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One result becomes five stories. The Berliner Wasserbetriebe 5 x 5 km TEAM Relay takes the relay experience to a new level and now relies on precise time measurement in the baton. More motivation for ambitious athletes, more appreciation for each team member, more exciting internal duels. Curious to find out more?

On the second day of the Berliner Wasserbetriebe 5 x 5 km TEAM Relay 2025, we accompanied photographer Tilo Wiedensohler during his work at the relay venue. Wiedensohler is among Germany's top sports photographers, having covered numerous Olympic Games, World, and European Championships. His photographs are regularly recognized for their excellence.

What a start it was! On the first day of the Berliner Wasserbetriebe 5 x 5k TEAM-Relay Berlin, the Sculpture Park in Berlin’s Tiergarten and the surrounding 5-kilometer route were transformed into the beating heart of the city’s running scene. A total of 1,975 relay teams, each with five runners, set off in perfect early summer weather – creating exactly what this event is all about: movement, togetherness, and an unbeatable team vibe.

Nobel Prize winner for literature William Faulkner said: "Do not try to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." Even if the rather less sporty Faulkner was not necessarily applying this quote to sport, it can still explain the fascination of relay races.