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 6 July 1984) is a German long-distance triathlete. He is famous for winning the 2014 Ironman World Championship. He also won the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2012 and 2013.
Becoming a Triathlon Star
Sebastian Kienle first saw a triathlon when he was 8 years old. Right away, he knew he wanted to be a professional triathlete. He started competing in triathlons when he was 12.
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 win made him want to come back the next year, and he won again!
Early Wins and Challenges
In 2009, Sebastian won the Ironman 70.3 Germany race in Wiesbaden. He beat Michael Raelert, who was a 70.3 World Champion. In 2010, he came in second place at the Challenge Roth triathlon, just behind Rasmus Henning.
In 2012, Sebastian showed off his amazing biking skills. This helped him win the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. A month later, he competed in the 2012 Ironman World Championship. He finished 4th, even though he had a flat tire during the bike part! He still had the second fastest bike time that day.
The next year, in 2013, Sebastian didn't have his best season. But he still managed to win the Ironman 70.3 World Championship again! His strong bike leg helped him win by two minutes over Terenzo Bozzone.
Top Achievements
Sebastian Kienle has achieved many great things in his triathlon career. Here are some of his most notable results:
- 2019: 3rd place at the 2019 Ironman World Championship
- 2019: 2nd place at the Ironman European Championship
- 2017: 4th place at the 2017 Ironman World Championship
- 2016: 2nd place at the 2016 Ironman World Championship
- 2016: 1st place at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga
- 2015: 2nd place at the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
- 2014: 1st place at the 2014 Ironman World Championship (He became a World Champion!)
- 2014: 1st place at the Ironman European Championship
- 2014: 1st place at Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau
- 2013: 3rd place at the 2013 Ironman World Championship
- 2013: 1st place at the 2013 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
- 2012: 4th place at the 2012 Ironman World Championship
- 2012: 1st place at the 2012 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
- 2012: 2nd place at the Ironman European Championship
- 2011: 1st place at Ironman 70.3 Miami
- 2009: 1st place at Ironman 70.3 Germany
See also
In Spanish: Sebastian Kienle para niños
