Suche
Mein Konto
Ex-BVB star André Schürrle dares extreme challenge in Roth!
André Schürrle, 2014 world champion, announces his participation in the Challenge Roth 2026 – the largest triathlon in the world.
Ex-BVB star André Schürrle dares extreme challenge in Roth!
At the heart of the sport there is always exciting news that captivates fans and the community. This also includes the recently announced participation of André Schürrle, the former BVB star and 2014 world champion, in the prestigious Challenge Roth. At an event in Düsseldorf, the Powwow Festival, Schürrle presented his plan to take part in this long-distance triathlon on July 5, 2026. But it wasn't just announcements: Schürrle knows that such a challenge is completely different to the professional football that he shaped for so long. “This is a whole different ball game,” he noted, reflecting the air of awe that such a challenge brings.https://www.ruhr24.de/bvb/borussia-dortmund-bvb-226-kilometer-star-andre-schuerrle-challenge-roth-extremsport-weltmeister-2014-93946164.html
The Challenge Roth is no ordinary race: with 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and finally 42.2 km of running, it is one of the largest long-distance triathlons in the world. Since 1984, it has attracted around 3,500 individual starters and 700 relay teams, supported by over 7,500 volunteers and hundreds of thousands of spectators. There's something going on! The route leads through the picturesque landscapes of the Roth district, starting with a swimming start in the Main-Danube Canal and culminating in an exciting finish line party in the triathlon stadium.https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/news-area/a-football-world-champion-for-roth.html
From the football stage to the extreme sports world
After retiring from professional football in 2020, Schürrle has pursued new challenges, including the Berlin Half Marathon and hobby mountaineering. He no longer pursues professional ambitions in sport, but wants to test his physical and psychological limits. His participation in Challenge Roth is intended to be part of this journey, where he plans to give his all on competition day to “empty the tank.” Race director Felix Walchshöfer is excited about Schürrle's participation and believes she will inspire both the triathlon community and football fans.
Schürrle, known for his crucial assist in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina, has played 57 international matches for the German national team, scoring 22 goals. His career took him through positions in Mainz, Leverkusen, Chelsea, Wolfsburg and Dortmund. A big highlight of his career was winning the Premier League with Chelsea in 2015 and the DFB Cup with Borussia Dortmund in 2017. Now he is ready to prove his skills in a completely different sport.
Ambition and commitment in focus
In the run-up to Challenge Roth, the organizer placed particular emphasis on clean sport. A total of 65 doping controls were carried out in 2025, all of which were negative. This shows that those responsible behind Challenge Roth are committed to fairness and safety in sport. Schürrle emphasizes that he also values innovation and integrity in sport and is looking forward to a new type of sporting challenge.
With Schürrle's participation, the triathlon world is looking forward to July 5, 2026. Fan hearts will beat faster when this world champion takes on a completely new challenge and helps shape this important long-distance triathlon in Roth. Although he was originally registered for 2025, his fans and the triathlon community will be excited to see him in the arena next year.