• Why did you decide to get into triathlons?

  • Next to playing Handball for 8 years and some years of  martial arts I always went to the woods to go running. At some point interest shifted more to spending time in the nature. Before I knew I was signed up for a local sprint!

• How long have you been competing?

  • First ever Tri 2007, then nothing until 2010. Structured training started 2013 with my coach.

• What is your proudest achievement in sport?

  • That I had the chance to see and feel the atmosphere and people of  the IRONMAN Hawaii myself.

• What plans do you have for the future?

  • Continue to love the sport, be happy and see what my body can do!

• What advice woul you give to people to get into triathlons?

  • Ignore all the crazy type A characters, having fun is always number one!

• Can you describe an average day?

  • Depending on time in season, but 2-3 hours of training, 8-9 hours of work, 1 hour  cooking, 7-8hours of sleep, lots of  time with loved ones.

• What training tips do you have?

  • Many people say it, because its true. Be consistent - get a coach - rest will follow.

• What keeps you motivated?

  • Getting the best out of myself.

Born:

Aachen, Germany

Resident:

Zürich, Switzerland

Date of birth:

09.09.1989

Life events:

- One year of German special forces, German mountain unit  "Gebirgsjäger"

- Lived in Wales and Italy.

Occupation:

Physiotherapist

BSc of Physiotherapy (Engl. in NL, Eindhoven)

Work:

Sportclinic Zürich / AM Physio

Club:

Trigether Triathlon Club

Coach:

Siri Lindley

Hobbies:

Cooking, eating, nature and family/ friends.

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