Discus summit at the Golden Oval in Dresden

The field of participants at the Golden Oval is becoming increasingly attractive. At the athletics meeting in Dresden's Heinz Steyer Stadium, Australia's Matthew Denny, the world's number one discus thrower, will compete against Steven Richter from LV 90 Erzgebirge. The 23-year-old from Saxony set his personal best of 74.00 meters three weeks ago in Ramona, USA. The 29-year-old Denny - number two in the all-time best list - had thrown the target four centimeters further.

"Matthew is a good guy, we get on really well together. I'm delighted that he's throwing in Dresden," said Richter. "As a Saxon, I am of course hoping for the home advantage."

Mihambo and Ogunleye to compete in Dresden

Spectators will also get their money's worth in the other competitions. Olympic long jump champion Malaika Mihambo from LG Kurpfalz will be competing in Dresden, as will Olympic shot put champion Yemisi Ogunleye from MTG Mannheim. Hammer throw runner-up Merlin Hummel (Eintracht Frankfurt) and sprinter Gina Lückenkemper from SCC Berlin have also confirmed their participation.