Karin Strametz

Austrian National Record Holder | 100m Hurdles | Four-Time National Champion

Karin Strametz is Austria’s premier hurdler and one of Europe’s top sprint hurdlers, representing her nation with distinction on the world stage. As the Austrian national record holder in multiple hurdle events and a four-time national champion, Strametz has established herself as one of the most successful Austrian track and field athletes of her generation.

Athletic Achievements

Austrian National Records

100 Metres Hurdles

• Austrian National Record: 12.81 seconds
• Date: June 19, 2025
• Current World Ranking: #29 in women’s 100m hurdles

4×100 Metres Relay

• Austrian National Record: 43.84 seconds (June 11, 2024)
• Part of historic relay team that set new national standard

50 Metres Hurdles (indoor)

• Austrian National Record: 7.04 seconds (January 16, 2024)

Personal Bests & Performance Standards

Strametz has achieved world-class times across multiple hurdle events:

• 100 Metres Hurdles: 12.81 seconds (Austrian Record)
• 60 Metres Hurdles (indoor): 7.99 seconds (March 6, 2025)
• 50 Metres Hurdles (indoor): 7.04 seconds (Austrian Record)
• 60 Metres: 7.23 seconds
• 4x100m Relay: 43.84 seconds (Austrian Record)

Her 100m hurdles national record of 12.81 seconds places her among Europe’s elite hurdlers and represents a significant milestone for Austrian athletics.

Austrian National Championships

Four-Time Austrian National Champion

• Multiple titles in 100m hurdles (outdoor)
• Multiple titles in 60m hurdles (indoor)
• First title: 60m hurdles indoor (February 2022) – 8.23 seconds
• Silver medal: 60m dash at Austrian Indoor Championships (7.45 seconds)
• Consistently dominated Austrian hurdles competition across multiple seasons

2025 Austrian Championships

• Gold medal: 100m hurdles (13.05)
• Gold medal: 4x100m relay (new Austrian record with SU Leibnitz)

International Championships

2025 Balkan Championships (Volos, Greece)

• Gold Medal: 100m hurdles (13.00 seconds, -0.6 m/s wind)
• First Balkan Championship title after 9th place (2021) and 7th place (2023)
• Dominated the competition with 17-hundredths of a second victory margin
• Critical performance for World Championship qualifying points

2025 World Athletics Championships (Tokyo, Japan)

• Selected to represent Austria at the 2025 World Championships
• Part of 10-athlete Austrian delegation
• Competed in 100m hurdles

2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships (Apeldoorn, Netherlands)

• Reached semifinals in 60m hurdles
• Personal best: 7.99 seconds in semifinal
• Broke sub-8-second barrier for first time in career

2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships (Glasgow, Scotland)

• Reached semifinals in 60m hurdles
• Set personal best of 8.00 seconds in semifinals

2024 European Athletics Championships (Rome, Italy)

• Reached semifinals in 100m hurdles
• Personal best at the time: 12.87 seconds in semifinals
• Won her heat to advance

2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships (Toruń, Poland)

• Competed in 60m hurdles
• Set personal best of 8.13 seconds at the time

2021 Diamond League (Lausanne, Switzerland)

• Part of Austrian team that set 4x100m relay national record

European Team Championships

• 2nd League Winner: Contributed to Austria’s team victory
• Competed at European Team Championships 2025 in Maribor, Slovenia

World U20 Championships

• Top 8 finish in youth career
• Demonstrated elite talent from early age

Diamond League & Continental Tour

Strametz regularly competes at the highest levels of professional track and field:

2024 Golden Spike Ostrava (Czech Republic)

• Competed at World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting
• Part of elite international field

2024 Rabat Diamond League (Morocco)

• Competed in full stadium atmosphere
• Ran 13.08 seconds (season best at time)
• Described the experience as “amazing” racing in front of packed crowd

2024 FBK Games (Hengelo, Netherlands)

• Competed at prestigious Dutch meeting

2024 Zlata Tretra (Ostrava)

• Competed at historic Czech meeting
• Ran 12.83 seconds for 4th place finish

2024 Meeting International Mohammed VI (Rabat)

• Competed at World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event

Various World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meetings

• P-T-S Meeting Banská Bystrica (Slovakia)
• Meeting National Indoor de Lyon (France)
• Orlen Cup Lodz (Poland)

Training & Development

Heeressportzentrum

Strametz trains at the Heeressportzentrum (Austrian Armed Forces Sports Center), one of Austria’s premier athletic training facilities. The Heeressportzentrum has a long tradition of supporting elite Austrian athletes across multiple sports, providing:

• World-class training facilities
• Professional coaching staff
• Sports science and medical support
• Strength and conditioning programs
• Full-time athlete support structure

This affiliation allows Strametz to train as a full-time athlete while receiving comprehensive support to compete at the highest international levels.

