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| Thomas
LURZ |
| Sport |
Open Water Swimming |
| NOC |
Germany
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| Gender | Men |
| Born | 28 Nov 1979
in Würzburg, FRG |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 74 kg |
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Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Würzburg, GER |
Higher education |
Social Work Studies - FH Wurzburg / Otto Beisheim School of Management: Germany |
General Interest |
Injuries |
He had an operation on his tonsils in December 2010. (FINA Aquatics World Magazine, 30 Apr 2011) |
Famous relatives |
He is coached by his brother Stefan. His father Peter was the German Swimming Association's team manager. (1asport.de, 31 Aug 2006)
His sister-in-law Annika Lurz has also been a member of the German national swimming team. (1asport, 26 Jan 2007) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
He was influenced by his brother. |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
German Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, German footballer Franz Beckenbauer. (Athlete, 23 Feb 2007) |
Awards and honours |
He was named the International Swimming Federation [FINA] 2013 Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year. (insidethegames.biz, 06 Jan 2014)
He was named the 2013 and 2014 Male European Open Water Swimmer of the Year by the European Swimming Federation [LEN]. (swimswam.com, 02 Dec 2013; 05 Feb 2015)
In 2011 he was decorated with the Bavarian Sport Award [Bayerischer Sportpreis] for his outstanding athletic achievements. (svw05.de, 12 Jul 2011)
In 2010 FINA Aquatics World Magazine selected him as its Male Open Water Swimmer of the Decade. (dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com, 23 Mar 2010)
He was named Swimming World Magazine's Open Water Swimmer of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2006. (thomas-lurz.de, 01 Feb 2006) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began swimming in 1988 in Wurzburg, Germany. |
International Debut |
Year |
2001 |
Competing for |
Germany |
Tournament |
World Championships |
Location |
Fukuoka |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Human Resources, Student |
Languages |
English, German |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Thomsen, Panzer, Tommy (Athlete, 23 Feb 2007) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Never give up." (freiwasserschwimmen.de, 01 Nov 2006) |
Other sports |
He used to be a pool swimmer, competing in the 1500m at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. (fina.org, 10 Aug 2012) |
Other information |
RETIREMENT
He retired from competitive swimming in May 2015 to concentrate on working as a sports ambassador and in the human resources department at fashion company s.Oliver. He is also involved in the running of his former club SV 05 Wurzburg. "It is not easy to quit something in which one was the best in the world. But such decisions belong to in order to evolve." (Facebook profile, 02 Jan 2016; thomas-lurz.de, 02 Jan 2016)
AUTHOR
He published a book titled "Auf der Erfoldswelle schwimmen" ["Float on the Wave of Success"]. It is aimed at young readers and gives them tips on how to be successful in life. (thomas-lurz.de, 11 Aug 2013) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife Annette |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 22 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
1500m Freestyle |
15:33.81 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Heats |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
1500m Freestyle |
15:11.26 |
| Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
1500m Freestyle |
15:17.85 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Heats |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
1500m Freestyle |
15:17.75 |
European Championships Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 10 |
2006 |
Helsinki, FIN |
1500m Freestyle |
14:50.30 |
| 4 |
2003 |
Dublin, IRL |
1500m Freestyle |
14:47.54 |
| 5 |
2002 |
Riesa, GER |
1500m Freestyle |
14:57.54 |
World Cup Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2002/2003 |
Berlin, GER |
1500m Freestyle |
14:56.50 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 2 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
10km |
1:49:14.5 |
| 3 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
5km |
53:32.2 |
| 1 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
25km |
4:47:27.0 |
| 1 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
5km - Team Time Trial |
52:54.9 |
| 1 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
5km |
56:16.6 |
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2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
25km |
DNS |
| 2 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
10km |
1:54:27.2 |
| 3 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
5km - Team Time Trial |
57:44.2 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
5 km |
56:26.9 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
10km |
1:52:06.9 |
| 2 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
10km |
1:55:32.58 |
| 1 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
5km |
56:49.6 |
| 1 |
2005 |
Montreal, QC, CAN |
5km |
51:17.2 |
| 2 |
2005 |
Montreal, QC, CAN |
10km |
1:46:45.2 |
| 13 |
2001 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
5km |
57:11 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
5 km |
54:02.6 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
10km |
1:49:59.0 |
| 3 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
5km - Team Time Trial |
56:14.8 |
| 4 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
5 km |
55:07.8 |
| 10 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
10km |
1:57:59.5 |
| 3 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
5km - Team Time Trial |
1:00:42.5 |
| 1 |
2011 |
Eilat, ISR |
10km |
1:53:18.2 |
| 6 |
2011 |
Eilat, ISR |
5 km |
54:35.3 |
| 5 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
5 km |
59:20.3 |
| 1 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
10km |
1:54:22.5 |
| 4 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
5km - Team Time Trial |
1:00:13.5 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Dubrovnik, CRO |
10km |
1:52:48.9 |
| 3 |
2008 |
Dubrovnik, CRO |
5 km |
54:04.3 |
| 3 |
2008 |
Dubrovnik, CRO |
5km - Team Time Trial |
57:30.0 |
| 1 |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
10km |
1:58:12.1 |
| 1 |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
5km |
56:00.1 |
| 2 |
2002 |
Berlin, GER |
5km |
56:24.5 |
| 4 |
2002 |
Berlin, GER |
10km |
1:56:31.7 |
World Cup |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 19 |
2015 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
10km |
1:58:29.6 |
| 2 |
2014 |
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10km |
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| 1 |
2014 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
1:56:44 |
| 5 |
2014 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:56:16.0 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Lac Magoc, QC, CAN |
10km |
1:55:10.90 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Qiandaohu, CHN |
10km |
1:53:00.21 |
| 3 |
2014 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:52:07.5 |
| 1 |
2013 |
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10km |
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| 7 |
2013 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:53:38.7 |
| 2 |
2013 |
San Miguel de Cozumel, MEX |
10km |
1:56:40.20 |
| 1 |
2012 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
1:57:16.51 |
| 2 |
2012 |
Eilat, ISR |
10km |
1:52:36.25 |
| 1 |
2011 |
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10km |
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| 2 |
2011 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
1:53:59 |
| 1 |
2011 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:58:16.70 |
| 1 |
2011 |
Santos, BRA |
10km |
2:06:05.77 |
| 3 |
2011 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:40:36.9 |
| 1 |
2011 |
Shantou, CHN |
10km |
1:54:22.95 |
| 2 |
2010 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
2:04:21.50 |
| 1 |
2010 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
2:01:05.6 |
| 1 |
2009 |
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10km |
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| 1 |
2009 |
Annecy, FRA |
10km |
1:52:08.87 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
10km |
1:57:40 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Dubai, UAE |
10km |
1:44:53.20 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:58:22.5 |
| 1 |
2009 |
New York, NY, USA |
10km |
1:47:41.5 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Qiandaohu, CHN |
10km |
1:55:10.98 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:34:16.50 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Shantou, CHN |
10km |
2:03:15.19 |
| 2 |
2009 |
Sharjah, UAE |
10km |
1:49:15.56 |
| 1 |
2009 |
Varna, BUL |
10km |
2:01:31.54 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
1:52:23.31 |
| 1 |
2008 |
Dubai, UAE |
10km |
1:48:53.06 |
| 2 |
2008 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:54:10.95 |
| 20 |
2007 |
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10km |
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| 1 |
2007 |
Seville, ESP |
10km |
1:51:49.10 |
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