Silke Behne leads Germany to victory at the Interlands in The Hague!

Silke Behne leads Germany to victory at the Interlands in The Hague!

What a success! Silke Behne from LC Adler Bottrop prevailed with Team Germany at the Interlands in The Hague. The competition was aimed at seniors from Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands and took place in the Athletic Field Laan van Poot. With such a strong team selection, the atmosphere was great right from the start, as bottroper-zeitung.de reports.

In a thrilling competition, the athletes competed against each other for best times, best distances and valuable points in the team ranking. Silke Behne took up the challenge and ran both the 100 meters and the 4x400m relay. Despite adverse conditions - the headwind was not to be underestimated - she confirmed her season form over the sprint distance and impressed her teammates. In the relay, the German team was able to secure decisive points and took overall victory among the women. The male colleagues also left nothing to be desired and ended up at the top of their competition. Particularly worth mentioning is the former Bottrop athlete Mareike Ressing, who competed in the 800m and 3000m disciplines, like lokalkompass.de highlights.

The importance of competition

The Interlands are a platform that not only promotes the competitive spirit of athletes, but also offers the opportunity to compete with athletes from other countries. The exchange and togetherness are invaluable for the participants. The increasing successes at these events can be interpreted as a sign of a strong community among the athletes.

Another important competition that is on the agenda in the near future is the German Masters Championships 2025, which will take place from February 28th to March 2nd at the Frankfurt-Kalbach Sports and Leisure Center. These championships are organized annually by the German Athletics Association (DLV) and are a highlight for athletes aged 35 and over. Around 1,200 participants are expected, including many DJK athletes, as djk.de reports.

Awards and outstanding achievements

These championships provide a stage for excellence. Athletes like Frauke Viebahn and Wilhelm Martin have already impressively shown their dominance over the age groups. Viebahn secured the title in the 60-meter sprint and high jump, while Martin also won the championship title in the high jump. Such achievements are an incentive for many others who may want to continue their careers in the Masters class.

The DJK family is proud of the successes of all athletes and is optimistic about future competitions. With a strong community and tireless commitment to sport, the region is well positioned.