Record number of shot putters – 33 competitors

Asmir Kolasinac débuted on the first day of the European Indoor Athletics Championships,

Despite strong competition, he qualified for the finals with the result of 20.41m in the second series.

In the first series he threw 20.23m, while in the third he transgressed. The greatest obstacle for Kolasinac was the Olympic medal winner David Storl, who won the first place in qualifications with the result of 21.23m. During the finals two national records were toppled: Croatia (Stipe Zunic – 20.67m) and Luxemburg (Bob Bertemes – 20.56m).

Asmir will have the chance to defend his throne tomorrow at 5.25PM.

On Friday we can watch qualifications for 400m run. Tamara will run at 11.20AM, Milan Raovic at 11.50AM. At 12.15AM, we can watch Ivana Spanovic jump