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Andi Dreitz sets new course record at Challenge Denmark

The 27-year-old German super-athlete Andreas Dreitz raced his heart out at Challenge Denmark. Despite a rough start he managed to overtake Danish Henrik Hyldelund on the run and secure a new course record for the Billund-Herning half distance.

- I feel amazing, he said to the presenter after crossing the finish line at 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Andreas, better know as Andi, was favored ahead of the start, and despite being a shocking number nine out of the water, he managed to up his game and leave T2 as second.

- Everything was really well organized this morning, and maybe I was a bit too relaxed, because I had some trouble getting started. But I had a phenomenal bike ride. Henrik made it really fast, so I tried to catch him, but he made it through to the run first. Thankfully my legs were good.

Andi ran like the wind and flew past 30-year-old Hyldelund, making a four-minute and 50 second gap for the win.

The top three female pro-athletes had a close race on the half distance. British Cathrine Emma Jameson started out in the lead, but last year’s winner Danish Michelle Vesterby caught up to her on the run. On the last lap the up-and-coming Danish pro Maya Stage Nielsen tricked everyone and won the title.

New Nordic Champion’s secure in their win On the full distance Mirjam Weerd from the Netherlands won the new Nordic title by a leap with the time 9:08. Danish Anne Jensen arrived as second 25 minutes and 48 seconds later followed by British Frankie Sanhana. Mirjam Weerd got emotional at the finish line and expressed her surprise at the amount of support she felt along the route.

- This was my all-time best swim, and I just loved racing in front of all these cheering people, she said.

Danish Chris Fischer secured his title from last year by winning the men’s long distance race. Despite juggling family, work, and a professional triathlon career he outdid himself and scored a new course record. Winning this year had the added bonus of being the Nordic Championship, hence the Viking-trophies they were awarded.

- I’m so grateful for the support of my family. Without them this would not be possible, Chris Fischer said.

He left the water as number 6, but as soon as he jumped on the bike Chris Fischer flew past the competition and won by 4 minutes and 40 seconds to German Matthias Knossalla. Danish Anders Christensen finished third.

Results

Half distance – Men:

1.     Andreas Dreiz, Germany, 3:49:17

2.     Henrik Hyldelund, Denmark, 3:54:06

3.     William Clarke, Great Britain, 3:56:03

Half distance – Women:

1.     Maja Stage Nielsen, Denmark, 4:30:07

2.     Michelle Vesterby, Denmark 4:30:48

3.     Cathrine Emma Jameson, Great Britain, 4:33:06

Full distance – Men:

1.     Chris Fischer, Denmark, 8:14:25

2.     Matthias Knossalla, Germany, 8:19:04

3.     Anders Christensen, Denmark, 8:29:25

Full distance – Women:

1.     Mirjam Weerd, The Netherlands, 9:08:56

2.     Anne Jensen, Denmark, 9:34:44

3.     Frankie Sanjana, Great Britain, 10:16:12

For more results see: http://live.ultimate.dk/desktop/front/index.php?eventid=2842&ignoreuseragent=true

Photo: Anne Dyrehauge

For more photos and information please contact Mark Kromann at press@challengedenmark.dk or mk@racemakers.dk.  

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Challenge Denmark - min første halve jernmand!

Jeg har gennemført min første halve jernmand! Og det er præcis en uge siden at jeg kom op af vandet i Fuglsang Sø i Herning, så jeg tænker at det er på tide at få nedfældet et par ord om hele oplevelsen :)

Før race

Vi ankom til Billund torsdag aften, og nåede akkurat at hente startnummer og deltage i pasta party i Lalandia. Vi havde også lejet et hus i Lalandia og det var meget, meget fint.…

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Garmin Challenge Denmark - Andi Dreitz Male Champion 2018 • Andi Dreitz wins in a awesome time of 3:47 💪🏼 Swim 24:10 / Bike 2:02:43 / Run 1:16:47 • For a race recap facebook.com/challengedenmark/ • Shot on @canonespana @sigmacanaria . ............................. #Sportphotography #triathletes #pro_triathletes #triathlonlife #tri365 #trihood #sportsmodel #sportportrait #trimotivation #portraitofanathlete #triathlongram #triathlonlove #jamesmitchellphotography #triathlon_in_the_world #andidreitz #ilivefast #endorphinaddict #challengedenmark #mitchellprosportfoto #triathlonmotivation #baddassery #wearetriathlon #overexposurez #overexposed (at Herning, Denmark)

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Yvonne Van Vlerken to race Challenge Fredericia

We’re very happy to announce Yvonne as the latest addition in our pro field. With an impressive track record and the latest victory at Challenge Wanaka we can expect Yvonne to race really fast. As she mentions in the video, the scenery in Fredericia is not unknown to her and maybe this event can bring another big triumph to her long list of career highlights