Countess Keyserlingk finishes 4th in triple jump at German Athletics Finals with 13.37m

Published Jul 25, 01:25 PM UTC

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Anna Gräfin Keyserlingk, a 22-year-old triple jumper from a Westphalian noble family with lineage dating to the 15th century, finished fourth at the German Athletics Finals in Wattenscheid on July 25, 2026. She jumped 13.37 meters, narrowly missing the podium. Keyserlingk, who previously competed in heptathlon, recently improved her personal best to 13.75 meters in Finland. The German championship title was won by Kira Wittmann with 14.14 meters, followed by Carolin Joyaux (13.98m) and Ruth Hildebrand (13.92m). The article also notes Keyserlingk's family history, including connections to Prussian minister Johann Gebhard von Keyserlingk and philosopher Immanuel Kant. The Finals event, held in Wattenscheid due to lack of a suitable stadium in Hanover, crowns German champions across 24 sports and 143 medal decisions over four days.

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Wattenscheid – Her name already causes a stir before she even takes off. Anna Gräfin Keyserlingk (22) fought for a medal in the triple jump at the athletics finals. In the end, she narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth.

Keyserlingk comes from a Westphalian noble family. Her family's history is documented back to the 15th century. Her ancestors were generals, writers, or philosophers. Some were also close confidants of Frederick II. Johann Gebhard von Keyserlingk was a Prussian minister and was elevated to the nobility by "Old Fritz." The philosopher Immanuel Kant was given employment by the Keyserlingk family at their castle, thus introducing him to high society.

Keyserlingk landed 13.37 meters in the triple jump – fourth place. Photo: picture alliance/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS

The Keyserlingks were not previously known for athletic achievements. But now Anna is here! She was active in the heptathlon for a long time, with high jump and hurdles sprint also among her signature disciplines. She has since specialized in the triple jump. A week ago, she improved her personal best in Finland to 13.75 meters. In Wattenscheid, she reached 13.37 – fourth place.

Also because the competitors performed strongly. Keyserlingk's teammate Kira Wittmann jumped a personal best twice and won the German championship title with 14.14 meters. Carolin Joyaux (13.98 meters/silver) and Ruth Hildebrand (13.92 meters/bronze) also came close to the 14-meter mark.

Keyserlingk at the award ceremony of the 25th Peace Prize of German Film at the Munich Cuvilliés Theatre. Photo: picture alliance/Geisler-Fotopress

The athletes are holding the German Championships as part of the Finals 2026 in Wattenscheid because there is no suitable stadium at the main location in Hanover. The only discipline held in downtown Hanover was the pole vault on Thursday and Friday. Overall, medals are awarded in 143 decisions over four days in this format. 24 different sports crown their German champions simultaneously.

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BILD - SportWestern

Original headline: Sie stammt aus dem westfälischen Adel - Gräfin knapp an Dreisprung-Medaille vorbei

Original language: DE

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Countess Anna Keyserlingk Narrowly Misses Triple Jump Medal at German Finals

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