Germany
Underwater Sports
My name is Max Poschart, and water has always been my second home. As a finswimmer, I have achieved numerous national and international successes, including World and European Championship titles as well as multiple sprint distance records. The fascination with speed and the feeling of weightlessness have always driven me. Since 2014, I have been a sports soldier in the German Armed Forces, which has allowed me to pursue my sport professionally. Alongside my athletic career, I completed vocational training as a management assistant for office communication from 2016 to 2020. After that, I decided to study sports science, which I successfully completed from 2020 to 2023. Since October 2023, I have been working as a coach for the State Diving Sports Association, helping young athletes reach national and international success. Even though I now spend more time on the pool deck than in the water, I can't completely let go of the competitive spirit. For The World Games 2025, I’m planning a small comeback—just to see if the fire still burns. At the same time, I am excited to continue sharing
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2017 & 2022 Silver Laurel Leaf (Germany’s highest sports award)
2×2nd Place (2017) and 2×1st Place (2022) in Finswimming (100 & 200 FS) at The World Games
1st Place in Finswimming (100 FS) at the 2021 and 2022 World Championships
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As a longtime elite athlete, I understand the challenges and needs we face. My experience as a World and European Champion and coach gives me a unique perspective—both as an athlete and mentor. I want to represent your interests in the IWGA Athletes Committee and ensure we receive the best conditions for development. Transparency, fairness, and sport growth are my top priorities. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
I am running for the IWGA Athletes' Committee to strengthen the voice of athletes and improve our sport. With my experience, I will fight for fairness, transparency, and better conditions for all.
With over 10 years of elite sports experience as a World and European Champion and coach, I understand athletes' needs and will advocate for fairness, development, and better conditions.
I am committed to giving athletes a voice, improving conditions, and promoting fairness in our sport.
Balancing elite sports, education, and career was my biggest challenge. Staying focused and motivated while managing these responsibilities taught me resilience and adaptability.
I came into finswimming from a background in traditional swimming.
Sport shaped my life by teaching me discipline, the power of goals, and perseverance. It even led me to meet my wife.
More recognition for all sports. Stronger athlete representation. Fairness and transparency.
Calm, decisive, passionate
I am passionate about pushing limits, supporting athletes, and growing the sport of finswimming worldwide.
The athletes’ voice is important because they are the heart of every competition. Their needs, challenges, and perspectives must be heard to create fair conditions and improve the future of sports.