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June 21, 2025: Lübeck Gymnasts Shine at State Championship!
Gymnasts from the historic city of Lübeck dazzled the crowd at the state individual championships, bagging two titles and a runner-up spot in performance class 3. A total of 51 gymnasts aged 10-14 competed in Tornesch.
12-year-old Lene Kleißl (Lübeck 1876) took home the gold with a remarkable score of 49.933 points in her age group, making it her state championship title. Her clubmate, Lotte Barnekow (14 years), also from Lübeck 1876, secured the other top spot in her age group with a total score of 47.599 points.
Soraya Ananda (10 years), representing TSV in Kücknitz, managed to steal the show with a surprising 45.099 points, earning the vice-championship. Luise de Ruijter (Lübeck 1876/14 years) placed fourth with 42.900 points, and Ciara Pasenau (Lübeck TS/11 years) ended up in eighth with 45.033 points in her age group.
Congratulations to all these talented gymnasts for their exceptional performances!
L to R: LK3 gymnasts: Lotte Barnekow, Luise de Ruijter, and Lene Kleißl from Lübeck 1876
Back L to R: Luise de Ruijter, Lotte Barnekow, Lene Kleißl, Front L to R: Ciara Pasenau, Soraya Ananda
With such amazing displays of agility and precision, it's clear that the future of Lübeck's gymnastics is in good hands!
- The gymnasts from Lübeck 1876, including Lene Kleißl and Lotte Barnekow, dominated the state championship, securing two titles and a runner-up spot.
- Showcasing their agility and precision, the young gymnasts, such as Soraya Ananda from TSV in Kücknitz, made their mark in the sports arena with impressive performances at the state championships.
