German Runner Calls for 'More Respect' After Seeing Online Racial Abuse of Teammates
- German runner Smilla Kolbe condemned online racial abuse against her teammates at the European Championships in Birmingham.
- Kolbe, aged 24, spoke out after the women’s 800m semifinal at Alexander Stadium, emphasizing respect for all athletes representing Germany and highlighting the hurtful racial comments received by some teammates.
- She expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized the importance of respect for athletes' achievements.
- Kolbe finished sixth in her semifinal and did not qualify for the final.
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German runner calls for 'more respect' after seeing online racial abuse of teammates
German middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe has condemned online racial abuse directed at some of her teammates at the European championships.
The German athlete Smilla Kolbe just missed the final of the European Championship. She didn't just want to talk about her performance afterwards.
German athlete condemns online racism of teammates: 'I don't want to imagine not being white'
German athlete condemns online racism of teammates: 'I don't want to imagine not being white' . German 800m runner Smilla Kolbe used her moment in front of the cameras at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham this evening to deliver a striking denunciation of racist abuse directed at her teammates online
»I don't want to imagine what it would be like if I wasn't so white«: Runner Smilla Kolbe comes close to dealing with many commentaries with her teammates. On TV, she demanded respect for everyone.
Smilla Kolbe's appeal against racism sparks a debate about respect, sporting performance and political statements.
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