Andreas Dreitz back on the podium: Triathlon hero attacks again!

Andreas Dreitz back on the podium: Triathlon hero attacks again!

On July 2nd, 2025 it's that time again: The Challenge Roth, one of the most famous triathlons, captivates athletes from all over the world. Among them is the professional triathlete Andreas Dreitz from Michelau, who will compete with great ambitions. Dreitz not only has an impressive history in this competition - he won in 2019, becoming the first Franconian to win - but he has also had a rocky road. After serious injuries that have severely affected him in recent years, he is ready to make his comeback. BR.de reports that he will start on Sunday full of confidence in his abilities.

After his injuries, which were caused by a fall at the World Championships in Utah as well as a lumbar and hamstring injury, Dreitz has invested a lot of time in his rehabilitation. Despite the challenges, he didn't let himself get down: He trained at a camp in Gran Canaria, where he improved enormously in cycling, swimming and running. The numbers are impressive: 1,413 kilometers of cycling, 60.5 kilometers of swimming and 185.4 kilometers of running are on his list. He now wants to build on these achievements at Challenge Roth.

The balancing act between family and sport

Andreas Dreitz's training combines the balancing act between pressure to perform and family obligations. He has been the father of a son, Moritz, for about five months and finds it challenging to balance family and sport. Nevertheless, he is confident that his family environment will give him the strength to give full throttle in the race. “I want to enjoy the atmosphere and see my family at the finish,” he says full of anticipation.

Dreitz has already secured participation in the Triathlon World Championships in Nice in September and would now like to see his return to the top at Challenge Roth. PNP.de specifies the immense support he received during his victory in 2019 - something that gives him strength even now, despite the pressure of facing the new generations of triathletes.

Injuries in triathlon

Unfortunately, injuries are not uncommon in triathlon. According to a study citing Pubmed, there are several risk factors that can lead to injuries in triathletes. Interestingly, factors such as gender or age have been found to have no clear relationship to injury, while training volume has a complex relationship to injury-related absences. Dreitz has fought his way back again and again despite these risks and is now showing that a return to the top is possible even after long periods of injury.

The Challenge Roth 2025 promises to be an exciting race. Andreas Dreitz will also be present to show that, despite all adversities, he is ready to be at the forefront again. The anticipation among the fans is great and it remains to be seen whether he will be on the podium again.