Germany
Sebastian Kienle
IRONMAN World Champion
I've been doing the sport for more than 20 years now and Polar has been a partner from the very beginning. When I was younger it was a very valuable tool to get to know my body better and understand what I need to do to get better. Now it‘s a great tool for pacing, esp. the wrist-based Running Power is great. But also to track your recovery, after the new update the Vantage V delivers good data via HRV tracking over night.
About
Three time world champion, other than that, pretty average. I think I made it because I can have a nap every day and tell everybody it‘s important for recovery.
Discipline:
Triathlon
Born:
July 6, 1984
Pre-race ritual:
Making sure my good luck charm, a little wooden lady bug, is on the stem of my bike.
Proudest sporting moment:
Winning the Ironman World Championships in 2014.
Career highlights
2019
IRONMAN World Championship, Kona
3rd place
2017
IRONMAN European Championship
1st place
2016
IRONMAN World Championship, Kona
2nd place
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Mooloolab
2nd place
IRONMAN European Championship
1st
2015
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Zell Am See
2nd place
2014
IRONMAN World Championship, Kona
1st place
IRONMAN European Championship
1st
2013
IRONMAN World Championship, Kona
3rd place
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Las Vegas
1st place
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