German Halfmarathon Championships 2009 in Aichach report + results, 04.04.09
April 5, 2009
André Pollmächer and Melanie Schulz are the new German Champions in the halfmarathon.
Pollmächer (64:43min) defeated triathlete Steffen Justus (65:00min) after running together with him for 18K. Polmächers comment about the race was: “The time is alright, the race just went as I planned it. The only surprise for me was, that Steffen Justus challenged me for so long.” After two training camps in South Africa and Mexico this race was also Pollmächers first good performance record towards distance head coach Detlef Uhlemann. Silver medalist Steffen Justus was also surprised that he could set the pace for a long time, even though a time of 64 was his aim. The triathlet will compete in the first Triathlon World Cups after another training camp in Mallorca.
Defending Champion Martin Beckmann was obviously disappointed after finishing a distant 3rd in 66:45min. After crossing the finish line with cramps in both calves he said: “I can live with 3rd place, but not with this time.” Following Richard Friedrich (4th, 67:17min), the mountain running specialist Manuel Stöckert won the Junior category in 67:43min.
The women’s race was dominated by Melanie Schulz (75:42min). After five years of injuries and diseases it seems that Schulz is now again on the right way. In Düsseldorf she will also make her marathon debut and will challenge the marathon-experienced Susanne Hahn, Melanie Kraus and Luminita Zaituc. The silver medal of the race went to Stefanie Beckmann ahead of W40-senior Bernadette Pichlmaier. The best Junior was Katharina Heinig in 6th overall. The daughter of the famous German marathon runner Kathrin Dörre-Heinig clocked a time of 79:34min.
Results:
Men (including Juniors):
1. Pollmächer, André LAC Erdgas Chemnitz 1983 M 1:04:43
2. Justus, Steffen LAC Elm 1982 M 1:05:00
3. Beckmann, Martin LG LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN 1977 M 1:06:45
4. Friedrich, Richard LG Passau 1981 M 1:07:17
5. Stöckert, Manuel TSV Ostheim v.d.Rhön 1988 MJun 1:07:43
6. Pyka, Dennis LG TELIS FINANZ Regensburg 1972 M 1:07:50
7. Biele, Christian LAUFCLUB ERFURT 1983 M 1:07:53
8. Meißgeier, Markus LG Hof 1982 M 1:07:55
9. Borrmann, Jens SV Hermsdorf 1974 M 1:08:24
10. Flügel, Julian PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel 1986 M 1:08:30
11. Schrutek, Christian LC Cottbus 1987 MJun 1:08:37
12. Zeiler, Timo LG Eintracht Frankfurt 1981 M 1:08:38
13. Kuhn, Jan Mattis LC Eschenburg 1987 MJun 1:08:51
14. Schmidt, Daniel LG Remscheid 1986 M 1:08:54
15. Nawrocki, Philipp Aachener Turngemeinde 1977 M 1:09:05
16. Dirscherl, Christian LG Erlangen 1980 M 1:09:16
17. Middelhoff, Heiko MTV 1881 Ingolstadt 1983 M 1:09:21
18. Harland, Jörn PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel 1981 M 1:09:26
19. Straßner, Andreas TSG 08 Roth 1979 M 1:09:36
20. Austin-Kerl, Jürgen PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel 1970 M 1:09:45
Women (including Junior and Senior Women):
1. Schulz, Melanie LAUFCLUB ERFURT 1979 W 1:15:42
2. Beckmann, Stephanie LG LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN 1979 W 1:16:02
3. Pichlmaier, Bernadette LAG Mittlere Isar 1969 W40 1:17:25
4. Maissenbacher, Simone LSG Karlsruhe 1976 W 1:17:54
5. Ulrich, Veronika LG TELIS FINANZ Regensburg 1968 W40 1:18:33
6. Heinig, Katharina LG Eintracht Frankfurt 1989 WJun 1:19:34
7. Bohn, Birgitt Spiridon Frankfurt 1971 W35 1:19:42
8. Möller, Kristin LAC Quelle Fü/Mü 1984 W 1:19:55
9. Volke, Steffi LG TELIS FINANZ Regensburg 1976 W 1:20:38
10. Heiß, Monika LG TELIS FINANZ Regensburg 1974 W35 1:20:58
11. Wiesmair, Stefanie PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel 1980 W 1:22:14
12. Kallenberg, Friederike LAC PLIEZHAUSEN 1983 W 1:22:40
13. Tiedemann, Anke SG TSV Kronshagen/Kieler TB 1975 W 1:22:48
14. Martens, Vera Spiridon Frankfurt 1969 W40 1:23:39
15. Philippi, Ute LAV ASICS TÜBINGEN 1963 W45 1:23:49
16. Menne, Hannah PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel 1988 WJun 1:24:26
17. Bäuscher, Lea LG Eintracht Frankfurt 1982 W 1:24:32
18. Boldt, Constanze LLC Marathon Regensburg 1973 W35 1:24:34
19. Adelwarth, Margit TV Erkheim 1966 W40 1:24:41
20. Prager, Sabrina LG Passau 1987 WJun 1:25:52
full results of the championships leichtathletik.de