Athletes from Arheilgen impress at competitions in Viernheim, Leipzig and Immenstadt
The athletes of SG Arheilgen (SGA) have had a successful triathlon weekend. Competing in Viernheim, Leipzig, and Immenstadt, the Arheilgen women participated in various distances and celebrated several podium finishes and age group victories.
Simone Barabas kicked things off on Saturday, August 22nd, at the V-Card Triathlon in Viernheim. The W45 athlete completed the sprint distance of 500 meters swimming, 20 kilometers cycling, and five kilometers running in 1:14:04 hours. This earned her second place overall among the women and first place in her age group.
Three podium finishes for the women's league team
On Sunday in Viernheim, Marina Lefort (W50), Regina Leonhardt (W45) and Nadine Silvia Krisch (W35) competed for SG Arheilgen in the 2nd Women's League. All three completed the Olympic distance and made it onto the podium in their respective age groups.
Lefort crossed the finish line after 2:48:09 hours and won her age group. Leonhardt finished at the same time, also in 2:48:09 hours, and took second place in her age group. Just three seconds later, Krisch followed in 2:48:12 hours, also securing second place in her age group. The team was understandably pleased with their overall result.
Comeback at the Ironman 70.3 in Leipzig
Also on Sunday, August 23, Dagmar Backes (W60) took on the challenge of the middle distance at the Ironman 70.3 in Leipzig. She crossed the finish line after 6:20:45 hours.
For Backes, the result had a special meaning: After a serious injury and a multi-year break from triathlon, she was very satisfied with her time.
Age group victory at the Allgäu Triathlon
SG Arheilgen was also represented at the Allgäu Triathlon in Immenstadt. Daniela Teske (W50) competed in the middle distance race and finished in 5:52:27 hours. She won her age group against eleven other competitors.
Manuela Östreich (W50) completed the sprint distance in Immenstadt. With a time of 2:05:33 hours, she finished fifth out of 13 starters in her age group.
This brought to a close a successful weekend for the SGA triathletes, with competitions at three different locations and several podium finishes.
(DARMSTADT – RED/SGA)
In the featured image, from left: Regina Leonhardt, Nadine Silvia Krisch and Marina Lefort. Photo: SGA
