The Czech won with a stadium record, Churin Prospotnik under 21 seconds

At the 37th International Athletics Meeting held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, several athletes achieved remarkable results, setting personal bests and breaking stadium records. Among them was Kristjan Čeh from Ptuj, who secured victory in the discus throw with a distance of 68.47 meters, which marked a new stadium record. This performance was particularly impressive given the challenging conditions he faced during the competition. Čeh had only one invalid throw in his second series but managed consistent throws ranging from 66.62 to 68.47 meters. Despite his efforts, he expressed disappointment at not reaching the 70-meter mark, which he had aimed for before the event. He mentioned feeling tired throughout the day and noted the impact of strong winds blowing against him, making the task more difficult than anticipated. Čeh's next major competition will take place on July 4th in Eugene as part of the Diamond League.

Anej Čurin Prapotnik also made headlines by achieving a personal best time of 20.90 seconds in the 200 meters race, crossing the finish line under 21 seconds for the first time. His performance highlighted his ongoing focus on training rather than solely competing in longer distances. He emphasized that while he still considers the 100 meters his primary discipline, he has been gradually improving his approach to longer races. The wind conditions were favorable, and he felt refreshed despite the heat, contributing positively to his performance.

Mitja Zubin, a member of the Piran club, set a personal best time of 49.85 seconds in the 400 meters hurdles, marking a significant improvement over his previous record. Zubin expressed excitement about finally achieving such a result after waiting all season for this opportunity. He acknowledged the support of fellow athlete Matic Ian Guček, whose presence in the same discipline motivated him further. Zubin also noted that following a foot injury last year, he is still recovering but has been focusing more on endurance training, which has helped improve his overall performance.

Agata Zupin, a Slovenian record holder in the long jump, performed exceptionally well with a jump of 6.48 meters. She explained that she had been preparing extensively for this competition and felt ready to deliver her best performance. However, she admitted there were areas where she could still improve, particularly in her technique and starting speed. Her dedication to refining these aspects of her performance indicates her commitment to future success.

In the women’s 400 meters race, Maj Janža emerged victorious with a time of 46.92 seconds, while Australian Rebecca Bennett took the lead among female competitors with a time of 52.70 seconds. Maša Medjimurec, a promising athlete from Ljubljana's Kronos club, came close to breaking her personal best with a time of 52.76 seconds, showing great potential for future competitions.

On the track, Timotej Cvelbar set a new personal best in the 100 meters with a time of 10.52 seconds, securing his victory in the event. Meanwhile, Croatian athlete Veronika Drljača and Pika Bikar Kern both posted times under 24 seconds in the 200 meters race, highlighting their competitive edge in this discipline.

The meeting concluded as the final event of the International League of Telekom Slovenia, with the cumulative results counting towards the upcoming trophy competition scheduled for the following Friday and Saturday in Maribor. These performances underscored the high level of athletic achievement and the competitive spirit displayed by the participants, reflecting the growing prominence of Slovenian athletes on the international stage.