- Elite Men - 00:52:02, 01 Jun, 2013 Germany’s Jan Frodeno, who won the Ironman 70.3 Worlds in 2015 and is the only man to win the World IRONMAN Championship (2015, 2016) and Olympic gold (2008); 2012 and 2016 Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee, and five-time ITU Olympic distance World Champion and 2012 Olympic silver medallist, the defending champion Javier Gomez were among the star-studded men’s contenders. But he is also more than an athlete. Frodeno has ties to South Africa having spent part of his teen years living in Cape Town. Jan Frodeno, 34, is a native of Cologne who grew up in South Africa and now spends most of his time in Spain. And well done to Alistair as well.” Last year’s silver medalist Ben Kanute finished 4th in 3:40:12, 25 seconds ahead of 5th place finisher Pieter Heemeryck of Belgium. 3:36:31. My sporting career began as a swimmer in Cape Town, South Africa, where I grew up between 1992 and 2004. He then went to Germany to compete in the Triathlon-Bundesliga, and qualified for the national team in 2002. Photo Courtesy to IRONMAN race blog – Shawn Skene. 00:22:21. Jan Frodeno lived for a while in South Africa when younger and this year spent some time there preparing for the 2010 season and escaping the northern winter. Frodeno who is coached by the German national team coach, Roland Knoll trained in South Africa with the German triathlon team. But regardless of that, Jan was the best one today so congratulations to him. Here's what we learned from this year's world championship. - Mixed Relay - 00:18:33, 20 Jul, 2013 Former Olympic champion Jan Frodeno on Saturday completed a gruelling charity triathlon without leaving his own home. Borned in Cologne, Germany, on 1981, Frodeno was raised in South Africa. A keen surfer, strong swimmer and lifesaver, it was in South Africa where his triathlon career first began after watching triathlon during the 2000 Olympic Games. That could easily have been the case for Sunday’s Male Pro race at the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Reigning IRONMAN® World Champion, Jan Frodeno has confirmed his withdrawal from the Standard Bank IRONMAN® African Championship on 10 April 2016 due to a grade 2 calf muscle tear. He started his sports career at the age of 15 as a swimmer. 21 Jul, 2013 On, Sunday, September 2nd, while most of Canada was fast asleep, Jan Frodeno won the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in South Africa. Germany’s Jan Frodeno was crowned the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championship men’s winner after crossing the finish line in three hours, 36 minutes … 2018 – 1st Lucy Charles, 2nd Susie Cheetham 2017 – 3rd Susie Cheetham, 3rd David McNamee 2016 – 2nd Susie Cheetham, 3rd Lucy … He did an impressive race. At the age of 15 I learnt to swim, … Jan Frodeno was born in Cologne in 1981 and grew up in South Africa. But one stood above the rest. Jan Frodeno (DEU), the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Champion, reclaimed the crown from defending champion Javier Gómez (ESP) and dominated a deep field of world-class talent on the final day of the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. It seems the shot of Ai Ueda spoke to the masses in her peaceful prayer position. GUESTBOOK. 20.5k Likes, 102 Comments - Jan Frodeno (@janfrodeno) on Instagram: “Finally back in beautiful South Africa and all I can say is old love never dies... what a…” Jan Frodeno has continually shown that he is willing to set big goals and put in the months and years of training to achieve those goals. He is purposeful in setting goals and achieving them and bold in his training regime. Frodo is fearless in his approach to life. Olympic champion and three-time Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno joined the Breitling Triathlon Squad in 2020. His nickname is “Schlacks” (Slim). My sporting career began as a swimmer in Cape Town, South Africa, where I grew up between 1992 and 2004. CONTACT. MEDIA. PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (23 February 2016) – Reigning IRONMAN® World Champion, Jan Frodeno will be returning to the country he used to call home to race at the Standard Bank IRONMAN® African … It was in Cape Town where he started swimming at the age of 15, however, it was not a passion for this sport what moved him to start swimming, but the necessity, as he was a surfer. He began competing as a swimmer at the age of 15 in Cape Town, South Africa, where he grew up for part of his childhood. Frodeno, who spent his adolescent years in South Africa… Jan: Family Name: Frodeno: Representing: GER: Year of Birth: 1981: Place of Birth: Cologne: Residence: Saarbruecken: Coach: Roland Knoll: Sponsors: Asics, Specialized, Karlsberg, Sporthilfe, Sram, Oakley, … Born in Cologne, Frodeno started out as a swimmer in South Africa at the age of 15, and he entered triathlon in 2000. Jan Frodeno, born in 1981, grew up in South Africa and worked as a lifeguard during his school years.Through a series of coincidences he came to know of the triathlon, and returned to his German … JAN'S HOBBIES. This past weekend, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa hosted the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. Hey Everyone, well, it`s been a good few week here in the Bosch as we call it. Offizielle Webseite von Olympiasieger Jan Frodeno. After watching the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Frodeno found his … Highlights of IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay (South Africa). Jan Frodeno, 34, is a native of Cologne who grew up in South Africa and now spends most of his time in Spain. 