Live at ZDF, TSG Roth self-competitively wins, securing the twelfth spot
In the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Bundesliga season, Henry Graf secured the German Triathlon Championship title at the 1st Triathlon Bundesliga Finals. The event was broadcast live on ZDF, attracting a wide audience to witness the intense competition.
Graf, a German triathlon hopeful, demonstrated his prowess throughout the race, eventually finishing in a time of 50:18 minutes. He was part of the leading group during the bike leg and managed to hold off competitors in a tight battle, securing a podium position behind Matthew Hauser and Vasco Vilaca in the WTCS Hamburg 2025 race earlier in the season [1].
In the team ranking, Lasse Nygaard Priester and the "Team Saar" brought their athletes into the top 20, securing the first place. The "Team Berlin" finished second, while Darmstadt claimed third place.
Moritz Haegel, who played a significant role in TSG Roth's performance, finished 39th, with Lasse Luhrs, the German Mixed Relay Olympic Champion, finishing one place behind him. Elias Knoll, Moritz Hartmann, Jan Pluta, and Maximilian Hoffmann, other members of TSG Roth, finished in positions 50th, 54th, 56th, and 71st, respectively. Notably, Maximilian Hoffmann made his Bundesliga debut in this race.
The race was held in drizzling conditions, but it stayed dry, providing a challenging yet fair environment for the athletes. The 1st Triathlon Bundesliga Finals were part of the "Finals," marking a significant milestone in the season.
Interestingly, Graf joked about being in second place in the family's triathlon ranking after his win, as his mother, Sabine Buescher, became the European Champion earlier in the year. Fabian Kraft also made headlines by winning the Rothsee Triathlon in 2025.
With two events left in the 2025 Bundesliga season - on August 15th in the Allgaeu and on September 6th in Hannover - the stage is set for more exciting competition as the season draws to a close.
Graf's triathlon victory at the 1st Triathlon Bundesliga Finals, following his podium finish at the WTCS Hamburg 2025 race, showcases his growing dominance in sports. Meanwhile, Moritz Haegel, a key player for TSG Roth, competed in the sports event, finishing just one place behind Lasse Luhrs, the German Mixed Relay Olympic Champion.
