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- German All-Around Championships: Lifeguards shine in Hanover!
The 52nd German All-Around Lifesaving Championships will take place in Hanover on October 24th and 25th, 2025.
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Last weekend, from October 24th to 25th, 2025, the 52nd German All-Around Lifesaving Championships (DMM) took place in the Stadionbad in Hanover. Around 1,200 lifeguards from all over Germany showed off their skills in an exciting competition, which was held in the Lower Saxony state capital for the fourth time in a row this year. The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) was the organizer of this great event, which captivated spectators with thrilling races, especially in the lower age groups, where the competition was often very close, like Hildesheimer Press reports.
The competitors competed in five age groups and had to demonstrate their skills in various disciplines, including strength, speed and the use of rescue sports equipment. DLRG team manager Holger Friedrich praised the participation and enthusiasm of the swimmers and spectators alike.
Results and awards
The exciting competitions culminated in a celebratory evening event at which the fastest all-around competitors were awarded both individually and as a team. The best regional associations and local groups were also honored. In theState association rankingWestphalia took first place, followed by Brandenburg and Rhineland-Palatinate. Lower Saxony ended up in 9th place.
| Place | State association |
|---|---|
| 1. | Westphalia |
| 2. | Brandenburg |
| 3. | Rhineland palatinates |
| 9. | Lower Saxony |
In theLocal group rankingThe DLRG Luckenwalde achieved first place, followed by Halle-Saalekreis and DLRG Nieder-Olm/Wörrstadt. A great result for all participants and a confirmation of the hard work that went into preparing for these championships.
Individual and team competitions
The individual competitions also produced outstanding performances. In the 12 age group, Yuma Zibret (DLRG Völklingen) and Jonas Grabow (DLRG Weikersheim) were able to leave their opponents behind. It was also exciting in the 15/16 age group, where Elli Nothnick (DLRG Halle-Saalekreis) and Moritz Kreutzheide (DLRG Gütersloh) came out on top.
- AK 12: Yuma Zibret, Jonas Grabow
- AK 13/14: Marilú Toimil Spilker, Anton Kirsch
- AK 15/16: Elli Nothnick, Moritz Kreutzheide
- AK 17/18: Finja Thoms, Leo Ilias Baumann
- AK offen: Lena Oppermann, Felix Hofmann
Also inTeam all-around competitionthe teams were highly motivated. In the 12 age group, DLRG Bietigheim-Bissingen and DLRG Völklingen won, while DLRG Norderstedt and DLRG Neuenkirchen-Wettringen shone in the 13/14 age group.
Rescue sports in Germany and international competitions
Rescue sports in Germany have not only developed as a competitive sport, but also as an important element of water rescue. As can be read on DLRG, World Lifesaving Championships take place every two years, with exciting competitions in both open water and the pool. At the last World Cup in Birmingham in 2022, Germany was the most successful nation, which underlines its success in international comparison.
Rescue sports include various disciplines such as puppet rescue, obstacle swimming and fin rescue. The next big challenge comes in 2025 with the competitions in Chengdu, where athletes will compete in several individual and relay events. It is a warm invitation to experience the athletes' impressive achievements up close and to share the passion for this important sport, as Team Germany shows.
Overall, the 52nd German All-Around Championships were a successful event that not only showcased the talents of rescue sports in Germany, but also celebrated the festive nature of the competition. We are already looking forward to the next competitions and the stories that come with them.