Brazil
Thiago Vinhal
Professional Triathlete
With the brand that is present in my daily life since I started taking my first steps with running, together looking for our best version with lots of blood, sweat and data. Live your dreams, and let's push!
About
Discipline:
Triathlon
Born:
August 13, 1983
Pre-race ritual:
I do a power-nap of exactly 26 min.
Proudest sporting moment:
Becoming the first male pro African American to qualify for Kona.
Career highlights
2019
IRONMAN Malaysia
3rd place
2018
IRONMAN Brazil
3rd place
IRONMAN World Championship
41st place
2017
IRONMAN Brazil
5th place
IRONMAN Austria
7th place
IRONMAN World Championship
13th place
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