World champion from Kaumberg: Jakob Grandl presses sensational 242.5 kg!
Drammen, Norwegen - Jakob Grandl, a talent from Kaumberg in the Lilienfeld district, celebrated a remarkable success on May 24, 2025 in Dramen, Norway by winning the title of the world champion in the junior's bench press (up to 93 kilograms). The 19-year-old mastered an impressive 242.5 kilograms, which is a significant performance in his sporting career. Udo Landbauer, the governor's deputy and sports state council, gave Grandl his warm congratulations for this outstanding success.
Due to his commitment and hard work, Grandl has already taken part in numerous international competitions and achieved excellent placements. In 2024, for example, he achieved several best performances at the Austrian state championship in the bench press, including a record of 235.5 kilograms in the Equiped area.
previous successes and competitions
Jakob Grandl has already made a name for itself in the competition scene. His previous successes include winning medals at the European Championship and several national championships. At the last European Championship in August 2024 in Turkey, he secured the title with a best performance of 235 kilograms. Even in previous years, he was able to convince at various state championships and national championships, as the following overview illustrates:
| date
| ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-09 | Austrian State Championship Equiped Open | 235.5 |
| 2024-11-09 | Austrian State Championship Classic Open | 195 |
| 2024-08-05 | European Championship Juniors | 235 |
| 2024-06-15 | Austrian championship Classic Juniors | 192.5 |
| 2023-11-04 | Austrian State Championship BD Equiped Open | 200 |
meaning of sport and movement
Grandl's successes are in line with the general recommendations for physical activity, which are pronounced by the World Health Organization (WHO). A minimum number of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week is recommended for adults between the ages of 18 and 64, supplemented by muscle building training at least two days a week. The connection between regular exercise and improved state of health is well documented and is underlined by the results of the Austrian health survey.
sporting activity, as practiced by Jakob Grandl, not only contributes to the personal increase in performance, but also promotes general well -being and health. Grandl's outstanding achievements in bench press are an inspiring example of the positive effects of discipline and sporting engagement.