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Martin Engelhardt announces candidacy for DOSB presidency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Martin Engelhardt announces candidacy for DOSB presidency

Summary

Martin Engelhardt, chief of the German Triathlon Union (DTU), will run for the presidency of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) on December 5. Engelhardt's bid is backed by various DOSB member federations, positioning him against Michael Mronz, an IOC committee member. Engelhardt, who has held the DTU presidency previously and is currently a DOSB vice president, aims to lead with a focus on creating a comprehensive sports strategy for Germany. His previous attempt at the presidency in 2018 was unsuccessful against Alfons Hörmann. Engelhardt plans to be fully available for the role starting April 2027 as he transitions from his medical position at an Osnabrück hospital.

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Key Details

•Martin Engelhardt will run for DOSB presidency on December 5.
•His candidacy is supported by multiple DOSB member federations.
•He previously lost the presidency in 2018 to Alfons Hörmann.
•Engelhardt aims to create a unified sports strategy for Germany.
•He will be fully available for the role starting April 2027.

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1:33 PMYahoo Sports — German triathlon boss to run for DOSB presidency

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German Triathlon Union (DTU) chief Martin Engelhardt will run again for the presidency of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), it was announced on Wednesday. The DTU has submitted the election proposal together with other DOSB member federations for Engelhardt to run against Michael Mronz, a member of the International Committee (IOC) who was proposed by a selection committee of German sport.
— Yahoo Sports

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