Thomas Hellriegel
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Thomas Hellriegel (born 14 January 1971) a.k.a. "Hell on Wheels" is a German Ironman
triathlete. His biggest achievement is winning the 1997 Ironman World Championship
. Hellriegel was also second in the event in 1995 (to Mark Allen
) and 1996 (to Luc Van Lierde
).
Hellriegel set the bike course record at the 1996 championship race with a time of 4:24:50; which had stood for 11 years, until Normann Stadler finished the bike course in a new record time at 4:18:23.
Ironman Triathlon
An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation consisting of a swim, a bike and a marathon run, raced in that order and without a break...
triathlete. His biggest achievement is winning the 1997 Ironman World Championship
Ironman World Championship
The Ironman World Championship has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978, with an additional race in 1982. It is owned and organised by the World Triathlon Corporation and is currently sponsored by Ford...
. Hellriegel was also second in the event in 1995 (to Mark Allen
Mark Allen (triathlete)
Mark Allen is the six-time Ironman Triathon World Champion. He graduated from UC San Diego,where he was an All-American swimmer, with a degree in biology....
) and 1996 (to Luc Van Lierde
Luc Van Lierde
Luc Van Lierde is an athlete from Belgium, who has been competing in triathlon since 1990.-Athletic career:Van Lierde's international career started in 1990 when he came fourth in the World Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships...
).
Hellriegel set the bike course record at the 1996 championship race with a time of 4:24:50; which had stood for 11 years, until Normann Stadler finished the bike course in a new record time at 4:18:23.