Bavarian Cross-Duathlon Championships held in Burglengenfeld

The Bavarian Cross-Duathlon Championships were held in Burglengenfeld as part of the ‘Jag de Wuidsau’ event. Approximately 400 endurance athletes participated in the competition, which featured a course consisting of a 6-kilometer run, a 22.8-kilometer mountain bike section through forests and fields, and a final run of approximately 4 kilometers.

In the women’s elite category, Cornelia Griesche of TSV Gaimersheim successfully defended her title from the previous year. Anja Bertleff of RSG Ansbach secured third place in the overall standings, earning the Bavarian championship title for the AK25 age group. Laetitia Birner of TB Weiden also placed among the top competitors.

In the men’s elite category, Michi Fuchs of TV Burglengenfeld utilized his home-field advantage to claim his first Bavarian championship title. Fuchs took the lead following an early duel with Martin Gebhard of RC Wendelstein, whose race ended due to a mechanical defect. Fuchs finished the course with a lead of approximately ten minutes.