Lea Sophie Scholz

Germany

Sport	Speed Skating
FederationID	SSGER21605199901
NOC	Germany
Born	16 May 1999 in Berlin
Gender	Women

Residence	Berlin, GER
Higher education	Psychology - Humboldt University of Berlin: Germany
Occupation	Armed Forces Athlete
Languages	English, German

Main Achievements
Main Achievements
European Single Distances Championships	Event
European Single Distances Championships
	Team Pursuit 6 Laps	1

Sport Specific Information

Club / Team

TSV Vorwarts Mylau: Germany

General Interest

Hobbies

Horse riding, reading books. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Sport Specific Information

Reason for choosing this sport

She went to a public skating rink with her father, and despite falling down often, she enjoyed it and was determined to learn to skate. "After that, I really wanted to learn how to move as safely and quickly as others and signed up for a taster session."

General Interest

Ambitions

To compete at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Sport Specific Information

When and where did you begin this sport?

She began skating at age six at the Berliner TSC club in Germany.

General Interest

Sporting philosophy / motto

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Social Media

instagram.com/_leaaa__

General Interest

Hero / Idol

US speed skater Brittany Bowe. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Sport Specific Information

Name of coach

Alexis Contin [national], FRA; Daniel Yeow, AUS

General Interest

Memorable sporting achievement

Placing fifth in the 1000m at the 2018 World Junior Championships in Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Championships results	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
Championships results
	2023/2024	European Single Distances Championships	Team Pursuit	2
	2021/2022	European Single Distances Championships	Team Sprint	4
	2023/2024	European Single Distances Championships	Team Sprint	4
	2021/2022	European Single Distances Championships	Team Pursuit	5
	2023/2024	World Single Distances Championships	Team Pursuit	6
	2023/2024	World Single Distances Championships	Team Sprint	6
	2022/2023	World Single Distances Championships	Team Pursuit	7
	2022/2023	World Single Distances Championships	Team Sprint	7
	2023/2024	European Single Distances Championships	1000m	7
	2022/2023	European Sprint Championships	Overall	10
	2023/2024	European Single Distances Championships	1500m	10
	2021/2022	European Single Distances Championships	1000m	10
	2019/2020	European Single Distances Championships	1000m	15
	2021/2022	European Single Distances Championships	1500m	16
	2019/2020	European Single Distances Championships	500m	17
	2021/2022	European Single Distances Championships	500m	17
	2022/2023	World Single Distances Championships	1000m	21
	2022/2023	World Single Distances Championships	1500m	23
	2023/2024	World Sprint Championships	Overall	26

World Cups	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
World Cups
	2022/2023	World Cup Classification	1000m	25
	2022/2023	World Cup Classification	1500m	31
	2023/2024	World Cup Classification	1000m	37
	2023/2024	World Cup Classification	1500m	39
	2021/2022	World Cup Classification	1000m	44
	2022/2023	World Cup Classification	500m	45
	2021/2022	World Cup Classification	1500m	52
	2021/2022	World Cup Classification	500m	54