A record for eternity - Bautzener messenger

Francesco Friedrich in an interview with the Bautzenerbote. Der 29-jährige Sachse spricht über die Faszination am Bobsport und über sein Ziel für die BMW IBSF Bob & Skeleton WM 2020 presented by IDEAL Versicherung in Altenberg.In addition, the double Olympic champion reports about his everyday life behind the scenes.

Most boys are interested in football - they were enthusiastic about athletics.What did she lead into the ice channel afterwards?

Many arrangements have brought me to bobsport, that's a sport for career changers.At that time I couldn't get right in athletics.At this point in time at the city festival in my hometown Pirna, a mobile shotgun.My brother David and I took part in the campaign, our time was pretty good.David then went to a trial training session and immediately took.I followed around a year and a half later.

What is the fascination with bobsleighs for you?

This act of violence, with the lively heavy sled.The precision with which we meet every curve Exact.But first and foremost, I am fascinated by what takes place behind the scenes.The things that you usually don't see: The front descent have to be right so many processes.For me, bobsleigh is always only the last piece of the puzzle to success.

What does a normal training day look like?

Winter is a crazy time.At 7.It starts at the train 30 a.m..We try to hook off athletic training afterwards as quickly as possible.After a short lunch break, we continue the railway training.Laterist of the physio appointment and then you have the whole preparation and follow-up material, the runners have to be sanded.We disassemble the sledge day to dry and clean it.If there is rust or dirt da between somewhere, this does not necessarily speed up the sledge.In the first weeks in which we are traveling, we rarely finish before 10 p.m..

At the age of 29 you are already two -time Olympic champion and nine -time world champion.How do you motivate yourself when you have already reached all titles?

I actually still failed to motivate me.This is just my calling.Other people do things and have to torture themselves out of bed every day.The Bobsportist my thing, I really enjoy it and there is also something I would like to achieve that I would like to achieve.For example, this legendary record is on the 2020 World Cup in Altenberg.I have already won five WM titles in a row in the two-way bob.Only Eugenio Monti did that in front of me.If we get the title again at the home World Cup, then that would probably be a record for eternity.

The team counts in their sport, you have to be able to rely on everyone.What does teamwork mean for you as a pilot?

Our team goes through thick and thin - my team is really something special.If one looks at the other time, everyone already knows what does not work or what we have to do differently because we are so recorded.Even if I'm not there, I can be sure it works.We are not just buddies or sports comrades, but also really good friends.

How do you deal with failures and injuries?

I'll say it like this: you learn the most out of such stories.For me, the Olympic participation in Sochi was the big teaching.We traveled as a world champion and were absolutely not successful.That was a very extreme low for me.Since then it has been a little better every time.Before that, we worked hard on ourselves and am material, but since then I think it has been different.That was a quasider that I said in which I said: something like that shouldn't pass me anymore.

As a world-class athlete, did you also have to cut back?

You always do that.I have small children, the big one is now three years old and naturally gets with him when the dad is not there for weeks in winter.From October Bius beginn March, I will be at home for a total of five to six weeks.Of course, this is not easy, not even for my wife and the rest of the family.But we already knew beforehand that it could happen and gutin have grown in the situation.

What would you like to catch up later?

Spontaneously I think of a lot of things that I am not allowed to do now.Longer bike tours or swimming training, for example, rather promote endurance muscles.However, this affects the speed muscles unfavorable.I also avoid playing football with friends.Just like all other activities where you can get injured quickly.I would also like to do things that you need time for.Maybe go fishing or something.I can't get there now.Yes, there is certainly a lot that you have to get late.

Many bob drivers say goodbye to top sport in their 30s.Do you already have concrete ideas about how life should look for sports career?

After my career as a bobber, I will probably end up with the federal police, where I did my apprenticeship.I am currently released for sport.I am infinitely grateful for this option.The return to the federal police is a safe perspective for me, so it will probably run.But advertising, what surprises life still has ready.

Meet Francesco Friedrich at the DKM in the Dortmundwestfalenhallen!On 23.October is the bob driver personally on site at the ideal insurance in Hall 3b and GABAutograms.