Stories

Do you remember your first triathlon? Can you still recall the heat and all the unexpected troubles along the way? Thomas Sijtsma does. He did his first Ironman last summer while it was 39 degrees.

Sara Van de Vel (25), a triathlete from Belgium, used to be a runner until she sustained a foot injury. She decided to start cycling and now she’s hard to beat on the bike. During the Ironman at Cozumel, she had the best cycling time. She finished third.

Tristan Olij (21) gives everything to become a professional triathlete. He recently quit his studies to focus on his biggest dream: The World Cup in Hawaii.

It is very important for kids to learn how to challenge themselves. That’s why, in July, we enjoyed sponsoring a Kids Triathlon in Heemstede.