19/08/08 - German athlete Jan Frodeno unleashed a brilliantly timed sprint to take the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medal in a time of 1:48:53 only 50 metres from the line. Watching the Olympic Games 2000 in Sydney I discovered a new passion: TRIATHLON. Frodeno … Jan Frodeno 3:36:31 2. Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championship Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa A keen surfer, strong swimmer and lifesaver, it was in South Africa where his triathlon career first began after … Two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno (also … What photo does the epic race justice? Profil. Germany’s two-time world Ironman champion Jan Frodeno won a second Ironman 70.3 World Championship title at Port Elizabeth in South Africa today. Reigning IRONMAN® World Champion, Jan Frodeno has confirmed his withdrawal from the Standard Bank IRONMAN® African Championship on 10 April 2016 due to a grade 2 calf muscle tear. Jan Frodeno. After my first „tri(e)s“ back in S.A., I sold my bike for a plane ticket to Europe to race in the German league. Olympic champion Jan Frodeno … Before his Olympic victory, his best result was placing sixth in the 2007 World Championships, and winning the German Championship the same year. https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/frodeno-wins-world-ironman And Frodeno would provide a charismatic focus from the off, with television crews flanking the leggy German’s every move in transition. Germans Frodeno and Haug thrilled to be Ironman champs 14 October 2019, 6:30 AM. Offizielle Webseite von Olympiasieger Jan Frodeno. Before the races get kicked off, elite athletes took time to answer questions about the 2013 season, the high competition here in Hamburg and the buzz around the events. Former Olympic champion Jan Frodeno on Saturday completed a gruelling charity triathlon without leaving his own home. Having a successful season I made the jump to the U-23 national side, which enabled me to return to Germany in the following European summers. Jan Frodeno. With 90 of the best athletes in Europe joining forces with HOKA ONE ONE, including 53 of the Continent’s finest triathletes, we were already in pretty good shape. Jan Frodeno won his third Ironman World Championship triathlon in a course record time in Hawaii on Saturday to … Jan Frodeno. SAY HELLO TO JAN FRODENO. British Pro Success at IRONMAN South Africa . In 2008, he won gold in the men's triathlon at the Beijing Olympics. SPONSORS. Our 2020 roster was already the strongest it has ever been. Jan Frodeno. ... Germany’s Jan Frodeno… … My sporing career beagn as a swimmer in Cape Town, South Africa, where I grew up between 1992 and 2004. South Africa Africa World Business Politics Sci-tech COVID-19 Memorial Wall Lifestyle Sport Features Opinion Elections Madiba ... Jan Frodeno won his third Ironman World Championship triathlon in a course record time in Hawaii on Saturday to continue German dominance of the men’s event. In 2008, he won gold in the men's triathlon at the Beijing Olympics. RESULTS . Jan Frodeno won his third Ironman World Championship triathlon in a course record time in Hawaii on Saturday to continue German dominance of the men’s event. But regardless of that, Jan was the best one today so congratulations to him. The South African event will be one of the most important medium-distance triathlons of all time, thanks to the trio of the Barhain Endurance team Javier Gomez Noya, Jan Frodeno y Alistair Brownlee. Breitling’s Triathlon Squad and an impressive group of friends competed in the Coronation Double Century, South Africa’s premier endurance road cycling event, on November 23, 2019. Jan Frodeno. The professional triathlete from Germany has not only pushed the … A silver medal at the 2004 U-23 world champs made it clear to me that I only wanted one thing: to turn pro. But he is also more than an athlete. Frodeno has the perfect physical requirements for his sport: He’s 194 cm tall, … 20.5k Likes, 102 Comments - Jan Frodeno (@janfrodeno) on Instagram: “Finally back in beautiful South Africa and all I can say is old love never dies... what a…” Through planning, tracking, and a willingness to stay focused on what … Already a two-time Ironman World champion (2015 & 2016), Frodeno