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Strong team performance: Hamburg takes 4th place in the 2026 National Competition
At the 2026 National Competition in Münster, the Hamburg Youth Rowing Team once again demonstrated just how much team spirit, ambition, and athletic talent they possess. Together with the best young rowers from all over Germany, our team rose to the challenge and showed great dedication both on and off the water. The result speaks for itself: 4th place in the overall cup standings —a fantastic achievement that everyone involved can be proud of!
At the 2026 National Competition in Münster, the Hamburg Youth Rowing Team demonstrated its skills in three diverse disciplines: the 3,000-meter long-distance race, the General Sports Competition (ASW), and the 1,000-meter short-distance race. In addition to endurance, technique, and speed, the events also required coordination, agility, and team spirit.
The first sporting highlight was the 3,000-meter long-distance race. Hamburg’s young rowers impressed with strong performances and great stamina. Their well-deserved reward: third place in the state rankings and a successful start to the competition.
During the General Sports Competition (ASW) that followed, the young athletes’ diverse skills were put to the test. In a variety of challenges, they had to demonstrate their dexterity, coordination, and teamwork. With great motivation and dedication, the Hamburg team placed 7th in the ASW standings.
The Hamburg boats also showed what they were made of in the 1,000-meter sprint. With determination, quick starts, and thrilling races, they fought for every second and once again secured a strong third-place finish in the day’s standings.
In the overall standings, the team’s cohesive performance paid off: The Hamburg Youth Rowing Team achieved an outstanding 4th place in the overall cup standings. This result is a wonderful testament to the dedication of the young athletes as well as to the hard work of the Hamburg rowing clubs. Everyone involved can be proud of this achievement!
Special thanks go to our coaching staff, whose great dedication, careful organization, and active support helped make the weekend a success.
Proud of their achievements and armed with many valuable experiences, the Hamburg Youth Rowing Team looks forward to the challenges ahead. The 2026 National Competition has once again shown what is possible with dedication, unity, and team spirit. Now it’s time to keep training, grow together, and start the next season full of motivation!
Successful performance by the Hamburg Youth Rowing Team at the 2025 National Competition—3rd place in the overall standings
At the 2025 National Competition in Munich-Oberschleißheim, Hamburg’s junior rowers once again demonstrated just how much team spirit, ambition, and talent they possess. From June 26 to 29, everything was on the line in Munich-Oberschleißheim—and our young rowers from Hamburg once again showed what they’re made of. In the end, they secured a strong third place in the overall standings —behind Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia.
The trip began as early as Thursday: Filled with anticipation and a fair amount of nervousness, the Hamburg boats set off southward. Upon arriving at the historic 1972 Olympic course, the mood was immediately great—despite a brief moment of panic: a sudden storm caused a brief flurry of activity. But after a few strong gusts of wind and rain showers, the scare was over before you knew it. After that, things continued as planned: unloading the boats, rigging them up, and holding the first training sessions on the course. The excitement was palpable—everyone knew: Now it’s really getting started!
On Friday, the 3,000-meter long-distance race was on the schedule. And here, our Hamburg crews showed what they’re capable of: With endurance, technique, and tactical acumen, many boats fought their way to the top spots. This was rewarded with an outstanding 3rd place in the long-distance state rankings —a strong start to the competition weekend!
Then on Saturday came the General Sports Competition (ASW) —the day for sprints, jumps, agility, and team challenges. It was a real challenge, especially with the high temperatures: The sun was beating down hard, many struggled with the heat, and had to really dig deep to muster all their strength. Despite their tremendous effort, we unfortunately only managed to finish in 11th place in the ASW standings. Of course, there was some disappointment at first—but our team showed true team spirit: Together, we analyzed our performance, motivated one another, and quickly set our sights on the future again.
On Sunday, the showdown on the 1,000-meter sprint course took place—and Hamburg was back in full force! Our boats delivered strong performances in many races: fast starts, plenty of fighting spirit, and an extra dose of motivation paid off. In the end, we once again finished in 3rd place in the daily standings —a great way to wrap things up.
With two strong race days and an overall cohesive team performance, they deservedly secured 3rd place in the overall ranking of the National Competition. A great success that demonstrates the strength of youth development in Hamburg’s rowing clubs and how much team spirit and dedication pay off.
Beyond the athletic achievements, what stands out most is the memory of a wonderful weekend filled with team spirit, mutual support, and lots of fun—even outside of the competitions. A big thank you goes out to all the coaches, supervisors, volunteers, and parents who provided such wonderful support to the team before, during, and after the competition. Armed with these experiences and memories, the Hamburg Youth Rowing Team is already looking forward to 2026 with renewed motivation—because one thing is certain: After the national competition is before the national competition!
