Bremen canoe Marcel Paufler fights for 11th place at EM!

Bremen canoe Marcel Paufler fights for 11th place at EM!

Bremen, Deutschland - On June 9, 2025, the European Championship racing races took place in the Kanumarathon, where the Bremen canoeed Marcel Paufler was able to show up. Despite a bumpy start, the 27-year-old fought his way back impressively in the further course of the race and ended up securing eleventh place with a time of 2: 09: 53.10 hours over the distance of 29.8 kilometers. This success is considered a positive result by Paufler, especially since he did not lose a valuable time with the demanding ports. These required a lot of skill and coordination, which is why they represent a central element in the canal arathon. Portagen are short land paths that have to cover the athletes while transporting their boats.

The Bremen fought to the seventh place in the course of the race. However, it shouldn't be - unfortunate racing constellations and critical moments in the "cabbage water" during the competition led to a relapse to the back seats. The sprint for ninth was particularly challenging, in which he lacked the ultimately required force. He always had difficulties during the race because he had to paddle two rounds alone; This was noticeable in the fight for the front places.

Marcel Paufler - the marathon man from Bremen

Marcel Paufler, who competes for the Störtebeker Bremen paddle sport, is a passionate canoeist that specializes in long -distance routes. His family is a real canoeing dynasty-his parents and grandparents were also successful canoeists. Last year he got the European championship title in the white water with the team. To stay fit, Paufler trains seven days a week, especially during the preparation time for the World Cup in September in Hungary

The special thing about the canal arathon is not only the physical endurance, but also the skill that the athletes on the water routes require. The typical marathon length is 42.195 kilometers, and during the competitions, the paddlers not only have to keep a high speed over longer distances, but also manage tricky water conditions. This becomes particularly visible in national competitions, which Paufler trains every day on his doorstep in Bremen. There is a lack of white water here, but the waters offer optimal training conditions.

The challenges in sport

Paufler, who has competed with competitions since he was seventh, sees a sporty discipline full of challenges in the canal arathon. Even if the number of spectators in Germany is often lower compared to Olympic disciplines, Paufler dreams of the Olympic recognition of his sport. At the moment the canal arathon is not part of the Olympic Games, but if lost spectators return, this could possibly change.

For Paufler, the linking of family tradition and personal ambition is fundamental. After his younger brother Sven has completely cured his injury, Marcel plans to compete with him in the Kayak-Zweier race. This family connection to sport is a valuable motivation for Paufler. The Bremen canoeist not only remains a committed athlete, but also a model for future generations in canoeing.

The journey by Marcel Paufler is characterized by honest use and the unshakable will to do its best-this is not only evident in the long-distance road race, but also in the entire care of the canoeing in his homeland Bremen. He remains optimistic and ready for the upcoming challenges for the future.

Further information about Marcel Paufler can be found at Weser-Kurier Page of Störtebeker Bremen . You can find additional details about the sport itself on Team Deutschland .