Kozmus Main Hope at Athletics Worlds in Berlin

Ljubljana, 15 August - Reigning Olympic champion in the men's hammer throw, Primoz Kozmus, will lead the Slovenian national track and field team at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin between 15 and 23 August. Slovenia hopes for one medal and one to two finals appearances.

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Middle distance runner Bostjan Buc
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The head of the Slovenian team, Marjan Hudej
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Javelin thrower Martinka Ratej
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The association's head Peter Kukovica
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Sprinter Pia Tajnikar
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Sprinter Roman Kejzar
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Triple jumper Marija Sestak
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Middle distance runner Sanja Roman
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Shot putter Miran Vodovnik
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The association's head Peter Kukovica
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Sprinter Sabina Veit
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The association's head Peter Kukovica
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Marathon runner Roman Kejzar
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Triple jumper Snezana Rodic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Long jumper Nina Kolaric
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The head of the Slovenian team, Marjan Hudej
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Hammer thrower Primoz Kozmus
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The association's head Peter Kukovica (centre) and the head of the Slovenian team, Marjan Hudej (right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
The association's head Peter Kukovica (centre) and the head of the Slovenian team, Marjan Hudej (right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the Slovenian Athletics Association ahead of the departure of the Slovenian team for the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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