has become a two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion with the win today. … Jan Frodeno ranked 1st in age group MPRO and 1st overall at the Ironman 70.3 WC South Africa 2018. The professional women's and men's race was electrifying with the world's most dominate triathletes winning - Daniela Ryf and Jan Frodeno. South Africa claimed the overall ladies age-group win, with Jade Roberts finishing 1st in the 25-29 category, 1st in the overall age-group category and her time lining her up for a 20th place overall among the Professional women. Germany won a thrilling race in Hamburg to become Mixed Relay world champions for the first time. Frodeno has the perfect physical requirements for his sport: He’s 194 cm tall, his shoe size is 45, and he has an arm span of 198 cm. At the age of 15 I leanrt to swim, after my mum thought it might be in my best interest since surfing was fast becoming my favourite way to spend free time. Jan is an athlete at the top of his game. On 17 July, the native of Cologne who grew up in South Africa, will attempt to achieve both. Jan Frodeno has continually shown that he is willing to set big goals and put in the months and years of training to achieve those goals. /VCG. - Elite Men - 00:00:00, 20 Apr, 2013 Jan is an athlete at the top of his game. Germany’s Jan Frodeno has taken the title of the World Ironman 70.3 Champion in Port Elizabeth. Based on previous results Ronnie Schildknecht and Bas Diederen are a step ahead of the rest, but there are 20 athletes that I expect to finish within 25 minutes so a lot can happen on race day. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS. Frodeno, who spent his adolescent years in South Africa… Jan Frodeno is your new Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion! Frodeno Crowned Olympic Champ. For all official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the South African Department of Health's website at www.sacoronavirus.co.za. Jan began competing as a swimmer at the age of 15 in Cape Town, South Africa, where he grew up for part of his childhood. Former Olympic champion Jan Frodeno on Saturday completed a gruelling charity triathlon without leaving his own home. Stellenbosch, South Africa, has seen some of the best Athletes from all over the world lately, and as every year I decided to get in some good base training under near perfect conditions. Through planning, tracking, and a willingness to stay focused on what works for him, he has won an Olympic gold medal, the IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN World Championship. At the world's biggest triathlon in Hamburg, there's an endless amount of action to capture with over 10,000 athletes competing over two days. In 1999 I joined the Clifton Surf Lifesavers and started competing on the beaches of South Africa. PROFILE. Our 2020 roster was already the strongest it has ever been. This exceptional, focused athlete faces the challenges of his sport with daily discipline and an iron will to improve his performance. And well done to Alistair as well.” 2018 Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championship Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa – Sept. 2, 2018 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run. Jan Frodeno, the unexpected triathlete. As part of the national team he trained at the Olympic Training Centre in Saarbrücken. Jan was born in Cologne, Germany but grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. Jan Frodeno is a German professional triathlete who has enjoyed a very successful professional career at various levels of the sport. This year, he has had to make some changes to his season plan, but he still feels like … 2013 Hamburg ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships, 2012 Dextro Energy World Triathlon Hamburg, World Triathlon Olympic Day Roundtable with Olympic Legends, Germany win thrilling race in Hamburg to become Mixed Relay world champions for the first time, First-ever women’s triathlon club forms in Uzbekistan, Kate Bramley, from top age-group world triathlete to performance coach in Australia, 30 years of age-group racing with USA Triathlon legend Robert Plant, 2021 Americas Triathlon Cup and South Americas Championships Valdivia, 2021 Africa Triathlon Sprint Championships Shandrani, 2021 Africa Triathlon Junior Cup Shandrani, Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee on WTS Hamburg, Asics, Specialized, Karlsberg, Sporthilfe, Sram, Oakley, Heisel, Alera, 2XU, Zipp, Zoggs, cooking, eating, surfing, beach volleyball. Jan Frodeno (GER) 3:36:30 2. He had previously also placed … Jan Frodeno was born in Cologne in 1981 and grew up in South Africa. 