Friedrich drives gold again: German Keirin title for the Championess!

Friedrich drives gold again: German Keirin title for the Championess!

What a day for cycling in Germany! On July 5, 2025, the talented Lea Sophie Friedrich again conquered the championship title in the Kyrin, and that after a long dry spell since 2019. At the 138th German German Championships, which took place in Dudenhofen, Rhineland-Palatinate, she showed her skills in an impressive performance. Friedrich clearly prevailed against her fellow campaigners Alessa-Catriona Pröpster and Anastasia Kuniß in the final and left no doubt about her class. This championship was not just a simple competition for them, but a big comeback that was traced with many.

The championships that have been held since 1884 and continue a long tradition this year also brought other exciting results. Maximilian Dörnbach shone and was able to score two titles: he secured the victory over 1,000 meters and triumphed in the sprint. In the sprint final, Dörnbach prevailed 2-0 against last year's champion Luca Spiegel and thus achieved his gold medal for the fourth time in his career after winning in 2018, 2019 and 2023. Nik Schröter from Cottbus grabbed the bronze medal in the sprint and thus completed the podium.

The way to the championship

Lea Sophie Friedrich's success is particularly remarkable because she has no longer achieved a national title in Keirin since 2019. Now she can proudly call herself two Keirin world champion and has recaptured a place at the head of German cycling with this victory. The fans were thrilled when she entered the train and cheered the spectators when she drove over the finish line.

The German train cycling championships are an important event that includes different disciplines of cycling. The format has developed significantly since the first host in 1884. While the championships were originally divided into professionals and amateurs, there has only been an elite category since 1993. In addition, the program of the championships was repeatedly adapted to the current claims of cycling.

• Lea Sophie Friedrich: Master in Keirin (2019)
• Maximilian Dörnbach: Title over 1,000 meters and in the sprint
• bronze in the sprint: Nik Schröter from Cottbus

These championships are not only a platform for the best athletes, but also an important event in which talents of the next generation are discovered. From students to Masters, the sport shows a variety of categories and brilliant services that show how alive cycling is in Germany.

Lea Sophie Friedrichs and Maximilian Dörnbach's impressive results at the 138th German Championships should certainly not have been the last highlight of the year on cycling. It remains to be seen how athletes and talent promotion will develop in the coming years and whether we can still experience many such exciting competitions. Still secure the latest news from the world of cycling and stay at the pulse of events!