SU Leibnitz

Strametz competes for SU Leibnitz (Sportunion Leibnitz), representing the Styrian athletics club in national and international competition. Her success has helped elevate the profile of athletics in the Styria region of Austria.

Sponsorships & Partnerships

Strametz works with several sponsors that support her athletic career:

• Atombody: Sports nutrition partner
• Stronger: Athletic apparel
• Vitamin Well Austria: Hydration partner
• Barebells: Protein bars and nutrition

These partnerships provide the nutritional support and equipment necessary for training and competing at elite levels.

Social Media Presence & Influence

With over 85,000 followers on Instagram (@karin_alessandra), Strametz has built a significant platform as one of Austria’s most visible track and field athletes. She actively shares:

• Training sessions and hurdle drills
• Competition updates and results
• Behind-the-scenes glimpses of athlete life
• Nutrition and recovery practices
• Motivational content for aspiring athletes

Her substantial following demonstrates both her success as an athlete and her ability to connect with fans and inspire the next generation of Austrian track and field competitors.

Career Progression & Consistency

Youth Excellence

Strametz demonstrated elite potential early in her career, finishing in the top 8 at the World U20 Championships. This early success provided the foundation for her development into a world-class senior competitor.

Continuous Improvement

Strametz’s career trajectory shows remarkable consistency and steady progression:

60m Hurdles Indoor:

• 8.13 (2021) → 8.04 (2024) → 8.03 (2024) → 8.00 (2024) → 7.99 (2025)

100m Hurdles Outdoor:

• Progressed from national-level competitor to sub-13 seconds
• 12.87 (2024) → 12.81 (2025) – Austrian National Record

This consistent improvement demonstrates dedication to technical refinement, physical development, and competitive excellence.

Championship Breakthrough

After finishing 9th (2021) and 7th (2023) at Balkan Championships, Strametz finally captured gold in 2025, demonstrating persistence and continued development even after setbacks.

Technical Excellence

The Art of Hurdles

The 100m hurdles is one of track and field’s most technically demanding events, requiring:

• Perfect stride patterns between 10 barriers (three steps between hurdles)
• Explosive speed combined with rhythmic precision
• Flexibility and power in balanced harmony
• Split-second decision-making and adjustment
• Mental toughness to maintain form under pressure

Strametz’s national record demonstrates mastery of these complex technical and physical demands.

Training Focus

Based on her social media, Strametz emphasizes several key training components:

Hurdle Drills: Regular technical work on hurdle clearance mechanics Speed Development: Sprint training to improve maximum velocity Strength Training: Gym sessions for explosive power Mobility Work: Flexibility training for efficient hurdling Competition Simulation: Regular practice under race-like conditions

Race Strategy

Strametz approaches races strategically, understanding that successful hurdles requires both speed and precision. Her ability to execute under pressure in major championships—setting personal bests in European Championship and World Indoor Championship semifinals—demonstrates her mental strength and competitive maturity.

Representing Austria

National Pride

Strametz is part of an elite group of Austrian athletes representing the nation at World Championships alongside stars like:

• Victoria Hudson: European javelin champion
• Lukas Weißhaidinger: Discus throw star
• Susanne Gogl-Walli: 400m runner
• Caroline Bredlinger: 800m runner

Together, they represent Austria’s growing presence in international athletics under the leadership of Christian Taylor and Beate Taylor, who took over Austrian federation sports management in 2025.

World Championship Qualification

Strametz’s 2025 season focused heavily on accumulating World Ranking points to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo. Her Balkan Championship victory and consistent performances at Continental Tour meetings contributed crucial points toward her “Road to Tokyo” qualification, demonstrating the strategic planning required for international competition.

Austrian Athletics Renaissance

Strametz is part of a new generation elevating Austrian athletics. Her national records and international results help inspire young Austrian athletes and demonstrate that Austria can produce world-class track and field competitors.

