Climbing at a fast pace in close proximity to the Frauenkirche
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the historic Dresden Neumarkt played host to an exhilarating speed climbing event that showcased the fastest climbers in Germany[1][2]. The event, which took place at the iconic Frauenkirche, featured a new German record being set[1].
Leander Carmanns, a renowned speed climber, climbed the route in an impressive 4.958 seconds, breaking the previous national record[1]. This remarkable achievement was captured on video and can be viewed for public access[3].
The event, organised by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk, began at 7:00 PM and lasted for 2 minutes and 4 seconds[4]. The source for this information is the SachsenSpiegel[5].
This record-breaking event not only showcases Carmanns' exceptional athletic prowess but also underscores the iconic location's role as a stage for significant sporting events. For those who missed the live event, the video rights belong to Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk, offering an opportunity to witness the historic moment for themselves.
[1] SachsenSpiegel. (2025). Speed Climbing: New German Record Set at Dresden's Frauenkirche. Retrieved from https://www.sachsen-spiegel.de/speed-climbing-neuer-deutscher-rekord-gesetzt-bei-der-frauenkirche-dresden-2025
[2] Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk. (2025). Speed Climbing Championships in Dresden. Retrieved from https://www.mitteldeutscher-rundfunk.de/sport/speed-climbing-meisterschaften-dresden-2025-100.html
[3] Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk. (2025). Watch: Leander Carmanns Sets New German Speed Climbing Record. Retrieved from https://www.mitteldeutscher-rundfunk.de/video/leander-carmanns-neuer-deutscher-rekord-im-speed-climbing-100.html
[4] SachsenSpiegel. (2025). Speed Climbing: New German Record Set at Dresden's Frauenkirche. Retrieved from https://www.sachsen-spiegel.de/speed-climbing-neuer-deutscher-rekord-gesetzt-bei-der-frauenkirche-dresden-2025
[5] SachsenSpiegel. (2025). Speed Climbing: New German Record Set at Dresden's Frauenkirche. Retrieved from https://www.sachsen-spiegel.de/speed-climbing-neuer-deutscher-rekord-gesetzt-bei-der-frauenkirche-dresden-2025
The speed climbing event held at Dresden Neumarkt on August 2, 2025, was a sports analysis dream, featuring the fastest climbers in Germany and a new German record being set. The record-breaking sporting moment was captured on video by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk and is available for public access, offering viewers an opportunity to analyze Leander Carmanns' exceptional climbs.
