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Rhyl Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
T100 world champion Marten Van Riel aiming to replicate 'dream' victory on West Coast
Marten Van Riel wins the sprint at San Francisco on the line in 2024 (Image: PTO) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. T100 world champion Marten Van Riel is targeting more San Francisco success having raced to a 'dream' victory in a thrilling sprint finish at the event last year. The Belgian, who claimed the inaugural T100 world title last year, took victory on the West Coast on the line in 2024, winning a three-man sprint by 0.01 seconds. Now, Van Riel is hoping he can replicate the magic of that performance as he looks to get his season into full swing after a third-place finish in Singapore. 'It was honestly a dream last year to take the victory, and I'm ready to defend it this year. I love the race, I love the location. The course is, in my opinion, the best on the circuit,' the 32-year-old said. '[Last year] was incredible, that's what we live for. It's a three-hour-plus race, and it comes down to less than a second with three of us. 'If I would have finished third in that case, I would be very frustrated. But now it's magical. 'That's what you get when you put the best in the world together. You're going to get close races like that. That was very cool.' 🔥 VANCOUVER T100 MEN'S START LIST 🔥 The contracted athletes rolling up to Vancity when the T100 hits Canada for the very first time 🇨🇦 Catch all the action live on PTO+ on Saturday 14 June 📺 READ MORE: — T100 Triathlon World Tour (@t100triathlon) May 13, 2025 Van Riel will head to the USA in better shape than the season opener in Singapore having raced an Ironman just a week before. But he will take confidence from the mettle he showed in both performances, finishing second in the Ironman before claiming a second podium place with third in Singapore. 'That was obviously very, very hard and not the easiest combination. In the end, it did work out well with two very solid results that I could be happy with,' reflected Van Riel. 'I was just drained the whole time. It was only just in time, like one or two days before the race, that I started really turning it around and feeling good again. So I wouldn't recommend it, but I'm happy that it turned out well. 'Beforehand I thought, 'Okay, I can do it.' But you always think you're Superman before a race. Once I finished the Ironman, I was thinking 'How am I going to do this?' 'To turn up and take that third place, that was incredible. It really motivates me and I have the feeling that I can still build throughout this season and get my level higher. 'If I could already finish third there, hopefully I can play even higher stakes in the next races.' Having finished with the highest points total across the T100 races last season to claim the world title, taking three victories, Van Riel is acutely aware that he has set the standard for others. But after a training camp in Sierra Nevada, he is not accepting any excuses as he aims to defend his title with a target on his back. 'All the other athletes saw last year, what my level was and that level was the level that took the world title,' said Van Riel. 'Every time someone does really good performances, if you give it some time, other people are going to be catching up. That's just the game. 'It's going to be a lot harder this year, but I'm excited to battle it out with these guys and try to stay on top.' Watch the world's top 20 female and top 20 male triathletes race live in the San Francisco T100 over the legendary Escape From Alcatraz course on Saturday 31 May. The broadcast starts at 0545 local time, 1345 in the UK, with the races starting 15 minutes later. You can tune in live for free globally on PTO+ or watch on partners channels such as TNT Sports 2 in the UK, Max or Discovery+ in Europe, or beIN in North America. For more details visit
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
T100 world champion Van Riel aiming to replicate 'dream' victory
T100 world champion Marten Van Riel is targeting more San Francisco success having raced to a 'dream' victory in a thrilling sprint finish at the event last year. The Belgian, who claimed the inaugural T100 world title last year, took victory on the West Coast on the line in 2024, winning a three-man sprint by 0.01 seconds. Now, Van Riel is hoping he can replicate the magic of that performance as he looks to get his season into full swing after a third-place finish in Singapore. 'It was honestly a dream last year to take the victory, and I'm ready to defend it this year. I love the race, I love the location. The course is, in my opinion, the best on the circuit,' the 32-year-old said. '[Last year] was incredible, that's what we live for. It's a three-hour-plus race, and it comes down to less than a second with three of us. 'If I would have finished third in that case, I would be very frustrated. But now it's magical. 'That's what you get when you put the best in the world together. You're going to get close races like that. That was very cool.' 🔥 VANCOUVER T100 MEN'S START LIST 🔥 The contracted athletes rolling up to Vancity when the T100 hits Canada for the very first time 🇨🇦 Catch all the action live on PTO+ on Saturday 14 June 📺 READ MORE: — T100 Triathlon World Tour (@t100triathlon) May 13, 2025 Van Riel will head to the USA in better shape than the season opener in Singapore having raced an Ironman just a week before. But he will take confidence from the mettle he showed in both performances, finishing second in the Ironman before claiming a second podium place with third in Singapore. 