Swimming action in Vasbeck: Buschmann triumphs at the 24-hour race!
Swimming action in Vasbeck: Buschmann triumphs at the 24-hour race!
The popular 24-hour swimming took place on July 15, 2025 in the Vasbeck outdoor pool. 185 swimmers took part in the event, which has been successfully organized for two decades. The outdoor pool operation itself is already celebrating its 33th anniversary, everything was volunteered by committed members of the community. A special highlight was the participation of Manfred Kißling from Waiblingen, who traveled over 400 kilometers for his 175th participation.
As with any of these events, swimming was open to all ages, and the participants were able to set their personal goals without the challenge of swimming the full 24 hours. The DLRG Bad Arolsen took over the supervision, so that the endurance and fun were in focus. All participants received certificates, while the best swimmers were rewarded their podium in the form of trophies.
outstanding services
The overall winner of the day was Martin Buschmann, who left the competition with an impressive 922 trains (46.1 kilometers). The success of Manfred Kießling, which was at the top of the podium in the senior ranking (55 years and older) with 414 lanes (20.7 kilometers) in the senior ranking (55 years and older).
The results of the winners in the different categories show how broad the sporting ambition in the community is:
| category | 1. Place | 2. Place | 3. Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambini (up to 8 years) | Eva Luckey - 274 Rails | Carlos Jutzi - 128 Laights | Felix Becker - 100 lanes |
| children (9 to 14 years) | nika Keil - 602 lanes | mika Ott - 435 lanes | CORA Bieker - 405 lanes |
| youth (15 to 17 years) | Christian Grummann - 638 Rails | Devin Grützfeld - 603 Rails | Dana Mantau - 602 Rails |
| women (18 to 54 years) | DELIA Mantau - 820 lanes | Christina Ott - 400 lanes | Carla Beckmann and Stephanie Drescher - 330 lanes |
| men (18 to 54 years) | Markus Buschmann - 922 lanes | NILS-Florian Gagsch-745 Rails | Silas Schweitzer - 650 lanes |
| seniors (from 55 years) | Manfred Kießling - 414 lanes | Andreas Horenkamp - 242 Rails | Reinhard Zeitler - 215 lanes |
community spirit and tradition
The team hiking cup, which went to Wasserfreunde Soest with a total of 4249 lanes this year, is also particularly noteworthy. The event is not only a sporting competition, but also an event that strengthens the community and promotes joy in sport. For 20 years, 24-hour swimming not only inspires the participants, but also numerous spectators who cheer on the athletes and support the club members.The location of the outdoor pool in the picturesque surroundings of the Sauerland does the rest. Known to be “Germany's inspiring outdoor region”, the region offers numerous leisure options with its low mountain landscape, dense forests and clear lakes. From hiking to cycling to winter sports, there is something to discover for everyone. Therefore, such events are a magnet for sports enthusiasts and tourists far beyond the region. [Sauerland.com] reports that these offers make the region a popular destination for day travelers and vacationers from all over Germany
Such an event impressively shows how the commitment of the volunteers and the joy of sporting activities go hand in hand. A big thank you go to everyone involved who contributed to the fact that the 24-hour swimming became an unforgettable experience.
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| Ort | Korbach, Deutschland |
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