Per Van Vlerken
Per is one of the most dedicated and committed athletes I have ever coached. He is HUNGRY to be the best that he can be and is definitely going to be making waves in the men’s pro fields at every race this year. FIRED UP to see him SHINE! – Siri Lindley
Major Accomplishments
Professional Triathlon Career
4th Challenge Roth in PB of 8:04 hrs
3rd Ironman Switzerland
3rd Ironman Barcelona
3rd Ironman Western Australia
2nd 70.3 Ballarat
2nd Challenge Thailand
1st Challenge Aruba
1st Challenge Barcelona
Ironman World Championship Qualification 2013 and 2016
2019 Schedule
April 14 Ironman 70.3 Liuzhou
April 27 Challenge Taiwan
May 19 Ironman 70.3 Barcelona
June 30 Ironman Frankfurt
Oct 26 Ironman Malaysia
Nov 10 Ironman 70.3 Xiamen
Nov 24 Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Favorite Tough Training Session
I love hill intervals on the bike, you can always push a little harder.
What Inspires Per
To reach my limit and to know that I haven’t reached my limit yet.
Per’s Hero
I don’t really have on hero. Everybody is a hero for me who is working hard and fair to fulfil their dream.
What is your favorite race?
My favourite long distance race is definitely CHALLENGE ROTH. Best short distance race is LEIPZIGER TRIATHLON, my home town race.
How Per overcomes adversity in triathlon
Think positive, take a break, change what you can and remember the good times.