Patrick Lange facts for kids
Patrick Lange Ironman Kraichgau 2015
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| Born | 25 August 1986 Bad Wildungen, Hesse, West Germany |
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| Country | Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Duathlon Triathlon |
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| Coached by | Björn Geesmann | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Patrick Lange, born on 25 August 1986, is a professional athlete from Germany. He is famous for competing in two tough sports: duathlon and triathlon. A duathlon involves running and cycling, while a triathlon adds swimming to the mix.
Patrick is best known for being a three-time winner of the Ironman World Championship. This is one of the hardest races in the world! He even set new course records in 2017, 2018, and 2024.
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Who is Patrick Lange?
Patrick Lange is a German athlete who has achieved great success in endurance sports. He has won many national titles in duathlon and team triathlon. He was the German champion in duathlon from 2010 to 2013. He also won the German team triathlon championship in 2012 and 2013.
In 2008, Patrick won a military world championship in team triathlon. This event took place in Estonia. He also earned a bronze medal in a mixed team duathlon event in France in 2012.
What is an Ironman Race?
An Ironman race is a very long and challenging triathlon. Athletes must complete three parts:
- A long swim
- A long bike ride
- A long run (a full marathon)
Finishing an Ironman race is a huge achievement. Winning it, especially the World Championship, is incredibly difficult.
Patrick Lange's Amazing Wins
Patrick Lange has had some incredible performances at the Ironman World Championship. This race is held in Kona, Hawaii, and Nice, France.
Breaking Records in Kona
In 2016, Patrick had a breakthrough race. He finished third at the Ironman World Championship. He completed the swim, bike, and run in a total time of 8 hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds. This was a great start to his Ironman career.
In 2017, Patrick won his first Ironman World Championship. He finished the race in 8 hours, 1 minute, and 40 seconds. This time broke the old course record set in 2011. He was very respectful and even apologized to the previous record holder!
The next year, in 2018, Patrick won the Ironman World Championship again. He set another new course record with a time of 7 hours, 52 minutes, and 38 seconds. This was the first time anyone had finished the race in under 8 hours!
Success in Nice
In 2023, the Ironman World Championships for men were held in Nice, France. Patrick Lange placed second in this race. He finished with a time of 8 hours, 10 minutes, and 17 seconds. During this race, he set a new record for the fastest marathon run in an Ironman World Championship. He ran the marathon in 2 hours, 32 minutes, and 41 seconds. This broke his own record from 2017!
In 2024, Patrick won the Ironman World Championship for a third time. He set yet another new course record with a time of 7 hours, 35 minutes, and 53 seconds. His run part of the race was 2 hours, 37 minutes, and 34 seconds.
His Training and Team
Patrick Lange races for a team called DSW 1912 Darmstadt. His coach is Faris Al-Sultan, who is also a former Ironman World Champion. Having an experienced coach helps Patrick train and prepare for these tough races.
See also
In Spanish: Patrick Lange (triatleta) para niños
