Sabrina Filzmoser’s adventures seem to have come to an end. The retired Austrian judoka has two European Championship gold medals, two World Championship bronze medals and four Olympic appearances. True adventures take place on the Filzmoser, several thousand meters above sea level. The 41-year-old is aiming to complete her next 8,000m ascent as soon as possible. highest level
Filzmoser is currently hiking through the Himalayas. She plans to climb Mount Everest from the Indian city of Digha. Your starting point is 700 kilometers from the highest mountain on earth.
The expedition, on the other hand, was nearing its end. The Austrian was arrested in Delhi.
Her team had a satellite phone in their luggage, which was the reason they left. However, in India, the use of these devices is strictly forbidden due to the threat of terrorist attacks. Mountaineering legend Wolfgang Nairz experienced something similar a few years ago. He had been detained by Indian police for three days for sending messages via satellite phone.
In the Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, Filzmoser is quoted as saying: “The embassy and the consul helped me a lot.” Now she can embark on her adventure – on her mountain bike.
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Filzmoser is on the road as a climate ambassador for the World Judo Association and promotes climate protection and environmental awareness. The Upper Austrian also enjoys working with children. She has repeatedly donated her gear to people she met in Nepal since her first visit in 2005.
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Sаbrina Filzmoser, top judoka, has everything under control. She is always well informed.
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