Weiden in der Oberpfalz
02.06.2023 - 10:52 Uhr
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Vom Fußball zur Sportwissenschaft: Felix Prößl startet in Pittsburgh durch

Als junger Bursche kickt Felix Prößl für die SpVgg Weiden. Dann wagt er, mit einem Stipendium in der Tasche, den Sprung in die USA. Elf Jahre später lebt er seinen Traum – als Direktor der Sportwissenschaft in Pittsburgh.

Felix Prößl vor dem Panther - das Symbol der Mannschaften von Pitt Athletics. Der ehemalige Juniorenfußballer der SpVgg Weiden ist Direktor für Sportwissenschaft an der Universität in Pittsburgh. Bild: Prößl
Felix Prößl vor dem Panther - das Symbol der Mannschaften von Pitt Athletics. Der ehemalige Juniorenfußballer der SpVgg Weiden ist Direktor für Sportwissenschaft an der Universität in Pittsburgh.

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