You can also listen to the article in audio version. At the age of 85, the legendary hammer thrower and later successful coach Anatoly Bondarchuk died, the European Athletics organization reported on his death. According to the website of the International Olympic Committee, the Ukrainian, competing in the colors of the Soviet Union, started athletics … Read more
It is the perfect idyll: The small town of Höflein in the snow mountain area in Lower Austria is surrounded by lush green forests and meadows on which cows graze. The pilgrimage church of Maria Kirchbüchl. And in the distance, the picturesque rock walls of the high wall complete the postcard image. Since the end … Read more
In sports, sometimes the most powerful statements aren’t made on the field, but through subtle acts of defiance. Think of it as a coach drawing up a play that looks like one thing, but executes something entirely different. 15 Comments
boris spassky: A Chess Legend’s Legacy Boris Spassky, a name synonymous with chess brilliance and Cold War intrigue, left an indelible mark on the world of chess. Born in Leningrad on January 30,1937,Spassky’s journey from a young chess prodigy to a world champion is a tale of talent,resilience,and adaptability. His life, marked by both triumph … Read more
Angela Rohr: A Life Lived in Shadows and Stories The Austrian writer Angela Rohr, a survivor of the Gulag, died 40 years ago. Her life, marked by eight aliases and eleven residences, remains shrouded in mystery, yet her literary legacy continues to intrigue. Rohr’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of hardship and resilience. … Read more