Barely a week after the big disappointment of the World Championships Christina Obergföll won the Diamond League Final in Zurich (Switzerland) with an exceptional result: 69,57m. A new meeting record and a season best.  In this interview  she talks about South Korea, her career and world record plans.

Christina, congratulations on the victory in Zurich. How do you feel about it?

Christina Obergföll:

I don't know if I should laugh or cry. Of course I would have preferred to have that result the week before, however it still would not have been enough.  On one hand I'm happy because I would have been only third with 69 meters. Now I know what I could have achieved. Boris [Henry] and Werner [Daniels] confirmed that I can throw a world record, if I throw a bit higher. This gave my confidence back, which I lost last week. I showed what I can do when I'm angry. I was too excited during the whole championships. There was only one goal for me: to win with a good result.

They mentioned the world record. Is that a specific goal?

Christina Obergföll:

I already said before the World Champs that I think I am capable of achieving that. I do not know however, when it will happen. It could have happened this year or could happen next season. I will not obsess about it. I would rather like to see my luck return, which I didn't have in the last three years on major championships.

What happened between the World Championships and the start in Zurich? How did you handle it?

 Christina Obergföll:

For three days I was trying to digest it and was really upset. I was crying for two straight days. If someone came to me and took my hand or said anything, I couldn't handle it. I was a mess.  Then I spoke a lot about it with Werner and Boris, also with my parents and my best friend. They all said: You can do it, you showed this season, you are one of the best. On the fourth day Werner said: "The case is closed. You can't change the past. Now it is time to look forward."  For me it meant that I have to find peace within and finish the season somewhat satisfied.

What was the goal for the last competitions?

Christina Obergföll:

The goal was to throw 70 meters. Then I would have been satisfied with myself. I still want to throw well. I almost reached 70 meters this season.

How do you feel about winning the Diamond League in the javelin throw?

Christina Obergföll:

Fantastic. I had a sensational season except the World Championship. Unfortunately that also counts, so that is why it wasn't a perfect season. It doesn't matter now. Winning in Zurich was up to me and not about what other people said. When it was clear that I would win, I didn't know if I should cry because I couldn't do it a week ago or that I had such a great result in Zurich. Barbora Spotakova said the nicest thing: "Christina, the queen of diamond." I think that was very sweet. I know I am one of the best even though I don't have a medal from the Championships.

You earned $60,000 in Zurich alone. What does it mean for you?

Christina Obergföll:

It was not at all about the money. That was totally not important. It is all about to throw far and have fun. The money only comes secondary. Of course it is nice to have it, but it won't make me forget that I lost in the World Champs.

source: leichtathletik.de