Daniel Wäsch inspires at the triathlon in Roth: An unforgettable day!

Daniel Wäsch inspires at the triathlon in Roth: An unforgettable day!

An unforgettable experience: Daniel Wäsch from Soest was at the Challenge Roth participated on July 19, 2025. With an impressive time of 12:56:59 hours, he secured 56th place in his age group in the most important long-distance triathlon in the world. The competition once again attracted athletes from all over the world, while the atmosphere in Roth was simply unique.

The competition began at 7:45 a.m. with swimming in the Main-Danube Canal, whose high water temperatures meant that participants jumped into the water without wetsuits. Wäsch mastered the 3.8 kilometers in the cool water with flying colors before switching to the bike route. This led over 180 kilometers through the picturesque surroundings of the Roth district, known for steep climbs such as those on Solarer Berg and Kalvarienberg, which attracted numerous spectators to cheer on the athletes.

Triathlon in its most beautiful form

The Challenge Roth has been one of the best-known triathlons since it was first held over the Ironman distance in 1990. This event took place as an Ironman race until 2001 and has been held independently since 2002 wikipedia.org reported. With around 3,500 individual participants and 650 relay teams, it is a real highlight in triathlon and attracts both amateurs and professionals.

The bike route was also a challenge for experienced triathletes like Wäsch. With a total of 1,450 meters in altitude, he completed the route in 6:02 hours, which shows that he was not afraid of the more demanding sections. Supported by his son Finn and friends from the Soester TriTeam, he then got ready for the final marathon run.

A memorable ending

The marathon posed a special challenge for Wäsch, but after 4:45 hours this stage was also mastered. As a “daylight finisher” he reached the finish stadium before dark. “That was the best day of my sporting life,” said the 60-year-old, visibly moved, while the audience celebrated and applauded the athletes.

After this sporting triumph, Wäsch is now planning a well-deserved regeneration before he and his Soest TriTeam prepare for the next Olympic distance competition in Sassenberg. The joy of the successful day at the Challenge Roth will probably resonate for a long time.

The historic roots of triathlon in Roth go back to 1984, when the first Franconian triathlon was held, and the event has since developed into a renowned event that attracts athletes worldwide triathlon.de.