The German Indoor Athletics Championships will take place in Dortmund on the weekend (February 27th to March 1st, 2026). Here are the most important things about the third day with 14 decisions.
1500 meters, women – Kolberg in a class of its own
The eagerly awaited duel with Nele Weßel did not take place because she canceled her second race after her 3000 meter title – but the 1500 meter runners still caused a lot of enthusiasm. Maitje Kolberg crossed the finish line first in 4:20.47 minutes in one of the most atmospheric moments of the three days in Dortmund. With a strong finish, Adia Budde (4:21.01 minutes) won silver, Vera Coutellier came third (4:21.87).
1500 meters, men – Start-finish victory for provost
The men’s favorite, Marius Probst, also prevailed. Unlike Kolberg, the 30-year-old ran from the front from the start and secured his eighth indoor championship title in 3:38.90 minutes, for the sixth time over 1500 meters. Surprisingly, Karl Bebendorf had no chance in fifth place in 3:43.90 minutes, while Tobias Tent (3:40.69 minutes) and Marvin Heinrich (3:41.96) made it to the podium.
Triple jump, men – Osazee decides the competition immediately
His last jump was just for the gallery, so Peter Osazee aborted it and rolled forward into the sand pit. In the triple jump, the 19-year-old had already clinched the title with his first attempt. With 15.80 meters, he not only exceeded his previous personal best by 35 centimeters, but also gave his competition an impossible task. Mohammed Amin Alsalami came closest to Osazee with 15.78 meters, while Maximilian Skarke took bronze (15.66 meters).