2013 - European 70.3 Championships - 2nd; 1st CA 70.3 2008 - IAAF World Youth Champion, 100m 2015 - Olympic Gold Medalist in triathlon World Number 1 ranked … Frodeno sustained the injury in Australia while training for the event and has over the past four weeks undergone intensive rehabilitation in an attempt to be ready to start the Standard Bank IRONMAN … After Jan Frodeno had to cancel his start in South Africa, the race is much more open. Jan Frodeno, the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, reclaimed the crown from defending champion Javier Gomez of Spain and dominated a deep field of world-class talent at the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In early May we hung out a day with Jan Frodeno in Germany and shared a picture gallery of that outing. - Elite Men - 01:57:17. 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In this week’s photo competition, the majority of votes went to just three photos. Profil. Frodo is fearless in his approach to life. The iconic, world-champion-crowning, ITU race series. Jan Frodeno, the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, reclaimed the crown from defending champion Javier Gomez of Spain and dominated a deep field of world-class talent at the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. On, Sunday, September 2nd, while most of Canada was fast asleep, Jan Frodeno won the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in South Africa. Jan Frodeno won his third Ironman … Jan though spends quite a bit of time in Stellenbosch, South Africa and here is a video day feature of him there. Already a two-time Ironman World champion (2015 & 2016), Frodeno … PROFILE CAREER FACTS QUOTES. Jan Frodeno of Germany celebrates his victory during the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, September 2, 2018. Here you can find a race analysis and statistics. DATES. With his background in swimming and surfing he joined the Clifton Surf Lifesavers and competed in lifesaver races. https://service.randomhouse.de/author/Jan_Frodeno/p616307.rhd The professional triathlete from Germany has not only pushed the limits of his sport, he’s set the bar with an incredible world record for the Ironman and at the same time, became the third triathlete ever to finish a triathlon under eight hours. “Roth is a European triathlon legend, a start at Challenge Roth is on every triathlete’s bucket list,” he said. If Frodeno, who started his sporting career as a competitive swimmer in South Africa … Offizielle Webseite von Olympiasieger Jan Frodeno. DOWNLOADS. Port Elizabeth of course hosted a very successful IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship this season won by Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf, and it is that course which will provide the basis for the changes from 2019. Career. New Zealand followed for their highest finish at the championships, while USA made it to the…. Olympic champion and three-time Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno joined the Breitling Triathlon Squad in 2020. He started his sports career at the age of 15 as a swimmer. View all of our Olympic Triathlon coverage! Jan though spends quite a bit of time in Stellenbosch, South Africa and here is a video day feature of him there. Jan Frodeno is a German professional triathlete who has enjoyed a very successful professional career at various levels of the sport. He is purposeful in setting goals and achieving them and bold in his training regime. With 90 of the best athletes in Europe joining forces with HOKA ONE ONE, including 53 of the Continent’s finest triathletes, we were already in pretty good shape. SAY HELLO TO JAN FRODENO. He began competing as a swimmer at the age of 15 in Cape Town, South … Frodeno, who grew up in South Africa… Men 1. Offizielle Webseite von Olympiasieger Jan Frodeno. Profil. FILE PHOTO: Triathlete Jan Frodeno of Germany said his record time of seven hours, 51 minutes and 13 seconds was insignificant compared to the victory. Since then i moved to Saarbrücken and train up to 45 hours a week. You decide. Jan was born in Cologne, Germany but grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. Jan Frodeno Claims Second 70.3 World Title It was a battle of Olympic medalists on Sunday in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Jan Frodeno, the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, reclaimed the crown from defending champion Javier Gomez of Spain and dominated a deep field of world-class talent at the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. - Elite Men - DNF, 06 Apr, 2013 Jan Frodeno (DEU), the 2015 IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® World Champion, reclaimed the crown from defending champion Javier Gómez (ESP) and dominated a deep field of world-class talent on the final day of the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Full results: 1. He did an impressive race. Frodeno has ties to South Africa having spent part of his teen years living in Cape Town. Frodeno wins World Ironman 2 September 2018, 6:40 PM. Jan … With his background in swimming and surfing he joined the Clifton Surf Lifesavers and competed in lifesaver races. homelink. NEWS. 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