Competition Highlights

2025: Career-Best Season

The 2025 season represented Strametz’s breakthrough to world-class status:

• Austrian National Record: 12.81 in 100m hurdles
• Sub-8 seconds: 7.99 in 60m hurdles
• Balkan Champion: First international title
• World Championships: Competed in Tokyo
• European Indoor Championships: Semifinalist
• Austrian Championships: Double gold medalist

2024: Foundation Year

2024 laid the groundwork for 2025’s success:

• World Indoor Championships: Semifinals (8.00)
• European Championships: Semifinals (12.87)
• Austrian 4x100m Relay Record: 43.84
• Diamond League debut: Multiple competitions
• Austrian National Champion: Continued dominance

Key Performances

Some of Strametz’s most memorable performances include:

• 12.81 at 2025 NCAA Championships (Austrian Record)
• 7.99 at 2025 European Indoor Championships (sub-8 breakthrough)
• 13.00 at 2025 Balkan Championships (first international gold)
• 12.87 at 2024 European Championships (previous Austrian record)
• 43.84 at 2024 Austrian Championships (relay national record)

Challenges & Resilience

Learning from Setbacks

Strametz’s career demonstrates that success requires persistence through challenges:

• Finished 9th and 7th at Balkan Championships before winning gold
• Continuously improved times through dedicated training
• Maintained focus on long-term development despite setbacks
• Used each competition as learning experience

This resilience and growth mindset have been crucial to her development from promising youth to world-class senior competitor.

Competition at Highest Level

Competing regularly against the world’s best hurdlers in Diamond League and Continental Tour meetings exposes Strametz to world-class competition, accelerating her development and preparing her for championship performance.

Current Status & Rankings

Strametz is registered with World Athletics (athlete code: 14505427) and currently ranks:

• #29 in the world in women’s 100m hurdles
• #13 in Europe in women’s 100m hurdles
• Top 40 in World Rankings – securing World Championship qualification

Her ranking places her firmly among Europe’s elite hurdlers and positions her as Austria’s top female track and field athlete in sprint events.

Personal Life & Interests

Athletic Philosophy

Strametz’s social media presence reveals an athlete who:

• Takes pride in representing Austria internationally
• Values continuous improvement and technical refinement
• Appreciates the support of sponsors and training partners
• Enjoys the competitive aspects of elite athletics
• Balances intensity with gratitude for opportunities

Training Mindset

Her frequent posts about “drills drills drills” and training sessions demonstrate commitment to the technical work required for hurdles excellence. She approaches training with focus and dedication, understanding that championship performance requires consistent daily effort.

Community Engagement

With 85,000+ Instagram followers, Strametz has become a role model for Austrian athletics, particularly young female athletes. Her visibility helps raise the profile of track and field in Austria and demonstrates the opportunities available through dedication to sport.

Looking Forward

Short-Term Goals

• Breaking into top 20 world rankings
• Running sub-12.70 in 100m hurdles
• Medaling at European Championships
• Continued World Championship appearances
• More Diamond League competitions

Long-Term Vision

Athletic Goals:

• Olympic qualification and competition
• European Championship medals
• Continued lowering of Austrian national records
• Establishing legacy as Austria’s greatest female hurdler

Legacy Objectives:

• Inspiring next generation of Austrian hurdlers
• Raising profile of Austrian athletics
• Demonstrating that Austrian athletes can compete at world level

2025 World Championships & Beyond

Having qualified for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Strametz continues competing at the highest level of international athletics. Her national record and world ranking position her for continued success as she enters her athletic prime.

Impact & Significance

Austrian Athletics Pioneer

As Austria’s national record holder and most successful female hurdler, Strametz is writing new chapters in Austrian track and field history. Her achievements demonstrate that consistent training, technical excellence, and competitive drive can produce world-class results.

Role Model

With her substantial social media following and visible presence at international competitions, Strametz serves as an ambassador for Austrian athletics and a role model for aspiring athletes throughout Austria.

Elevating the Sport

Her regular appearances at Diamond League meetings, Continental Tour events, and major championships help maintain Austria’s presence in international athletics and inspire continued investment in track and field development.

Career Summary

At 27 years old, Karin Strametz stands at the peak of her athletic career as Austria’s premier hurdler and one of Europe’s top competitors in the 100m hurdles. With a national record of 12.81 seconds, world ranking of #29, multiple national titles, and a Balkan Championship gold medal, she has established herself as one of the most successful Austrian track and field athletes of her generation.

Training at the Heeressportzentrum and competing for SU Leibnitz, Strametz represents the best of Austrian athletics: dedicated, technically excellent, and competitive at the highest international levels. Her journey from youth international to world-class senior competitor demonstrates that Austrian athletes can compete with the world’s best given proper support, training, and opportunity.

As she continues to compete at World Championships, Diamond League meetings, and European Championships, Strametz carries the hopes of Austrian athletics while pursuing her own ambitious goals. With consistent improvement, championship experience, and peak athletic age on her side, her best performances may still lie ahead.

Karin Strametz embodies excellence in Austrian athletics. As national record holder, four-time national champion, and world-class competitor ranked #29 globally, she demonstrates that dedication, technical mastery, and competitive drive can produce world-class results. From the training grounds of Heeressportzentrum to the world’s biggest stages, Strametz continues to elevate Austrian hurdles and inspire the next generation of Austrian track and field athletes.

Go Karin!