Profile
Born
November 11th, 1968 in Kemnath
Discipline
Triathlon, mountain running, MTB
Sporting achievements
1st place in the German Middle Distance Triathlon Championships
3rd place in the German Mountain Running Championships
Successful participation in Ironman Hawaii 2005
Time of 9 hours 2 minutes in one Ironman
1st place overall in the Jura Cross Cup
Can you briefly tell us how you got into cycling and triathlons:
My friend Wolfi said: "Hey, in 4 weeks, there's a triathlon in Weiden, do you also want to participate?" I said: "What's a triathlon? OK, count me in!" That was back in 1991.
What are your goals? In sport and in life?
I would like to be involved in competitive sports for as long as possible while maintaining fairness and humility. I want to be a good role model and continue to find a balance between family life and my sport.
Where do you like to cycle most?
Definitely at home - the Naab, Laaber, Regen and Danube valleys are beautiful. Mountain biking on the Jurasteig trails is really exciting too. For destination bike rides I like Emilia Romagna and Sicily.
What do you like to do when you're not on your bike?
To my cellar - there's always a part of my bike that needs to be fine tuned!
What does owayo mean to you?
For years, owayo clothing has been like a second skin when I am cycling and running. It's an up-and-coming company that incorporates the requirements of young athletes into its sportswear. They employ young and dynamic people who are knowledgeable about the current trends.
What is/are your favorite product(s) from owayo and why?
I now wear almost exclusively owayo cycling jerseys. They fit well and have tough back pockets (I always stuff so many things into them). For running, I really like wearing a thin, lightweight running top. I hardly notice I'm wearing it and it almost always stays dry!