Timo Sorgius: Silver at the U23 European Championships and World Cup debut in sight!

Timo Sorgius: Silver at the U23 European Championships and World Cup debut in sight!

Timo Sorgius, the talented swimmer from SSG Leipzig, caused a stir at the U23 European Championships in Samorin, Slovakia. He won silver in the 4x100 m freestyle mixed relay, impressively showing that he has climbed back onto the winner's podium despite health challenges. Sorgius, who struggled with shoulder problems in the weeks leading up to the European Championships, also recorded a seventh place finish in the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:47.9 minutes. These achievements come at a crucial time as he prepares for the upcoming World Swimming Championships in Singapore, which holds great significance for his career.

Before the World Championships in Singapore, which take place at the end of July, Sorgius impressed with excellent performances in the four-week qualifying phase. He not only qualified for the World Championships, but also achieved the fourth best performance in the 200m freestyle, which secured him a ticket for the 4x200m freestyle relay. In this discipline he also set a new best time of 1:48.15 minutes. These successes are particularly important as they could also contribute to the qualification of a German relay team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. l-iz.de reports that the competitions in Japan are remarkable, because Sorgius was part of the German senior national team last year and reached the final at the European Championships in Rome 4x200m relay.

Team spirit and support

Matthias Macht, the head of the Leipzig swimming start community, was present at the U23 European Championships and emphasized the importance of contact with Sorgius. The swimmer's future affiliation with SSG Leipzig remains uncertain due to his health problems, but he still receives support from several organizations, including SV Handwerk and the Saxon Swimming Association. Macht is optimistic that this support will continue despite slow decision-making processes.

Timo Sorgius' successes are not only a personal triumph, but also reflect the continuous development of swimming in Leipzig. For the city, its appearances at international competitions represent the fifth consecutive participation, with the team from Leipzig having successfully performed on the big swimming stage several times in the past. lvz.de reports that the 19-year-old Sorgius is Leipzig's current representative on the world stage and, along with him, other swimmers from the region have also been nominated for the U23 European Championships in sight.