Favoriten – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Nina Brenn (SUI)
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a serie we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with:
Nina Brenn (SUI)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
4.9.1979/4th of September 1979.
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
Platz 2/2nd place 2016.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Nicht am Start/did not start.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
Ein gutes Rennen machen./To have a good race.
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
4. Platz Eiger Ultra Trail (101 km), 2. Platz ScenicTrail, 1. Platz Swissalpine Trail, 1. Platz Gigathlon Single./4th place Eiger Ultra Trail (101 km), 2nd place ScenicTrail, 1st place Swissalpine Trail, 1st place Gigathlon Single.
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Ja./yes.
Homepage:
keine/none. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010520117606
Interview/Foto/picture: Raphael Galliker
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“I’m really looking forward to coming home”
“I’m really looking forward to coming home”
In 2002 he completed his first ever long-distance race at Powerman Zofingen. Ronnie Schildknecht subsequently switched from duathlon to triathlon, winning the Ironman Switzerland in Zurich nine times. On September 2, 2018, the Zurich rider will start on the 30th Powerman Zofingen: He is very much looking forward to the race under the motto “back to the roots”. Schildknecht does not entertain, however, but wants to give himself his present for his 39th birthday on September 19. “I want to be world champion in Zofingen.”
Ronnie Schildknecht, why are you starting in Zofingen on 2nd September?
Ronnie Schildknecht: I always wanted to start again in Zofingen. In 2002 I made my long distance debut in Thutstadt. Now the circle closes. I also wanted to do a different preparation before the Ironman Hawaii.
Do you remember the Zofingen race in 2002
?yes, very good! It was a great feeling to be in the front with legends like Oli Bernhard or Stefan Riesen. I immediately became sixth! I’m really looking forward to getting back home now.
Started duathlon, then switched to triathlon, now back to duathlon. For which sport is your heart beating more?
I have always done both and would not want to choose either sport.
You’re also starting at the Ironman in Hawaii, at the unofficial Triathlon World Championship on October 13, 2018, is the short recovery time after the Powerman Zofingen enough?
I don’t know exactly. A sports physiologist would certainly advise against it, but the head also plays a big role. A victory in Zofingen would certainly give a positive boost.
So you will start in Zofingen on 2 September 2018 with a very ambitious goal…
… Yes, a victory would be nice!
Which will be your toughest competitors in Zofingen in the fight for the World Cup crown?
I know Seppe Odeyn and Felix Köhler, both of whom I value very highly.
What does your training currently look like, more focused on duathlon or triathlon?
Despite the upcoming duathlon world championship start in Zofingen, I still swim a lot. But this is even good for duathlon and loosens the legs.
What does the Powerman Zofingen mean to you and how can you compare the Powerman Zofingen with the Ironman Hawaii?
A victory at Powerman Zofingen has always been one of my career goals. The history of Powerman Zofingen has always fascinated me. Unfortunately, its importance has declined considerably over the past few years. But I hope this will change soon! Competitions are hard to compare. Both are World Championships and you can become the world’s best in the respective sport!
Does the fact that there is a new bike course at the 30th Powerman Zofingen meet with your approval as a returnee?
I don’t know. I knew the old track well and thought it was great.
Do you think you’ll put your real strength to the test on the bike?
That remains to be seen.
Have you inspected the track of the 30th Powerman Zofingen yet?
Yeah, I looked at them. To be honest, I found the old track more beautiful and better to drive.
Are you coming to Zofingen directly from your home in the canton of Zurich on the morning of 2 September?
Yes, I come directly from Langnau am Albis to Zofingen to the start.
Interview: Raphael Galliker
Caption
A mammoth programme awaits the 39-year-old from Zurich: Ronnie Schildknecht wants to win the Duathlon World Championship in Zofingen and then the Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii. Photo: zvg
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Favoriten – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Fabian Zehnder (SUI)
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a serie we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with:
Fabian Zehnder (SUI)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
19.4.1987/19th of April 1987.
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
keine/none.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Platz 9/9th place.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
Noch besser abschneiden als im letzten Jahr./To finish even better than last year.
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
Der 4. Platz an der Duathlon-EM in Vejle (Dänenark)./4th place at the European Championships duathlon in Vejle (Denmark).
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Die bisherige Saison verlief grundsätzlich sehr gut und ich habe konstante Rennen abgeliefert. Beim zweiten Lauf hatte ich noch (je länger die Saison wurde) ein wenig Mühe. Dies gilt es noch zu verbessern./The season so far was very satisfying and I had constant races. On the second running section I still have some problems. There I still can improve a lot.
Homepage:
keine/none. Facebook
Interview/Foto/picture: Raphael Galliker
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Favoriten – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Maxim Kuzmin (RUS)
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a serie we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with:
Maxim Kuzmin (RUS)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
22.7.1988/22nd of July 1988.
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
keine/none.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Sieger/winner.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
Ich will meinen WM-Titel verteidigen/I try to defend my world championship title.
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
Diese Saison habe ich bisher nur an zwei russischen Meisterschaften im Cross-Triathlon (4. Platz) und über die Triathlon-Langdistanz (Rang 5) teilgenommen. Dazu kamen noch Teilnahmen am Russischen Cup im Duathlon und im Cross-Triathlon (Sieger)./This season I participated only in two Russian championships in cross-triathlon (4th place) and triathlon long distance (5th place). There were also participations in the stages of the Russian Cup in the duathlon and cross-triathlon (1st place).
