Hector rocks the Cologne Marathon: Impressive 42 km in 2:57!

Hector rocks the Cologne Marathon: Impressive 42 km in 2:57!

Jonas Hector, the former captain of the 1st FC Köln, made an impressive debut at the Cologne Marathon on Sunday. Despite his previous career in football, he showed that he has an excellent perseverance not only on the pitch, but also on the running track. In a time of 2 hours, 57 minutes and 42 seconds, the 34-year-old Saarländer completed the 42.195 kilometers of the marathon, securing the 186th place. Although he was 45 minutes behind the Ethiopian winner Demeke Tadesse, his performance was celebrated by numerous fans on social media.

Hector, whose performance was amazed, had already participated in other sporting competitions in the past. A year ago he competed in the "Top Race Germany" in Bostalsee, where he completed the Olympic distance in triathlon in a respectable time of 2:28:49 hours. There he reached 26th place out of 140 participants. These sporting achievements show that the native of Saarland is not only talented in football, but can also shine in other disciplines.

diverse sporting interests

hector is not only a talented long -distance runner, but also has a passion for golf. This year he took part in a 1. FC Köln benefit tournament on Gut Lärchenhof golf course. This commitment shows that he also wants to actively work for social purposes away from football. The interest in various sports speaks for a versatile athlete who also maintains his sporting ambition after his active football career.

The performance of Jonas Hector at the Cologne Marathon is a pleasant surprise for him personally and for the fans of 1. FC Köln. In the football world, where physical fitness and endurance are of crucial importance, Hector has proven that he can continue to approach the head of other sporting challenges with his mileage. His future in sport remains exciting, since it remains active in various disciplines.