26. International DLRG Cup: Swimming competition attracted lifeguards from five nations to Warnemünde

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Der Artikel informiert über den 26. Internationalen DLRG Cup in Warnemünde, bei dem Rettungsschwimmerinnen und Rettungsschwimmer aus verschiedenen Nationen um Punkte und Medaillen kämpfen. Erfahren Sie mehr über das spannende Sportevent am Ostseestrand von Warnemünde.
The article provides information about the 26th International DLRG Cup in Warnemünde, in which lifeguards from various nations fight for points and medals. Find out more about the exciting sports event on the Baltic Sea beach of Warnemünde. (Symbolbild/MB)

The annual DLRG Cup in Warnemünde

Warnemünde, a popular Baltic Sea resort in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, becomes the venue of the 26th International DLRG Cup this year. From July 18 to 20, around 190 lifeguards from five nations are expected to take part in the exciting competitions. In addition to the national teams of the German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG), teams from Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland will compete on the beach in Warnemünde.

The DLRG Cup is not only a sporting competition, but also an opportunity for the lifeguards to train their skills in an emergency. Last year they saved impressive 1,120 people from drowning. In view of the increasing number of rescue actions, it is of great importance that the rescue athletes can improve and perfect their techniques and aids in competition.

known favorites will start at the competitions, including the defending champions DLRG Harsewinkel, DLRG Halle-Saalekreis and DLRG Magdeburg. The team of SLRG Innerschwyz from Switzerland, which reached second place last year, is also expected. Olivia Binde, Lea Kötter, Carla Strübing and Alice Westergården have a good chance of the title among the all -rounders. In the men, Clemens Wulkopf and Lukas compete from the Eyser to defend the title.

The event is officially opened by DLRG President Ute Vogt and the Mayor of Rostock, Eva-Maria Kröger. The competitions take place on beach section 1, below the tea pott. Spectators are cordially invited to follow the competitions from the stands on the Arena Warnemünde beach or to stay directly on the water edge. The competitions are expected to end on Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

The city of Rostock, the German Marine and various advertising partners support the 26th International DLRG Cup. Further information and results can be found on the official DLRG website at dlrg.de/cup. Archives from the competition are available in the DLRG media portal. The DLRG also reports on Facebook and Instagram (@dlrlettungsport).

The rescue sport is not only a sporting competition, but also a way to win people for the water rescue service. He helps that good rescue athletes are also good lifeguards and can save lives in an emergency. In the DLRG, tens of thousands of people are involved in rescue sports, from the local association to international competition.