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Rope skipping impresses at the 2025 gymnastics festival: records and young athletes!
The International Gymnastics Festival 2025 in Leipzig presented exciting rope skipping competitions from May 28th to June 1st with over 170 participants.
Rope skipping impresses at the 2025 gymnastics festival: records and young athletes!
The International German Gymnastics Festival 2025 in Leipzig, which took place from May 28th to June 1st, set new standards with its exciting rope skipping event. Exhibition Hall 3 served as the center for this dynamic sport, which attracted over 170 participants from all over Germany. The focus was on both the German Individual Championship and the Triple Under Cup, where the athletes were able to prove themselves in various disciplines. The event was particularly popular with younger participants and impressively demonstrated the young talent's commitment and interest in rope skipping. According to DTB, the event also ensured a sporting atmosphere in which competitive sports and participation opportunities were combined.
The German Individual Championship, which took place on May 29th, presented the best rope skippers in different age groups. In the 0 female age group, Kira Hölscheid (TG Rüsselsheim) set new standards with 1342.50 points. She achieved top results in speed sprint, endurance and freestyle. In the boys age group 1, Eric Seeger (MT Melsungen) dominated with 2578.00 points, while Lilith Schultheis (TV Roringen) scored an impressive 100 points in the sprint in the female age group 1. The outstanding achievements also included the German record of Lilith, who managed 494 confirmed jumps within 180 seconds.
Results of the German Individual Championship
| Age group | Participant | Points | Best values (Speed/Sprint, Endurance, Freestyle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 female | Kira Hölscheid | 1342.50 | 83, 432, 19.82 |
| 1 time | Eric Seeger | 2578.00 | 90, 450, 67.12 |
| 1 female | Lilith Schultheis | Best values | 100, 495, 169 |
| 2 females | Luna Sophie Kosic | 1565.75 | 90, 445, 26.83 |
| 2 times | Simon Jahn | 2025.25 | 83, 463, 45.89 |
| 3 times | Paul Schidleja | 1805.50 | 92, 405, 37.62 |
| 3 females | Ronja Block | 1458.75 | 92, 427, 22.87 |
| 4 times | Rodney Cooper Wetzel | 1139.25 | 80, 378, 2.45 p.m |
| 4 females | Margarethe Hedrich | 1196.50 | 84, 425, 7.30 p.m |
Rope Skipping – More than just jumping rope
Rope skipping, which translates as jumping on a rope, has established itself as a very dynamic and versatile sport. In contrast to conventional rope jumping, a rope made of plastic is used, which enables high speeds. According to Turnfest.de, the sport includes both show and competition areas, which give both children and adults a lot of fun and train fitness and coordination.
The gymnastics festival once again demonstrated the growth of rope skipping in Germany, which is becoming increasingly popular both as a sport and as a community experience. The outlook for the World Championships in July 2025 in Kawasaki, Japan, promises exciting competitions and further record attempts. This event not only promoted talent, but also increased interest in rope skipping and deepened the community within the sport.