Sports competition: winner at the Greifswald bodden swimming

Sports competition: winner at the Greifswald bodden swimming

Greifswald Boddenwimmen celebrates 103th anniversary

Last Saturday the traditional Greifswald bodden swimming took place, in which over 200 athletes from various regions took part. The starting point was in Ludwigsburg in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district, and the goal was in Wieck near Greifswald. Among the participants was Janik Rose in Berlin, who completed the 2,600 meter route in impressive 42 minutes and 58 seconds. In the women, Antonia Karow from Dresden prevailed as the winner by mastering the route in 48 minutes and 59 seconds.

traditional competition under difficult conditions

The bodden swimming took place at a water temperature of 19 degrees and strong wind with the strength four, which made some swimmers troubled. Five participants had to end the race prematurely because they had to fight with the waves. Despite the adverse conditions, the response to the competition was overwhelming. The event has a long tradition that celebrated its 103th anniversary this year. Already in February all starting places were awarded, which indicates that the interest in the Greifswald bodden swimming is more large than ever.

security is in the foreground

The security of the swimmers was guaranteed during the floating float because the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG), the Technical Relief Agency (THW) and the fire brigade were used with around 20 boats. These measures are intended to ensure that all participants can complete the race safely and without incidents.

FAZIT

The Greifswald Boddenwimn is not only a sporting event, but also a tradition that has connected the region for over a century. The participation of athletes from different cities and the variety of challenges they had to face make this competition a special experience. With this year's anniversary, it shows again how popular and significantly the Greifswald bodden swimming is for the swimming sports community.

- Nag