Handball stars discuss doping controls and height limits

German national handball players Justus Fischer and David Späth shared insights into the daily lives of professional athletes during a recent episode of their podcast, ‘Fischer & Friend’.

Späth discussed the challenges of being exceptionally tall, noting that he and teammate Robert Timmermeister were unable to ride a specific attraction at Europa-Park because they exceeded the 1.95-meter height limit for safety restraints.

Fischer addressed the rigors of anti-doping protocols, describing how NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) conducted a test at 6:00 AM, which disrupted his essential REM sleep. He also shared a personal tip for athletes struggling to provide urine samples during testing.