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Rope skipping inspires: German championship brings records to Leipzig!
Experience the International German Gymnastics Festival 2025 in Leipzig, where over 170 athletes compete in exciting rope skipping.
Rope skipping inspires: German championship brings records to Leipzig!
The International German Gymnastics Festival 2025 in Leipzig was a true festival of movement and passion that took place from May 28th to June 1st. Over 170 participants from all over Germany took part in exhibition hall 3, which became the center of rope skipping. The competition attracted great interest, particularly among younger athletes, as rope skipping was becoming increasingly popular. Events such as the German Individual Championship and the Triple Under Cup underlined the importance of this dynamic sport.
Rope skipping, which translates to jumping rope, has evolved over the years from traditional rope skipping with hemp ropes to an acrobatic sport that involves great speeds and impressive tricks. This sport combines fun with excellent conditioning and coordination training and is suitable for both children and adults. Information about the competitions and merchandise is available in the Turnfest shop, as turnfest.de explains.
Results of the German Individual Championship
A highlight of the event was the German Individual Championship, which took place on May 29th. The athletes delivered outstanding performances. Here are some of the best results:
| Age group | Participant | Points | Best values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 female | Kira Hölscheid (TG Rüsselsheim) | 1342.50 | Speed Sprint: 83, Endurance: 432, Freestyle: 19.82 | |
| 1 time | Eric Seeger (MT Melsungen) | 2578.00 | Speed Sprint: 90, Endurance: 450, Freestyle: 67.12 | |
| 1 female | Lilith Schultheis (TV Roringen) | Best scores: 100 (Sprint), 495 (Endurance), 169 (Triple Unders) | Set German record with 494 jumps in 180 seconds. | |
| 2 females | Luna Sophie Kosic (TB Neckarhausen) | 1565.75 | Speed Sprint: 90, Endurance: 445, Freestyle: 26.83 | |
The fascination and future of rope skipping
The event promoted a strong community experience and interest in rope skipping in Germany. It is impressive to see how this sport, which came to Europe from America in the 1970s, is now firmly integrated into schools and curricula. The variety of competition disciplines such as speed, freestyle and endurance can inspire everyone.
Many sports, including basketball and boxing, use rope skipping to improve coordination and speed. This shows that the sport is booming not only in competitive sports, but also in the fitness sector. The World Jump Rope Federation is even aiming to integrate rope skipping into the Olympic disciplines, which is an exciting prospect for athletes and fans, as tvroringen.de also reports.
A look ahead to the World Championships in July 2025 in Kawasaki (Japan) makes it clear that rope skipping is still on the rise. Given the high commitment of the young athletes, it remains to be seen what new talents and records will come our way in the future.