SG Wetterau Swimmers Shine at Bahama Cup, Securing Second Place in Frankfurt Event

Langenselma, Germany – The SG Wetterau swim team, comprised of athletes from the 2006-2017 age groups, demonstrated remarkable strength and skill at the 43rd annual SG Frankfurt Bahama Cup held in Langen. Despite the challenge of competing against 20 established clubs, the team’s collective effort resulted in a commendable second-place finish overall.

Dominant Performances Across the Board

Linus Bechtel, a standout performer at just 14 years old, led the charge with an astonishing seven gold medals. His blistering times included victories in the 50m freestyle (27.73), 50m butterfly (29.83), 100m butterfly (1:08.15), 100m freestyle (59.72), 200m freestyle (2:09.91), 200m butterfly (2:40.15), and 400m freestyle (4:33.91). These results cemented his position as a rising star in the German swimming scene.

Other Key Medalists

• Eva Savostikova (2014): Six gold medals were earned by Savostikova, including triumphs in the 50m back (41.18) and 50m butterfly (38.04), along with strong showings over 100m freestyle (1:16.07), 200m freestyle (2:48.33), 400m freestyle (5:54.97).
• Luis Cimiotti (2008): Cimiotti also secured six golds, showcasing his versatility across distances, including victories in the 50m butterfly (29.06), 50m freestyle (26.35), 50m back (31.60), 100m freestyle (58.09), 200m freestyle (2:16.47), and 400m freestyle (4:53.96).
• Justus Florian Rose (2007): Rose brought home five gold medals with wins in the 100m breaststroke (1:12.07), 200m butterfly (2:47.47), 200m breast (2:41.69), 200m freestyle (2:13.21) and 400m freestyle (5:25.53) as well as silver placements over 50m breast (32.61 and 32.34)
• Lukas Margraf (2007): Secured four golds over 100m freestyle(1:05.39).
• Salome Schultheis (2014): Achieved four gold medals in the: 50m butterfly (39.07), 50m freestyle (38.04), 100m freestyle (30.38), 50m breast (44.26) with silver over 200m freestyle (2:48.33)
• Victoria Luise Humann (2015): Earned four gold medals with victories over 50m butterfly (48.22), 100m breaststroke (1:43.18), 200m layers (3:32.48) and 200m breast (3:40.35), to which silver over 50m breast (48.05) and 200m freestyle (3:09.12).

Team Support and Continued Success

“The team’s performance is a testament to their dedication and hard work throughout the season,” said coach Manuela Bartels. “We’re incredibly proud of each athlete’s achievements and excited to see their continued growth.”

Beyond the leading medalists, numerous other swimmers contributed to the team’s success, including: Amelia Bechtel (2011), who secured four victories, along with its bronze medal over 50m breast (41.49), and Alena Rohrberg (2015) she landed silver over 6 categories and three bronze medals. The rising talents of Chloe Lammerding (2016), Simon Szynkaruk (2010), Selyan Achour Otmane (2015), Mila Liebermann (2012), Mia Dallwitz (2013), Leni Dallwitz (2013), Frida Castro Mackrodt (2015), Emil Grauert (2014), Elyas Schubbert (2015), Elisa Gutmann (2015) and Carlo Hechler (2008) also added to the team’s impressive haul.

Looking ahead, the SG Wetterau swimmers are poised to continue their success, aiming for further achievements in upcoming competitions.

Did you know? The Bahama Cup, established in 1976, has become one of Germany’s premier swimming events, attracting top talent from across the country.

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