Overview

• Karl Bebendorf shattered the 27-year-old German record in the 2000 meters steeplechase with a time of 5:20.03 at the DSC-Meeting in Dresden.
• The previous record of 5:25.55, set by Marc Ostendarp in 1998, was beaten by over five seconds.
• Bebendorf, a bronze medalist in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2024 European Championships, described his goal as 'writing history.'
• The DSC-Meeting, held at Heinz-Steyer-Stadion, featured a record 680 participants, marking its 35th edition as the largest to date.
• The audience celebrated Bebendorf's achievement with a standing ovation, capping off a memorable event in his hometown.