Bronze for Worpsweder runner: strong appearance at DM in Eberswalde!

Bronze for Worpsweder runner: strong appearance at DM in Eberswalde!

The German Cup in orientation run, which took place on June 15 in Eberswalde, Brandenburg, enjoyed a large number of participants. The athletes of TSV Worpswede showed that they are in top form. With outstanding performance, they held up the level and secured two bronze medals. Gerrit Rode in the H55 age group and Constantin Freudenfeld in the H14 were able to look forward to their success. The competition weekend was characterized by high summer temperatures and a demanding route that required both technical skills and a lot of endurance. Weser Kurier reports early on from the medal race, while our local matadors until the end kept.

in particular Constantin Freudenfeld just narrowly missed the lecture in his run; A small orientation error cost him valuable seconds, in the end he was only three seconds behind first place and thus secured second place. Gerrit Rode also achieved seventh place in the subsequent Federal Rank List Run on the long distance on Sunday.

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The success of the athletes from Worpswede are the result of hard work and precise preparation. Numerous competitions took place throughout the year, which served as a springboard. For example, Christoph Freudenfeld was able to show up at the state championships in Hanover in June 2024 and be celebrated as a German champion in the H50. "He won over a minute ahead," says a detailed report on TSV Worpswede.

The national championships on the sprint distance, which also took place in Hanover on June 9, 2024, were another highlight. Not only did the double pack of Freudenfeld show his skills here - Constantin became vice -champion in the H16, while Christoph also won second place in the H35. Particularly noteworthy: coach Gerrit Rode, who could not arrive in time due to circumstances, was stopped in the H45 despite the best time without evaluation.

orientation run: a sport with a future

The orientation run (OL) is becoming increasingly popular, both in competition and as a recreational sport. VTF Hamburg emphasizes that the sport relies on the combination of endurance and cognitive skills. Participants must control checkpoints quickly and precisely in the card available to them. This mixture not only makes sport a physical challenge, but also an exciting experience in nature.

The athletes from Worpswede have shown with their performance in the past few months that they are among the top athletes in Germany. With every competition, interest in the orientation run grows, and not only in Worpswede. The athletes also have a good hand for the upcoming competitions - and we are excited to see what the next challenges will bring!