Sebastian Kienle facts for kids
Kienle racing at Ironman Germany in 2016
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| Born | 6 July 1984 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Triathlon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Tri-Team Heuchelberg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Philipp Seipp | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Sebastian Kienle (born on July 6, 1984) is a famous German triathlete. A triathlete competes in three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. Sebastian is known for his long-distance races. He won the 2014 Ironman World Championship. He also won the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2012 and 2013.
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Sebastian Kienle's Triathlon Journey
Sebastian Kienle first learned about triathlon when he was just 8 years old. He quickly decided he wanted to become a professional triathlete. He started competing in these challenging races at the age of 12.
Early Races and First Wins
In 2005, Sebastian took part in his first XTERRA Triathlon in Germany. He won that race and felt it was "an absolutely great race." This success made him want to return the next year, and he won again!
In 2009, he won the Ironman 70.3 Germany race in Wiesbaden. He beat another strong triathlete, Michael Raelert. The next year, in 2010, he finished second at the Challenge Roth triathlon.
World Championship Success
Sebastian is known for his strong cycling skills. In 2012, he used his biking talent to win the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. A month later, he placed 4th at the 2012 Ironman World Championship. He had the second fastest bike time that day, even after getting a flat tire!
In 2013, Sebastian had some ups and downs during the season. However, he still managed to win the Ironman 70.3 World Championship again. He had the second fastest bike time in that race too. This helped him win by two minutes.
Notable Achievements
Here are some of Sebastian Kienle's most important race results:
| Date | Event | Place |
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| 2019 | 2019 Ironman World Championship | 3 |
| 2019 | Ironman European Championship | 2 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ironman World Championship | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ironman World Championship | 2 |
| 2016 | Ironman European Championship | 7 |
| 2016 | Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga | 1 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ironman World Championship | 8 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 2 |
| 2015 | Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau | 1 |
| 2014 | 2014 Ironman World Championship | 1 |
| 2014 | Ironman European Championship | 1 |
| 2014 | Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau | 1 |
| 2014 | Ironman 70.3 California | 3 |
| 2013 | 2013 Ironman World Championship | 3 |
| 2013 | 2013 Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 1 |
| 2013 | Ironman European Championship | 9 |
| 2012 | 2012 XTERRA World Championship | 14 |
| 2012 | 2012 Ironman World Championship | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 1 |
| 2012 | Ironman European Championship | 2 |
| 2012 | XTERRA Germany | 2 |
| 2012 | Challenge Kraichgau Long Distance Triathlon European Championships | 2 |
| 2012 | Ironman 70.3 Texas | 2 |
| 2011 | Ironman Arizona | 6 |
| 2011 | Ironman 70.3 Miami | 1 |
| 2011 | Challenge Roth | 2 |
| 2010 | Ironman 70.3 Germany | 2 |
| 2010 | Challenge Roth | 2 |
| 2009 | Ironman 70.3 Germany | 1 |
| 2009 | Challenge Kraichgau | 1 |
| 2008 | 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championship | 11 |
| 2008 | Ironman 70.3 Switzerland | 3 |
