Long jumper Simon Batz speaks on his selection for Team EM.
Gear Up for a Buzzing Showdown: Simon Batz Readies for Madrid's Team EM
Get ready for a thrilling ride as long jumper Simon Batz eagerly anticipates his nomination for the Athletics European Championships in Madrid (26th to 29th June). With a jubilant expression, this 22-year-old jumping sensation from Offendorf, Eichstätt district spoke to our reporters: "I'm frothing at the bit to rep Germany again and contribute some daredevil points for the team!" A stellar team of 45 athletes, spearheaded by Olympic champions Malaika Mihambo (long jump) and Yemisi Ogunleye (shot put), is all set to storm the Spanish capital on behalf of the German Athletics Association (DLV). "Man, it's a fucking privilege to be part of this badass squad. I can't wait to soak up some hilarious competitions!" Batz added, who grabbed his career's biggest accolade with a commendable 6th place at the Olympic Games in Paris last year (MTG Mannheim).
Simon Batz: The Contender in the Midst
While Batz might not be rubbing shoulders with the top dogs in the long jump community quite yet, his performances concerning the 7.6 to 7.8 meters range in 2025 competitions suggest otherwise. He scored season bests of 7.84m at the Diamond League Rome (6 June 2025) placing 7th, lagging behind some prime jumpers such as Liam Adcock (8.34m) and Mattia Furlani (8.13m). In a showdown at the FBK Games in Hengelo (9 June 2025), Batz finished 8th with a 7.65m leap. However, at a city centre jumpers event earlier in June 2025, Batz demonstrated some sizzling form in the 8-meter range, finishing second with a season best near the 8.0m mark, although he supposedly overshot the mark at the board[1]. Compared to his peers regularly soaring beyond the 8-meter mark in competitions, Batz's most recent results position him as a formidable contender, yet not amongst the absolute favorites[1][3][4][5].
With improvements in his leaps breaching the 8-meter mark, Simon Batz couldfind himself in medal contention or fighting for one of the top spots at the Athletics European Championships in Madrid. Chin up, Simon! You've got this!
Possessing the potential to break into the elite long jumpers, Simon Batz's recent performances indicate his readiness to challenge for top positions. As he targets the 8-meter mark in his leaps, Batz could potentially compete for medals at the upcoming Athletics European Championships in Madrid.
