Successes, emotions and top organization at the Nordbad – 83 podium finishes for DSW 1912 Darmstadt
From June 20th to 22nd, 2025, DSW 1912 Darmstadt the Hessian Swimming Championships and Hessian Age Group Championships – in perfect weather and with flawless organization at the Darmstadt North Poolin the medal standings among over 50 clubs fifth place, behind SG Frankfurt, Hofheimer SC, SCW Eschborn and SC Wiesbaden 1911.
In close cooperation with the Hessian Swimming Association (HSV), a thoroughly successful sporting event was achieved with high-class competitions, an information stand of the HSV youth and a much-appreciated visit from world champion Marco Koch (SG Frankfurt), who took time for talks and autographs.
18 titles for DSW's young talent
With 83 podium finishes, including 18 age group titles, DSW12 confirmed its strength in Hessian swimming:
Hessian age group champions 2025 from Darmstadt:
- Tom Howorka (2010): 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle
- Giovanna Vieten (2009): 400m Freestyle
- Vivian Wiegand (2014): 200m Individual Medley
- Miia Bartash (2013): 100m Freestyle
- Milena Auer (2009): 50m butterfly, 50m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 200m breaststroke (also Hessian champion in the open class)
- Maja-Melina Volz (2007): 50m backstroke
- Oscar Proft (2015): 200m Freestyle
- Till Freytag (2008): 200m backstroke
- Lilly Schreiber (2014): 200m breaststroke
- Fabio Lanucara (2011): 100m and 200m breaststroke
- Nora Michalk (2013): 50m and 100m breaststroke
Further successes in numbers and names
Beyond the titles, many DSW swimmers also impressed with strong performances:
- Mila Kleinert: Silver (50m butterfly, youth final), Bronze (200m individual medley & 200m breaststroke)
- Jakob Werner: Silver (400m Individual Medley), Bronze (400m Freestyle)
- Sokrates Frutos Tzouvaras (2009): Bronze (50m & 200m Butterfly)
- Yahia Ghoneim (2010), Enya Behr (2009): each silver (400m freestyle)
- Lisa Schwartmann (2012): Bronze (1500m freestyle)
- Tom Howorka: Silver (50m backstroke) – after bronze at the German Junior Championships, also preparing for EYOF participation.
- DSW12 relays: Four silver medals in the 4×100m medley and freestyle relays (male & female)
Conclusion: Performance, passion, and a strong team
An eventful weekend full of emotion and top athletic performances – made possible by the support of numerous parents, helpers, and officials. DSW12 thanks the Hessian Swimming Association for the smooth cooperation and a swimming meet that set new standards.
Further information: dsw12.de
(DARMSTADT – RED/DSW)
Featured image: Michael Schreiber
