SENSATION: Kuhlenfeld firefighter athletes fight for their Olympic dream!

SENSATION: Kuhlenfeld firefighter athletes fight for their Olympic dream!

In an explosive race for fame and honor, the fire brigade athletes from Kuhlenfeld attack with full force! 🔥 Your passion and determination to enter the annals of firefighting sports beyond the tranquil town limits are unmistakable! Northern Courier reports that the brave men and women, who come from the Wiebendorf, Bengerstorf, Greven, Possession and Kuhlenfeld fire departments, have qualified for the German Championships in the traditional CTIF competition and will enter the arena of fire on July 10, 2023 in Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg!

After fighting their way through the merciless competition at the state finals and the German championship, there is no stopping the sweat-soaked team that trained in a gym in Ticino near Boizenburg! In a doctored spring full of sweaty training sessions in Kuhlenfeld, the famous 400 meter relay race was intensively prepared for at full speed! Every single drop of sweat is proof of her unbridled motivation!

The goal: 400 points and the heyday

The unwavering goal of these heroes of the flame? To break the breathtaking 400 point mark! In the competition, no more than 100 seconds are required for the exercises in the fire attack and relay race! It's hard to believe the shocking speeds at which these firefighter athletes will overcome the hurdles!

The tension is unbearable as the possibility of qualifying for the 2026 International Firefighting Olympics looms over them! This grandiose event was originally supposed to take place in Berlin, but the shocking cancellation, triggered by a lack of funds, weighs like a shadow on the souls of the firefighter athletes. But they are not discouraged: Sponsored by benevolent supporters who make it possible to take part in major events through donations of money and goods, they are willing to take on any challenge!

The splendor of the international fire brigade competitions

But what exactly are these international competitions that have been on everyone's lips since 1961 as the “Firefighting Olympics”? A huge 2,900 participants from 27 countries took part in the competitions in Villach, Austria in 2017! Wikipedia describes that the competition is divided into three exciting disciplines: the traditional international fire service competitions (TIF), the international fire service competitions (IFS) and the international youth fire service competitions (IJFW).

For the brave firefighters, the competition is not just a sporting event - it is a question of honor, endurance and, above all, impressive skills that are demonstrated in firefighting sports! The team and individual disciplines require commitment and speed, with special challenges such as 100-meter obstacle courses and hook ladder climbing awaiting the athletes!

The history of international competitions is rich in highlights that will go down in the history books as absolute milestones. The year 1961 marked the beginning of these magnificent competitions, and they brought together the best firefighter athletes in the world! This elite will be tested to the limits of their abilities in their fight for glory and medals - and only the best of the best will be rewarded! Wikipedia lists very precise historical dates and competition locations that bring you closer to the shockwaves of this exciting sport!

The big event begins with training on July 10th, and on July 12th the championship will be the scene of spectacular performances and breathtaking drama from 9 a.m.! The fire service athletes from Kuhlenfeld are fighting for fame and honor and are ready to conquer the world of fire service sports! So be ready as these brave heroes set out to light up the night and unleash the pomp of flame!