'That was obviously very, very hard and not the easiest combination. In the end, it did work out well with two very solid results that I could be happy with,' reflected Van Riel. 'I was just drained the whole time. It was only just in time, like one or two days before the race, that I started really turning it around and feeling good again. So I wouldn't recommend it, but I'm happy that it turned out well. 'Beforehand I thought, 'Okay, I can do it.' But you always think you're Superman before a race. Once I finished the Ironman, I was thinking 'How am I going to do this?' 'To turn up and take that third place, that was incredible. It really motivates me and I have the feeling that I can still build throughout this season and get my level higher. 'If I could already finish third there, hopefully I can play even higher stakes in the next races.' Having finished with the highest points total across the T100 races last season to claim the world title, taking three victories, Van Riel is acutely aware that he has set the standard for others. But after a training camp in Sierra Nevada, he is not accepting any excuses as he aims to defend his title with a target on his back. 'All the other athletes saw last year, what my level was and that level was the level that took the world title,' said Van Riel. 'Every time someone does really good performances, if you give it some time, other people are going to be catching up. That's just the game. 'It's going to be a lot harder this year, but I'm excited to battle it out with these guys and try to stay on top.' Watch the world's top 20 female and top 20 male triathletes race live in the San Francisco T100 over the legendary Escape From Alcatraz course on Saturday 31 May. The broadcast starts at 0545 local time, 1345 in the UK, with the races starting 15 minutes later. You can tune in live for free globally on PTO+ or watch on partners channels such as TNT Sports 2 in the UK, Max or Discovery+ in Europe, or beIN in North America. For more details visit
Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
T100 world champion Van Riel aiming to replicate 'dream' victory
T100 world champion Marten Van Riel is targeting more San Francisco success having raced to a 'dream' victory in a thrilling sprint finish at the event last year. The Belgian, who claimed the inaugural T100 world title last year, took victory on the West Coast on the line in 2024, winning a three-man sprint by 0.01 seconds. Now, Van Riel is hoping he can replicate the magic of that performance as he looks to get his season into full swing after a third-place finish in Singapore. 'It was honestly a dream last year to take the victory, and I'm ready to defend it this year. I love the race, I love the location. The course is, in my opinion, the best on the circuit,' the 32-year-old said. '[Last year] was incredible, that's what we live for. It's a three-hour-plus race, and it comes down to less than a second with three of us. 'If I would have finished third in that case, I would be very frustrated. But now it's magical. 'That's what you get when you put the best in the world together. You're going to get close races like that. That was very cool.' 🔥 VANCOUVER T100 MEN'S START LIST 🔥 The contracted athletes rolling up to Vancity when the T100 hits Canada for the very first time 🇨🇦 Catch all the action live on PTO+ on Saturday 14 June 📺 READ MORE: — T100 Triathlon World Tour (@t100triathlon) May 13, 2025 Van Riel will head to the USA in better shape than the season opener in Singapore having raced an Ironman just a week before. But he will take confidence from the mettle he showed in both performances, finishing second in the Ironman before claiming a second podium place with third in Singapore. 'That was obviously very, very hard and not the easiest combination. In the end, it did work out well with two very solid results that I could be happy with,' reflected Van Riel. 'I was just drained the whole time. It was only just in time, like one or two days before the race, that I started really turning it around and feeling good again. So I wouldn't recommend it, but I'm happy that it turned out well. 'Beforehand I thought, 'Okay, I can do it.' But you always think you're Superman before a race. Once I finished the Ironman, I was thinking 'How am I going to do this?' 'To turn up and take that third place, that was incredible. It really motivates me and I have the feeling that I can still build throughout this season and get my level higher. 'If I could already finish third there, hopefully I can play even higher stakes in the next races.' Having finished with the highest points total across the T100 races last season to claim the world title, taking three victories, Van Riel is acutely aware that he has set the standard for others. But after a training camp in Sierra Nevada, he is not accepting any excuses as he aims to defend his title with a target on his back. 'All the other athletes saw last year, what my level was and that level was the level that took the world title,' said Van Riel. 'Every time someone does really good performances, if you give it some time, other people are going to be catching up. That's just the game. 'It's going to be a lot harder this year, but I'm excited to battle it out with these guys and try to stay on top.'
