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  Sunday I'll start my penultimate season as a pro triathlete in Campeche (MEXICO). The race is over a 70.3 (half) distance and starts in the Golf of Mexico.   Hard to say what level I have at this time of the year but my winter preparation h...

  The biggest deception of my sporting career ...  It took me a while to finally write a few things down, sorry for that.   For the 3rd year in a row, other people decided about my result at the World championships Ironman in Hawaii. It's my 2nd...

  Sunday I'll be at the start of the first IRONMAN 70.3 in Nice. Arriving in Nice gives me a boost of confidence, although the distance makes a big difference. Next year the World Championship IRONMAN 70.3 will take place at this location, for me ...

  "What a tough race", I was thinking this all day long....    Nobody expected an easy race on such a course, including the heat it was one of the toughest races I've ever done. On the other hand it was one of the most beautiful races as well,...

  Thursday 2nd of August I'll be at the start of the 13th edition of the Alpe d'Huez triathlon. A mythical race including the climb with 21 turns. This race is not part of the IRONMAN circuit, but for sure one of my goals.    About 5 weeks after...

  I cannot describe how happy I am with this victory, the 5th here in Nice. No need to mention this is one of the most iconic races in triathlon. Seeing my name 5 times on that victory list is just a dream come true.   From the start of the race...

  Sunday I’m doing my favorite race, Ironman FRANCE in Nice! I won it 4 times (2011-2012-2013-2017) till now so this weekend I’ll be trying to win it a 5th time. I have no choice ;-)   Since Ironman Texas, 8 weeks ago with a 7h53 finish time,...

  Last Saturday I finished 9th in a time of 7h53’43” at Ironman Texas. I was able to better my personal best with almost 7min and going Sub-8h, for the first time in my career. But, I’ve also learned that this kind of race (fast, flat course w...