Oldenburg's Jannis Maus: Kitesurfer on medal course at Olympia 2024

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Stand date: August 1, 2024 .

authors:
Karsten Lübben and
Jagoda Matic

Jannis Maus at the 2024 Olympics in Marseille.
Image: dpa | High two/Joern Pollex

Olympic opportunities in kitesurfing

Jannis Maus, a talented kitesurfer from Oldenburg, secured a place at the 2024 Olympic Games. This is a crucial moment not only for him, but also for the perception of kitesurfing as an Olympic discipline. So far, kitesurfing has been considered an edge form of water sports, but the inclusion in the Olympic program now gives him a new dimension and could arouse the interests of numerous young athletes.

a path full of challenges

On Sunday afternoon, the 28-year-old in Marseille, on the picturesque Côte d’Azur, has to assert himself against 20 other kitesurfers. The conditions on site are not easy because there are strong winds and high temperatures. But while many would consider these challenges as a disadvantage, Maus sees them as a welcome advantage: "I am more of a driver who can respond very well to rotating winds," he explains.

personal achievements and ambitious goals

Maus's sporting balance is impressive. Last year he reached fourth place at the European Championships in England and finished fifth at the World Cup in France. Such successes make him a serious competitor; His goal for the Olympic Games is a place in the top four. "My feeling is very, very good," he says confidently. This positive attitude feeds itself from his last competitions and intensive training in winter.

commitment to a sustainable future

But Jannis Maus is not only a successful athlete, but also a committed scientist. In parallel to his sports career, he is working on his doctoral thesis in the field of renewable energies. This gives his sporting career an additional dimension and shows that sport and science can go hand in hand. Through his experiences, he would also like to encourage other young people to pursue their dreams, whether in sports or in science.

anticipation for the largest sporting event in the world

Participation in the Olympic Games is of particular importance for Maus. He describes it as a "mega honor" to be part of the world's largest sporting event. "It is primarily anticipation that takes place in my head." These thoughts are likely to be well received by him, but also with many young athletes in Germany who dream of an Olympic dream.

This topic in the program: Sportblitz, August 1, 2024, 6:06 pm

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