Dimitri Gelders
I have been passionate about endurance sports for more than 15 years. Together with Noury Vanmanshoven, I founded Triathlon Team 4P. Apart from coaching athletes, I am still active myself. Mainly on the long distance, Ironman and 70.3 Ironman.
My discipline
Triathlon & Duathlon -> Team 4P
Number of hours’ training per week
+20h
"Strong alone unstoppable together!"
My conviction for choosing Etixx as sports nutrition partner
In long distance races, nutrition becomes even more important. Thanks to Etixx, I now have the opportunity to improve this even more and boost my performance.
My personal record
- Marathon: 2h53
- Ironman 9h31
- Ironman 70.3: 4h27
- Quarter triathlon: 1h56
- Sprint triathlon: 58min
My greatest sporting achievements
- Winner Powerman Alsdorf 2018
- Participation/finisher EK Düsseldorf sprint triathlon
- World Championship grand final Rotterdam quarter triathlon
- World Championship Powerman Zofingen
- More than 50 age group podiums in running, triathlon and duathlon
- WK Ironman Kailua-Kona, Hawaï
My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2022
Ironman Kona
My social media
Instagram: @dimitrigelders
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