Switzerland
Nina Derron
Triathlete
I love training with my Polar Vantage V. Whether I do running, cycling or swimming, I will find the right features for the training on my watch. It is also very easy to transfer the data to the Polar Flow app, where I can get additional information about the past workout. The app is very easy to understand. I also like the fact that I can change the settings of the different sports yourself with the "Sports Profiles" tab. The Polar Vantage V fits very well on the wrist and feels light. You don't sweat under the watch, which is another advantage.
About
My name is Nina Derron and I come from Zurich. When I was five years old, I already did my first triathlon. Together with my sisters Michelle and Julie (The Derron Sisters) I work hard to reach the top of the world in triathlon. The three of us are since the beginning of 2019 proud Ambassadors of Polar. Since I often train together with my two sisters, there are always funny moments. Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we argue, but we are always pushing each other to get better.
Discipline:
Triathlon
Team
Born:
February 22, 1993
Personal best:
9:05:33h (Ironman, 2019)
Pre-race ritual:
Talking to myself. I keep saying to myself: You can do it! You can do it! You can do it!
Proudest sporting moment:
At the Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain in July 2019 I did a very good race and finished second. This was the first time I got the qualification for the Ironman World Cup in Hawaii. I am very proud of this race.
Career highlights
2019
IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
2nd place
IRONMAN 70.3 Marbella, Spain
2nd place
2018
IRONMAN 70.3 Nice, France
2nd place
IRONMAN Switzerland
6th place
2017
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, Australia
1st place
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