The talented German star opened his season in emphatic fashion, holding off Slovenia’s Matic Ian Gucek in a thrilling finish, with Gucek crossing the line just behind in 48.40 seconds.
Fischer-Breiholz’s performance immediately signals his intent for the 2026 athletics season after emerging as one of Europe’s brightest quarter-mile hurdlers in recent years. The Rehlingen meet, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour calendar, once again produced elite-level performances and fast times.
In the women’s 400m hurdles, Germany’s Eileen Demes produced a commanding display to secure victory in 55.07 seconds, continuing her impressive form on the European circuit.
The strong showing from the German athletes delighted the home crowd at the prestigious Rehlingen competition, which traditionally attracts top international track and field stars from across Europe and beyond.
Fischer-Breiholz, already regarded as one of Germany’s most exciting young talents in the hurdles, now looks set to build momentum heading into the major championships later this season after opening with one of the fastest times of his career.