Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften der Masters im Freiwasserschwimmen takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Gummersbach, Germany. The main route is 5 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Gummersbach 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Die 32. Internationalen Deutschen Meisterschaften der Masters im Freiwasserschwimmen finden in der Aggertalsperre in Gummersbach-Lantenbach statt.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 5 km open-water swimming championship demands sustained aerobic endurance and high-output pacing over an extended duration in a reservoir setting.
Aerobic endurance
Covering a 5 km distance in open water requires continuous swimming capacity and efficient energy management over an extended timeframe.
Pacing control
Maintaining an optimal threshold pace from the start without drafting or pacing support requires disciplined physical and mental execution.
Open-water navigation
Racing in the Aggertalsperre demands effective sighting and stroke adjustment in a natural body of water without lane lines.
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