Triathlon World Cup in Hamburg: German team fights for the third gold!

Triathlon World Cup in Hamburg: German team fights for the third gold!

The pulsating Hanseatic city of Hamburg has an exciting event today: the World Triathlon Championship Series, which will be held from July 12th to 13th, 2025. As part of these championships, the mixed relay for gold takes place, in which the German team strives for the third title in a row. The top athletes Lisa Tertsch, Tanja Neubert, Henry Graf and Lasse Nygaard Priester are on board. This event not only attracts sports enthusiasts, but also brings with it a noticeable impact on city traffic.

The competition route leads through the picturesque backdrop of the Alster and the city center of Hamburg, with a finish on the impressive town hall market. The use of the athletes should not be underestimated: the distances are 300 meters swimming, followed by 7 kilometers of cycling and finally running 1.75 kilometers. The German team relies on the experience and strength of its members to win the title again. However, Henry Graf had a fall in today's competition and finished fifth, while the German women clearly missed the podium.

strong performance despite setbacks

Lisa Tertsch and Lasse Lührs are considered the key athletes of the German mixed relay team. Tertsch revived her season with a win at the WTCS race in Abu Dhabi and a World Cup victory in Tiszaujvaros, whereby she placed her at the top of the World Cup ranking. At the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, she and her team won the gold medal after taking ninth place in singles. Lührs, on the other hand, had an operation on the heel and was out of action for several months. Hamburg is the first WTCS race of the season for him after he fell to 182 rank due to his forced break in the world rankings. However, he looks at this break positively and sees it as the first real vacation in 14 years.

Tanja Neubert is also one of the top 10 women in the world rankings, which also strengthens the team. Together with Graf, they have prepared for the challenge that not only requires physical strength, but also team spirit. While the athletes give everything during training and competition, it is important to warn the residents and visitors of the street closures. The police recommend that you avoid the city center to avoid unnecessary traffic jams.

A look at the history of the competition

The mixed relay in triathlon has a long history and first came to the Mooines in 2009 in the Moines, Iowa. Hamburg has been hosting these world championships since 2013, with the exception of Montreal 2022. At the Olympic Games, the Mixed Relay 2020 in Tokyo, and Germany is now going into today's competitions as a reigning world champion.

This year the recipe for success of the German team is the result of hard work and regular competition presence. The frequent participation in major sporting events enabled athletes to prepare optimally for the challenges of the mixed relay. Already at the last Olympics, the Germany team managed to assert itself as a strong competition.

For everyone who is interested in the exciting competition: The Hamburg Journal will provide further insights and reports on the current events today at 7:30 p.m. Stay excited, because the next few hours will promise exciting sport and maybe already new records!

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