Lahnsteiner Ruderer conquer bronze at the Euromasters in Slovenia!

Lahnsteiner Ruderer conquer bronze at the Euromasters in Slovenia!

An exciting weekend for the Lahnsteiner rowers! Ralph Steffens and Karsten Grochowiak had the honor to take part in the Euromasters for the first time in the picturesque Slovenian Alps on the Bleder See. Despite difficult conditions, which were characterized by strong wind and waves, the duo fought bravely for medals.

The competition began with the lightweight master's men C, in which Ralph Steffens demonstrated its strength at the rainy start. He secured third place after an exciting head-to-head race against a Portuguese opponent. The first place went to a talented rower from Varese, Italy. Steffens noticed that the difficult wind conditions were a real challenge, but he did not give up and showed an impressive will until shortly before the finish, where he only finished just behind the Portuguese. The next day the next challenge was waiting for him and Grochowiak in a double two.

voltage in double two

"sunshine and quieter water," Steffens described the conditions on the second day of the competition. The team was all the more motivated to shine in a double two. The Lahnsteiner Boot showed a strong performance and led the race after the first 200 meters. But the competition did not let up: both Spanish rudder from Barcelona and embodied Croatian teams finally overtook the duo. Nevertheless, Steffens and Grochowiak landed in third place, which is an impressive record for the two rowers.

was Anton Grochowiak, who briefly stepped onto the stage as a helmsman. At the Würzburg/Koblenz racing community in the four with a helmsman, he even achieved a gold medal. The competition was characterized by camaraderie and cheerful moments, especially at the traditional steering baptism in the Bleederisches See - an event that took place in bright weather and will remain well in memory.

an outlook on the future

Overall, the weekend was a complete success for the Lahnsteiner rowers. There were not only medals, but also international acquaintances and lasting impressions. Next year, the team will start again on the Bleder See to the Worldmasters, which is an exciting challenge for everyone involved.

The Euromasters offered interesting competitions due to the strict regulations such as the minimum weight for tax men, which is 55 kg, and various racing conditions such as quieter water and wind. These rules, which apply to both men and women and are not taken into account in the calculation of age, ensured fairness and an exciting competition course Bledrowing.com.

In summary, it can be said that participation in international master competitions that have been available in different age groups since 2004 is important for which athletes are important in order to remain active in rowing rudern.de.

in Lahnstein you will follow the next steps with joy and tension. One thing is certain: "There is something!" The team has a good hand and we are excited to see what the future will bring.