Honorary Run for Helmut Stark: An athlete who wrote history!

Honorary Run for Helmut Stark: An athlete who wrote history!

Prenzlau, Deutschland - On July 19, 2025, a very special day is about: The Helmut strong memorial run will take place in the Prenzlauer Uckerstadion. This run not only honors life, but also the outstanding sporting achievements of Helmut Stark, a man who inspired generations of athletes. Stark, the oldest club member of the TSV 62 Prenzlau and honorary member, has gained a nationwide celebrity with his achievements.

Helmut Stark was the first athlete from the Uckermark to qualify for the Ironman in Hawaii. In 1995 he won the Vice World Championship title in the Ironman as a 60-year-old-a remarkable performance that showed his diverse talents: swimming, cycling, marathon and even canoeing were among his disciplines. He was also successful in the quadriatlon and was able to record world championships and several Vice World Championships. His success ranged from the waves of Ibiza to the competitions in the USA and even to Niederhof, where he became European champion.

sporty path and social commitment

Stark was not only active as a athlete, but also showed a big heart for social issues. He was committed to children with a lip-jaw-palate from Morocco and was named "Uckermark athlete of the Year" several times. His late passion for Ironman sports impressed everyone: the first Ironman competitions took place in Honolulu in 1978 and quickly became one of the best-known challenges in endurance sports.

A review of the history of Ironman shows that this sport arose from different endurance disciplines and the perseverance of local athletes. For example, a distance of 2.4 miles in swimming, 112 miles in cycling and a marathon run of 26.2 miles was covered in the first competitions. Sport has developed enormously over the years, including the introduction of age groups for amateurs since 1985 and the relocation of the World Cup to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in 2001. The number of participants represented steady growth and the influence of the Ironman on popular culture cannot be overlooked. Because Ironman's ethos speaks for perseverance and resilience, and inspires over 200,000 participants worldwide every year.

a last greeting and award ceremony

To commemorate Helmut Stark, his trophies are presented during the award ceremony on July 19. Interested parties can register online by July 17th or on the competition day up to 30 minutes before the start in the stadium building. Armin Gehrmann, a long -time running friend of Stark, will stimulate the participants with personal memories of an outstanding athlete and humans as a speaker.

The life of Helmut Stark and his extraordinary sporting commitment are not only recognized when walking the memory, but also kept alive. It turns out that sport is more than just winning a competition - it's about inspiring each other and creating human connection.

The Helmut strong memorial is not only a tribute to a remarkable athlete, but a celebration of the community and the inspiration that athletes leave as much.

Further information on the history mile stones of the Ironman can be read on alltriathlon, while old races and results Slowtwitch.

Together we can continue to carry the spirit of Helmut strongly and rekindle the passion for sport!