Overview
- Sam Laidlow overtook early leader Jonas Schomburg during the marathon to win the men’s race in 7:29:35 for his first Challenge Roth title.
- Laura Philipp broke clear on the 180 km bike leg and maintained her advantage to finish the women’s race in 8:18:18 for her inaugural Roth victory.
- Jonas Schomburg placed second in 7:31:24 after leading into the final 15 km and will turn his attention to the World Championship in Nice.
- Jan Stratmann completed the men’s podium in third, crossing the line 8 minutes 24 seconds behind Laidlow.
- Anne Haug’s women’s world-best time of 8:02:38 from 2024 remains intact as she skipped this year’s event to prepare for the Ironman World Championship.