Max Hess wins in the triple jump! TU Chemnitz triumphs in Dortmund

Max Hess wins in the triple jump! TU Chemnitz triumphs in Dortmund

Dortmund, Deutschland - Students of the TU Chemnitz achieved outstanding success at the German athletics hall championships, which took place in Dortmund from February 21 to 23, 2025. Max Heß, a prominent athlete from the university, secured first place in the triple jump and thus became German indoor champion for the ninth time. With a width of 17.00 meters, Hess exceeded the 17-meter mark for the third time this season. His impressive achievements make him one of the top favorites for the upcoming European Athletics Championships in the Netherlands in early March.

Heß, who was born on July 13, 1996 in Chemnitz, studied industrial engineering at the TU Chemnitz and trains under the direction of Harry Marusch. His technical skills in the triple jump and successes in recent years have made him an important face in German athletics. His training partner, Steven Freund, was able to achieve the silver medal with a personal best of 15.85 meters. Maximilian Starke, another student of economics, took 7th place in the triple jump with 15.09 meters.

further success of the TU Chemnitz athlete

In the long jump, Lea-Sophie Klik also performed strongly and reached the 7th place with a width of 6.14 meters. In the 60-meter sprint, Benedikt Thomas Wallstein left the first semi-finals and took 7th place. The Athletes of the TU Chemnitz benefit from a supportive environment that is characterized by flexible study plans and individual examination regulations. The university is recognized as the "partner university of top sports", which enables students to successfully combine sport and studies.

The German athletics hall championships, organized by German Athletics Association , have been taking place annually since 1954. The rail lengths fluctuated in the first decades, while the standards of 60 meters have been established for sprints and 200 meters for round lanes since the 1970s. The championships represent an important platform for athletes to prove themselves and to qualify for international competitions. This year, the right to participate for athletes who have not fulfilled the necessary norms will be regulated by the DLV to ensure that it serves the best German nationals.

Max Hess’s success is not just a victory in a single competition, but a significant step in his career as an athlete. His continuous training and the support of his university are essential factors that contribute to his success at both national and international level.