Powys County Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Marten Van Riel headlines stellar Vancouver T100 Triathlon field
World Champion Marten Van Riel will lead a top class men's start list for the new Vancouver T100 Triathlon on 14-15 June. The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon announced that Van Riel, the 2024 T100 World Champion, will be among a stellar field in Vancouver this summer. The Belgian, who finished third in the opening T100 race in Singapore last month, will be one of the leading contenders as the T100 heads to Canada for the first time. He will renew his battle with compatriot Jelle Geens, who was the only man to beat him over 100km in 2024 but DNF-ed in Singapore after dropping out on the run. Dutch flier Youri Keulen made a strong start to his 2025 T100 campaign, finishing fourth on Singapore's Marina Bay course and will be hoping to get onto the podium in Vancouver. Others who will fancy their chances on a course that offers a sea swim on Locarno Beach include American Sam Long, Spain's Antonio Benito Lopez, Germany's Rico Bogen and Justus Nieschlag and Italian Gregory Barnaby. The line up of contracted men racing in their T100 Race To Qatar rankings order is here and below: Marten Van Riel (BEL) Youri Keulen (NED) Gregory Barnaby (ITA) Antonio Benito Lopez (ESP) Sam Long (USA) Mika Noodt (GER) Rico Bogen (GER) Justus Nieschlag (GER) Nicolas Mann (GER) Jelle Geens (BEL) Jason West (USA) Kyle Smith (NZL) Morgan Pearson (USA) Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) The remaining slots will be taken by Wildcards who will be announced on T100 social channels at the end of this week. The contracted T100 women racing in Vancouver were announced on Monday 12th May. The Vancouver T100 Triathlon will be a multisport festival and also give the opportunity for amateurs of all ages and abilities to get involved. As well as the chance for amateurs to also race over the new 100km distance (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run), there are Sprint and Junior Super Sprint distance triathlons as well as a new, free Sun Up 5k run at 7am local time that will get everyone moving and is then followed by post-run yoga session powered by lululemon. Places for all the events are going quickly. To secure your spot go to The 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour got under way in Singapore last month (5-6 April) when professionals Kate Waugh of Great Britain and New Zealand's Hayden Wilde produced two world class performances to win and take the lead in the T100 Race To Qatar Rankings. Earlier this month, the PTO announced a new Gold Coast T100 Triathlon for 21-22 March, 2026.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
World Champion Marten Van Riel headlines stellar Vancouver T100 Triathlon field
World Champion Marten Van Riel will lead a top class men's start list for the new Vancouver T100 Triathlon on 14-15 June. The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon announced that Van Riel, the 2024 T100 World Champion, will be among a stellar field in Vancouver this summer. The Belgian, who finished third in the opening T100 race in Singapore last month, will be one of the leading contenders as the T100 heads to Canada for the first time. He will renew his battle with compatriot Jelle Geens, who was the only man to beat him over 100km in 2024 but DNF-ed in Singapore after dropping out on the run. Dutch flier Youri Keulen made a strong start to his 2025 T100 campaign, finishing fourth on Singapore's Marina Bay course and will be hoping to get onto the podium in Vancouver. Others who will fancy their chances on a course that offers a sea swim on Locarno Beach include American Sam Long, Spain's Antonio Benito Lopez, Germany's Rico Bogen and Justus Nieschlag and Italian Gregory Barnaby. The line up of contracted men racing in their T100 Race To Qatar rankings order is here and below: Marten Van Riel (BEL) Youri Keulen (NED) Gregory Barnaby (ITA) Antonio Benito Lopez (ESP) Sam Long (USA) Mika Noodt (GER) Rico Bogen (GER) Justus Nieschlag (GER) Nicolas Mann (GER) Jelle Geens (BEL) Jason West (USA) Kyle Smith (NZL) Morgan Pearson (USA) Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) The remaining slots will be taken by Wildcards who will be announced on T100 social channels at the end of this week. The contracted T100 women racing in Vancouver were announced on Monday 12th May. The Vancouver T100 Triathlon will be a multisport festival and also give the opportunity for amateurs of all ages and abilities to get involved. As well as the chance for amateurs to also race over the new 100km distance (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run), there are Sprint and Junior Super Sprint distance triathlons as well as a new, free Sun Up 5k run at 7am local time that will get everyone moving and is then followed by post-run yoga session powered by lululemon. Places for all the events are going quickly. To secure your spot go to The 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour got under way in Singapore last month (5-6 April) when professionals Kate Waugh of Great Britain and New Zealand's Hayden Wilde produced two world class performances to win and take the lead in the T100 Race To Qatar Rankings. Earlier this month, the PTO announced a new Gold Coast T100 Triathlon for 21-22 March, 2026.
