The Tyrolean Daniel Gastl, 29, won the World Cup in Dortmund in the Greco-Roman style, in the class up to 97 kilograms the European Championship third also wants to set big throws at the World Championships in Belgrade. “If I win, I sing immediately.”
Inzing. Wrestling has been practiced since ancient times and is an Olympic sport. But in Austria it is considered one of (too) many fringe sports, regardless of whether it is free or in the Greco-Roman style. It fascinates like judo, demands mobility, speed, balance, versatility or endurance. And there are also many who wrestle. In Austria, too, a Bundesliga with nine clubs crowns its champion seasonally.
Right in the middle is Daniel Gastl, the jewel of RSC Inzing. 1.84 meters tall, around 102 kilograms “out of competition”, but for events on the mat he sticks to the limit. 97 kg, and no more Deka.
