23 September 2024
Danish club Sparta Atletik took the lion’s share of glory at the Clash of the Clubs III, the European Athletics DNA (Dynamic New Athletics) U20 Clubs tournament in Pombal, Portugal at the weekend (21-22). The Copenhagen based outfit accrued a total of 100 points across the 11 disciplines in Sunday’s (22) final.
Track flyers key to Danish success
It included individual wins and a maximum 12 points in three track events from Sophus Emil Ramsgaard Jensen stormed to victory in the men’s 200m in 21.84 (+1.1m/s), his sprints team-mate Amaya Kruse Jørgensen won the women’s 100m in 12.17 (+1.6m/s). And showing the club’s endurance talent, Lærke Thygesen took the women’s 800m in 2:14.88.
DNA U20 Clubs
Pombal 2024
What?
12 Teams: Mixed men & women, up to 18 athletes in each team, focus on team
tactics and strategy
4 x 2.5 hour matches: Fast paced sequence of events, only one event at a time
12 disciplines: Focus on run, jump & throw, traditional & new formats presented in a
new way
Easy scoring: Everything counts, 2 to 12 points for each event – 12 points 1st place to
2 points 6th place
Winner: The last event (the Hunt) will decide the winning team
Who?
CZE, DEN, ESP, EST, FRA, GBR, GER , IRL, ITA , NOR, POR (2 teams)
When?
21-22 September 2024
Where?
Estadio Municipal de Pombal, Zona Desportiva – Rua de Leiria, 3100 Pombal, Portugal
19 September 2024
It’s finally here! The waiting is over and the scene is set for 12 of Europe’s top U20 club teams to experience athletics with attitude and find out which of them will be this year’s champions at the Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) Clash of the Clubs.
Countdown to Pombal: Returning clubs look for Clash of the Clubs success to grow DNA legacy
18 September 2024
Of the 12 club teams selected by national federations to compete in this week’s European Athletics’ Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs, the Clash of the Clubs III, seven are returning to the event and five of those will be appearing for a third time, indicating both their strength domestically and their satisfaction with the DNA experience.
Countdown to Pombal: Last year’s top two set for Clash of the Clubs rematch
16 September 2024
One of the most anticipated sub-plots at next week’s European Athletics’ Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs, the Clash of the Clubs III, in the Portuguese city of Pombal will be the face off between the 2023 second placers Sparta Atletik & Løb of Denmark and the defending champions Club Atletismo Playas de Castellón from Spain.
Countdown to Pombal: Portuguese teams ready to face Europe’s best in Clash of the Clubs III
13 September 2024
As the host country for the third edition of the Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs, the Clash of the Clubs III, on 21 and 22 September, Portugal has the unique opportunity to be represented by two clubs instead of the usual one and as the competition approaches both of the selected team leaders have shared their thoughts about preparations for the event.
From the Etihad Stadium to the Stade de France to Pombal: Ellen returns to promote DNA to a new audience
6 September 2024
After an intense summer of top-level sports reporting, Ellen Ellard will cap the season with a return to a pet pleasure when for a second time she fronts the live stream of the Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs event, dubbed the Clash of the Clubs III, on 21 and 22 September in the Portuguese city of Pombal.
Pombal ready for the DNA party
27 August 2024
With just 25 days to go, the Portuguese city of Pombal is rolling out the red carpet for the third edition of the Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) U20 Clubs event, dubbed the Clash of the Clubs III and, if the first two editions are anything to go by, it should be an unforgettable experience.
Participating Teams
Disciplines