Triathlon sensation: 300 athletes fight for Cherryman in Witzenhausen!

Triathlon sensation: 300 athletes fight for Cherryman in Witzenhausen!

Witzenhausen, Deutschland - On July 7, 2025, Witzenhausen was once again firmly under control of the triathlon sport. The 25th edition of the "Cherryman" attracted over 300 athletes from all over Germany and from countries such as Switzerland, Austria and Norway. The event, which has now become a fixture in the calendar of triathlon fans, offers beginners and experienced athletes the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. Organizers and those responsible thanked the participants for their enthusiasm and the support of many helpers.

This edition of the Cherryman was not only a competition, but also a festival of perseverance, perseverance and team spirit. Each participant brought his personal enthusiasm and many achieved remarkable personal best. The event challenged the athletes in the disciplines swimming, cycling and running, supplemented by a ten-meter tower for additional tension.

The winners of the day

The competition was just as strong. Sanna Almstedt from Göttingen reached second place and has already qualified for the renowned Hawaii triathlon. Hauke Braun from Witzenhausen improved his time compared to the previous year and took third place, while André Brethauer stepped onto the podium as third. He brought his daughter to celebrate the moment. In addition, Walter Jeppe, the 77-year-old participant, was the oldest athlete of the day and plans to be there again next year.

promotion of young talent and special services

Another highlight was the young area, where Sönke Behle and Fenja Behle from Korbach took the first places in the categories "Cherryboys" and "Cherrygirls". Lukas Toby, player coach of SG Meißner, reached twelfth place with a time of 1:05:13 minutes and showed that team spirit and community are also important in sports.

Overall, the Cherryman triathlon stood for cohesion in the community and the passion for sport. Thanks to the helpers who work behind the scenes and ensure that such an event runs smoothly. As is emphasized on the official Cherryman, all participants have shown that boundaries only exist in the head.

The triathlon has developed into an established sport in Germany since its introduction in the early 1980s. A fact that one should not forget: Every year around 600 triathlon events with over 1,500 competitions take place in Germany, and interest is growing steadily. The passion for the triathlon is also clearly noticeable in Witzenhausen, where the citizens emerge the athletes - a truly festive day that celebrated the joy and fighting spirit of sport.

For everyone interested, there will be many opportunities in the future to try these exciting sports. The next dates and information can be found on the [HNA] (https://www.hna.de/lokales/witzenhausen/witzenhausen-ort44473/volkstriathlon- Mehr-als-Athlten-An-am-cheryman-in-part-parts-part-93821726.html), where the atmosphere of the Cherryman continues to be alive is kept. A look at the history of the triathlon shows that we are only at the beginning of an exciting chapter, especially for future athletes who want to discover the thrill of the three disciplines for themselves. Despite all the challenges that sport brings, he remains a source of inspiration and self -realization - a sports spirit that comes alive in Witzenhausen!