THE LEGENDARY SPORT LIFESAVER MARCEL HASSEMEIER BECOMES A GLSA SUPPORTER
Greece 20.03.2021. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the appointment of the legendary 3-rd Runner Up World Games Greatest Athlete of All Times Marcel Hassemeier from Germany as a GLSA Supporter.
Marcel has been a multiple national champion in individual
disciplines and combined events. In the field of lifesaving sport, he has a tremendous
track record of triumphs. At an international level, he had 2 individual wins,
2 team gold medals with the German relay team at the World Games in 2013 in
Cali. For that reason he was the most successful athlete of the World Games 2013.
He is also the holder of world records in the 100m Manikin Tow with Fins and the
200m Super Lifesaver events in 2011, 2013 and 2014. He won his first world
champion title in 2010, and won 3 individual medals (2x gold, 1x silver) at the
World Championships 2014. As a consequence for all these achievements he was
inducted into the International Lifesaving Sport Hall of Fame. In 2021, he was
voted as the 3rd-Runner Up World Games Greatest Athlete of All Times.
Marcel Hassemeier said about his appointment: "Drowning is an unnecessary toll for mankind. But it is preventable. For over a century the lifesaving organizations have developed ideas, educational materials and technology to educate people on how to save lives. Lifesaving sport is perhaps one of the best means of drowning prevention. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association, is the "home" of the sport that saves lives in Greece. It operates under the lead of passionate and visionary people. It has national origin and international impact. I proudly join my name with the aims and objectives of an organization that strives for excellence in water safety and lifesaving sport."
GLSA President, Dr. Stathis Avramidis said: "GLSA was founded on 4-2-2020. Since then month by month, respected individuals and organizations from all over the world align themselves with our passion and vision. Marcel is one of our greats! He has taught us a lot about persistence, sacrifice and he raised lifesaving sport in the highest level. We are thrilled and proud to be associated with such a legendary sport lifesaver."
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is a non-profit organization registered at the First Court of Athens and the only licensed organization by the Ministry of Sports - General Secretariat of Sports to operate lifesaving sport as sport recreation in Greece. It has Supporters, Honorary, Individual and Clubs Members in 27 countries. To celebrate the 200 years of Greek Independence (1821-2021), GLSA offers free membership opportunities. If you are an Individual, Club or Organization, click here to become part of our growing family. We will review your application and send you a Membership Certificate.
