Christopher Linke
Silver medal in walking at the European Athletics Championships in Munich 2022, multiple German walking champion, 5th place at the 2021 Olympics, part of the 2012 Olympic team in London and 2016 in Rio
At the Potsdam Sports School, Christopher Linke was already active as a middle-distance runner in his youth. In 2005, on the advice of his running coach at the time, the athlete took part in walking training for the first time, proved his talent, improved rapidly and became German champion in the 5 km walking discipline on the track after just eight months. In 2008, Christopher started his career with the German Armed Forces and was accepted into the Bundeswehr's sports promotion group. The successful athlete is still a sports soldier today and is still a long way from retiring.
Career
- Born on 24.10. 1988 in Potsdam
- His discipline: walking 20 km / 35 km / 50 km
- Olympic squad of the DLV, club SC Potsdam
Successes - international and national
- 2nd place European Championships 35 km
- 3rd place Team World ChampionshipsGerman champion 35 kmGerman record 35 km 2:29:59 h 2021:3rd place Team World Championships 10:29:59 h Place Team World Championship
- German Champion 35 km
- German record 35 km 2:29:59 h
- 3rd place Team European Championship
- German Champion 10. 000 m track
- 5th place Olympia Tokyo
- Corona year
- WM Doha 4. Place 20 km road
- German record holder 20 km road 1:18:42
- German champion track 10,000 m
- Win EAA-Meeting Podebrady
- German champion 20 km road
- 6th place Team WMWin EAA-Meeting Podebrady
- . Place Team World Championships
- Victory EAA Meeting Alytus
- German Champion 5000 m Indoor
- Victory EAA Meeting in Podebrady/CZE with meeting record 1: 18:59 h
- German champion 20 km road
- European Cup victory 20 km road
- 2. Place European Cup Team 20 km Road
- World Championships London 5th place 20 km Road
Christopher Linke in conversation
How did you come to hypo-A?
After the 2012 Olympics, on the recommendation of my coach Ronald Weigel, I had my first meeting with Peter-Hansen Volkmann, a sports doctor and medical advisor to hypo-A. Before I started using hypo-A products, I used to have knee and hip problems from time to time. Today I am so well developed physically that I can perform at my best even in old age.
When did you know that walking was your sport?
After the first eight months of training with rapid improvement, fun walking and winning the German championship in 2005.What drives you?
The goal. That's what drives me. Every day! I was always close to being on the winner's podium at an international competition, always just a little bit missing. I finally want to be on the podium.
Why do you use nutritional supplements from hypo-A?
Because I'm with hypo- A grew up, I am convinced of it and it makes me strong. hypo-A made me who I am today: a successful athlete.
How do you feel physically when taking orthomolecular drugs?
I am convinced that hypo-A has made me stronger and still supports me in setting personal records. I set the German record at the age of 31 - I also owe that to hypo-A.
Your best fitness tips?
Sport on the fresh air. I recommend Nordic walking. For example, marching up mountains uses muscles you wouldn't otherwise exercise, and it's an easy way to keep your joints and muscles flexible. Nordic walking is also a sport that you can do well into old age.
What sporting goal do you really want to achieve?
To be on the podium at the Olympics. I'm not saying I necessarily have to win, that would be too much pressure. But I am convinced that it is possible and that I will do it.
Your motto in life?
Stay True to you! If you have nothing to blame yourself for, you can live well.
hypo-A was at the Olympics with Christopher Linke!
Quote Wiebke Ivens
"We have been following Christopher's sporting career for a very long time. When I started at the company, there were postcards from him everywhere. Christopher regularly wrote to hypo-A from training camps and competitions. We then got to know each other personally Shortly before the Olympic Games in Rio 2016, when he picked up his products from us. Since then, I have been excited about every one of his competitions and am very proud that he has been relying entirely on the nutritional supplements and quality of hypo-A for many years!"