DATEV Challenge Roth
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Sam Laidlow: 2026 DATEV Challenge Roth Champion
Congratulations to Sam and all the incredible athletes who competed in the 2026 DATEV Challenge Roth.
Home of Triathlon
DATEV Challenge Roth is the biggest long distance triathlon in the world, encompassing a demanding course of a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle, and a 42.2 km run through the triathlon district of Roth, Germany. Since its beginning in 1984, Challenge Roth has drawn triathletes from every corner of the globe. Whether participating as a triathlete, cheering along the course as one of the 300,000 spectators, or contributing as one of the 7,500 volunteers - dreams come true in the Challenge Roth triathlon.
DATEV Challenge Roth by the Numbers
3.8km
Swim
180km
Bike
42km
Run
90+
Nations
5,750
Individual Participants
300,000
Spectators
07:24:40
World Best Time in 2023 by Magnus Ditlev (DEN)
08:02:38
World Best Female Time in 2024 by Anne Haug (GER)