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Mit der letzten Saison bin ich sicherlich zufrieden. Diese Saison ist noch nicht zu Ende. Der Höhepunkt, die Langdistanz-Duathlon-WM in Zofingen steht noch bevor und ich hoffe, dass ich da mit meinem Resultat zufrieden sein werde./With last season I’m certainly pleased. This season is not over yet. The main start is at the World Championships in Zofingen. I hope I will be satisfied with my result.
Homepage:
Facebook
Interview/Foto/picture: Raphael Galliker
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Find here the new Powerman Zofingen magazine 2018
The 30th Powerman Zofingen is coming closer. From the 31st of August to the 2nd of September Zofingen will be again the world capital of duathlon. Everything about the world’s most famous and toughest duathlon you can read now in the Powerman Zofingen magazine which will be issued on the 25th of August 2018 (170‘000 copies) in all the newspapers of the AZ Medien AG. You can get also a magazine on the Powerman Zofingen weekend at different places. rg
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Favoriten – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Thomas Bruins (AUS)
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a serie we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with:
Thomas Bruins (AUS)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
2.11.1989/2nd of November 1989
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
keine/none.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Platz 15/15th place.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
Top 5.
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
Sieger Powerman Malaysia und damit zum dritten Mal in Serie Asien-Meister./Powerman Malaysia Asian champion 2018 (3 years in a row).
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Kein Kommentar/no comment.
Homepage:
www.thomasbruins.com
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Carol Furriela and Iuri Vinuto win Powerman Brasil 2018
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Favorites – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Søren Bystrup (DEN)
Favoriten – Powerman Zofingen 2018
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a serie we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with:
Søren Bystrup (DEN)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
14.4.1984/14th of April 1984
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
Platz 3/3rd place 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Rang 3/3rd place.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
Wie jedes Jahr möchte ich auch diesmal gewinnen. Auf Top-Niveau wird dies mein letztes Rennen der Karriere sein. Ich freue mich sehr auf ein weiteres grossartiges Erlebnis in Zofingen ind ich hoffe natürlich, dass ich meine Karriere mit einem starken Auftritt beenden kann./Well, as every year I’m aiming for the top spot. It will be my last race on a top level. I’m looking forward to another great experience in Zofingen and hope to finish with a strong performance.
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
Europameister bei meinem Heimrennen in Vejle./European champion at my home race in Vejle!
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Ja, ich bin sehr glücklich. Ich habe mich diese Saison auf die EM zu Hause in Vejle und auch die WM in Zofingen konzentriert und will das letzte Jahr auf Elite-Niveau ganz einfach noch in vollen Zügen geniessen. Den EM-Titel habe ich schon im Sack und nun bin ich bereit um in Zofingen noch einmal ein Top-Rennen abzuliefern zum Ende meiner Karriere./Yes I am very happy. My goal for this season was the European and the World Championships in Vejle and in Zofingen and to enjoy the last year with training and racing at elite level. I‘ve won the European Champs and I’ve enjoyed the training leading up to Zofingen. I‘m ready for one last big race.
Homepage:
www.bystrupduathlon.dk
Interview/Foto/picture: Raphael Galliker
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Favorites – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Seppe Odeyn (BEL)
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a series we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with:
Seppe Odeyn (BEL)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
20.3.1987/20th of March 1987
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
Sieger/winner 2016; Platz 2/2nd place 2015, 2017.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Rang 2/2nd place.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
Die Goldmedaille zurückholen!/Take back the gold!
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
Sieger Powerman Mallorca und zwei 11. Plätze bei IM Lanzarote und Tallinn/winner of the Powerman Mallorca and 11th place each in IM Lanzarote and in Tallinn.
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Nein, ich brauche wirklich den WM-Titel in Zofingen, damit es für mich ein gutes Jahr wird!/No, I really need a world title in Zofingen to make it a good year!
Homepage:
www.seppeodeyn.weebly.com/seppe-odeyn.html
Interview/Foto/picture: Raphael Galliker
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Favorites – Powerman Zofingen 2018: Gaël Le Bellec (FRA)
Wir präsentieren Euch in einer Serie die WM-Favoriten/in a serie we present you the favorites for the world championship title. Heute mit/today with: Gaël Le Bellec (FRA)
Geburtsdatum/date of birth:
6.4.1988
Bisherige Podestplätze Powerman Zofingen/podiums Powerman Zofingen so far:
Sieger/winner 2014, 2015.
Platzierung/result Powerman Zofingen 2017:
Rang 4/4th place.
Ziel/goal Powerman Zofingen 2018:
In Bestform sein!/Be at my best level!
Grösste Erfolge 2018/biggest successes 2018:
Platz 2/2nd Place Powerman Tramelan.
Zufrieden mit der bisherigen Saison/are you satisfied with this season so far?
Ich war verletzt von Oktober 2017 bis April 2018. Ich hoffe, dass ich am Ende der Saison zufrieden sein werde, jetzt bin ich’s noch nicht./I was injured from October 2017 to April 2018, so I hope I’ll be satisfied at the end of the season, but not yet.
Homepage:
www.facebook.com/gael.lebellec.568
Interview/Foto/picture: Raphael Galliker
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