Team Norka triumphs again at the Chio Aachen-vaulting sensation!

Team Norka triumphs again at the Chio Aachen-vaulting sensation!

This day, June 28, 2025, the prestigious Chio in Aachen started with the price of the Sparkasse for vaulters. The first competitions- the compulsory and technology competitions- were held on Friday, while on Saturday the freestyle is in the spotlight. The event not only attracts talented athletes, but also spectators who are enthusiastic about this fascinating sport.

Particularly gratifying for the Cologne vaulters: The team Norka of VV Kölnn-Dünnwald has won the team competition with an impressive overall ranking of 8.540 points and is already celebrating the fourth victory in the price of the Sparkasse. Coach Torben Jacobs emphasized the special atmosphere in Aachen and praised the team performance, which results from the one -year collaboration in the current format of Norka. The team, which trains at the ten-year-old Westphalia horse Ecuador, received the only assessment of 8.0 and better-an outstanding performance! [Sportschau] reports on the team's significant progress.

individual highlights

But there were not only successes to celebrate in the team competition, the athletes of the VV Köln-Dünnwald also achieved outstanding results in the individual ratings. In the women, Alice Layher prevailed with a grade of 8.321 points and thus secured her first victory in this category of Chio Aachen. Alina Roß only landed with 8.317 points, while the defending champion Kathrin Meyer finished third with 8.305 points. [Chioaachen] emphasizes how Layher has entered the winner list of this renowned event.

Bela Lehnen celebrated an impressive victory with 8.391 points. That was his first individual start in Aachen and an attractive idea in which he left Thomas Brüsewitz (8,351 points) and Jannik Heiland (8,334 points) behind. Jacobs emphasized the persistence and charisma of backrests, which becomes clear in his appearances. chiaachen reported about this impressive performance.

pas de deux and future competitions

The Swiss athletes Syra Schmid and Zoe Maruccio are also at the forefront in Pas de deux with 8.429 points. The German duos, consisting of Kühne and Harwardt (8,326 points) and Heers and Hamann (8,074 points), tear on the heels of the Swiss. The decision in the Pas de Deux will take place on Sunday morning in the second freestyle.

For the participants of the Chio Aachen, this is not only a competition, but also an important sighting for the upcoming World Cup of seniors in July in Bern, Switzerland. The vaulters not only show their skills here, but also their tireless efforts for sport. [Horse-updly] reports regularly about the current reports and developments related to vaulting.

All in all, the first competitions of the Chio Aachen 2025 started promising and offer exciting perspectives for the weekend. The audience can look forward to further gripping performances!