185,10/66; 3. Demelza Wall (Australia) 197,89/60. Canoe pairs, men: 1. Francesco Cavo/Alberto Querci (CC Nervi) 109,60 seconds/8 penalty seconds; 2. Simone Finco/Luca Carlini (CC Ferrara) 111,96/8.

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The Weger brothers on the Passer are in a class of their own

Matthias also wins the 2nd race in the men's kayak singles at the 61st international canoe slalom in Meran ahead of his brother Jakob.

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