Max Heß: Silver medal and entry in the Golden Book of Sports!

Max Heß: Silver medal and entry in the Golden Book of Sports!

Max Heß, a student at Chemnitz University of Technology and talented triple jumper, demonstrated his skills at the 2025 European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. He jumped a remarkable 17.43 meters and secured the silver medal in the triple jump. This performance is not only a personal best of the season, but also the best result by a German triple jumper at the European Indoor Championships.

Throughout his career, Heß has consistently delivered impressive performances and is now collecting his fifth medal at the European Indoor Championships. He had previously won bronze in Belgrade in 2017, Glasgow in 2019, Torun in 2021 and 2023. To celebrate his development and consistency in the triple jump, he was honored at a ceremony in Chemnitz on April 4, 2025.

Honor and support for athletes

On that day, Heß signed his name in the Golden Book of Sports for the city of Chemnitz. This special moment was celebrated in the presence of Mayor Sven Schulze and his trainer Harry Marusch. Chemnitz University of Technology, recognized as a “partner university for top-class sports”, actively supports students who want to combine studies and high-performance sport. The offerings include flexible timetables as well as individual exam and submission dates to meet the needs of physically active students.

In addition to Heß' success, there were also other notable results for the German Athletics Association (DLV) at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn. Hanna Klein won gold over 3000 meters, while Konstanze Klosterhalfen took second place. In the shot put, Sara Gambetta achieved a silver medal with a distance of 18.83 meters. She was behind Portuguese athlete Auriol Dongmo, who scored 19.76 meters, and Sweden's Fanny Roos, who hit 18.42 meters.

More athletes in competition

The German athletes also showed strong performances in other disciplines. Alexandra Burghardt came seventh in the 60-meter final with a time of 7.24 seconds, while Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji won the title in the discipline with 7.00 seconds. Ewa Swoboda from Poland and Daryll Neita from Great Britain took second and third place. Lisa Mayer failed to qualify for the final with a time of 7.27 seconds, while Gina Brückenkemper canceled her participation in the European Championships to prepare for the upcoming outdoor season.

Heß' remarkable achievements and the successes of his colleagues reflect the growth and strength of the German athletics team, which looks forward to the coming competitions with confidence. tu-chemnitz.de reports that these successes not only show individual sporting spirit, but also illustrate the valuable support of the universities and the DLV. eurosport.de has detailed the various medal winners and their achievements, providing a comprehensive look at these significant competitions.