Biography
Started: He began Para triathlon in 2016. (triathlondeutschland.de, 01 Jan 2023)
Reason: He began Para swimming in 2007 but switched to Para triathlon after losing passion and enthusiasm for swimming. He had already incorporated cycling and running into his swimming training before the switch. "My progress stalled so together with my trainer I decided to try triathlon. The fire was there immediately. Triathlon is very versatile. I didn't have this variety when swimming." (dbs-npc.de, 26 Jul 2024; triathlondeutschland.de, 01 Jan 2023)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (dbs-npc.de, 26 Jul 2024)
Additional Info: PARIS 2024 FOCUS
At the beginning of 2024 he reduced his work hours from full-time to part-time in order to focus on training ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He works as a maintenance coordinator in energy supply for a natural gas company based in Leipzig, Germany. "My boss is a triathlete himself and therefore knows what I have to do every day. That helps me enormously and I am very grateful for this support." (dbs-npc.de, 26 Jul 2024; Facebook profile, 23 Mar 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 26, 1997
Place of ResidenceLEIPZIG
OccupationAthlete, Utilities Worker
Languages SpokenEnglish, German
CoachTom Kosmehl [national], GER
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | PTS3 | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:07:38 |
| 3 | PTS3 | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:13:10 |
| 3 | PTS3 | 2018 | Gold Coast, QLD, AUS | 1:14:04 |
| 3 | PTS3 | 2017 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:15:19 |
| DNF | PTS3 | 2019 | Lausanne, SUI | DNF |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | PTS3 | 2023 | Madrid, ESP | 1:08:52 |
