The 2024 Ruder-Bundesliga (RBL) season reached its dramatic conclusion this past Saturday, September 21st, on the Ruhr River in Mülheim. With only three race days to determine the champions, the tension was palpable as the top teams from the men's and women's divisions raced for the ultimate prize. After intense battles on the water, two crews emerged victorious as the RBL Liga champions.
Women’s Division: Havel Queen Eight Crowned 2024 Liga Champions
In the women’s 1st Bundesliga, the Havel Queen Eight held onto their lead, becoming the 2024 Liga champions. Entering the final race day with 12 points, they faced tough competition from the Hamburg Alstersprinter, Meenzer Express, and Osnabrück, but their strong performances throughout the season carried them to victory.
However, the race wasn't without surprises. Sachsen Energie, the dark horse of the season, gave a remarkable performance, challenging the frontrunners and finishing just shy of a podium spot. It was a season to remember for the Havel Queens, who held their nerve to secure the championship title.
Final Women’s Standings:
1. Havel Queen Achter (2024 Liga Champion)
2. Alstersprinter
3. Osnabrück Achter
4. Meenzer Express
5. Sachsen Energie Achter
6. Engel und Völkers Maschseenixen
7. Melitta Achter Team Red Allstars
Men’s Division: Sprintteam Mülheim Takes the Title on Home Waters
The men’s division saw an exhilarating conclusion as autosen Sprintteam Mülheim claimed the 2024 Liga championship in front of a home crowd. Entering the final race day just behind Melitta Minden – Team Black, Mülheim seized the opportunity to outpace their rivals on familiar waters. Their powerful performance, combined with the energy of the local supporters, helped them leapfrog Minden to secure the top spot.
Despite Melitta Minden’s valiant effort to defend their lead, they had to settle for second place, while Germania Eight from Frankfurt made a strong push to round out the podium in third.
Final Men’s Standings:
1. Autosen Sprintteam Mülheim (2024 Liga Champion)
2. Melitta Minden - Team Black
3. Germania Achter
4. Männer Achter Osnabrück
5. Ottoachter Magdeburg
6. Hamburg Active City Xpress
7. Hauptstadtsprinter DWB Holding
8. Leipzigachter
9. TÜV-Nord Maschseeachter
10. Crefelder Ruder-Club
11. Bochum/Witten-Achter
12. Gießen Achter
13. BOB AUTOMOBILE RUHRPIRATEN ESSEN
14. Mainzer Achter
With the season now over, both autosen Sprintteam Mülheim and the Havel Queen Eight celebrate their well-deserved titles as 2024 RBL champions, concluding a season filled with speed, strategy, and unforgettable moments.