Switzerland
Nicola Spirig
Triathlon Olympic Champion
I use my Polar watch to support my run and bike sessions. I really like the comfort and light weight of the Polar Vantage V Titan! I usually train three times a day, seven days a week, with some rest days every now and then and in my opinion sleep is the most important tool for recovery.
About
Discipline:
Triathlon Olympic distance
Team
Born:
February 7, 1982
Pre-race ritual:
I dont have many rituals before the race. But quite often I eat some chocolate about 20 minutes before the race starts. I used to do that already when I was a kid and doing run races and triathlon, and I still do it.
Proudest sporting moment:
I did a World Cup in Eilat, Israel, in 2007. We had a beach start and when the start gun went off I slipped on the wet carpet and instead of starting really quickly, fell down. Wanting to get up and into the water as soon as possible I stumbled and fell again… I guess I was so embarrassed and angry with myself that I had a lot of energy, because in the end I won the race and it was my first World Cup win.
Career highlights
2018
European Championship
1st place
2016
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro
2nd place
2015
European Championship
1st place
2014
European Championship
1st place
2012
Olympic Games London
1st place
European Championship
1st place
2010
European Championship
1st place
2009
European Championship
1st place
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