Triathlon wonderkind Jan Gaberc fetches vice title in Tyrol!

Triathlon wonderkind Jan Gaberc fetches vice title in Tyrol!

total of 250 triathletes competed to measure themselves in the disciplines swimming, cycling and running. Gaberc defeated the 750 meters of swimming, 20 km cycling and 5.2 km running and was able to prove again with its result that it is one of the most promising talents in triathlon. His commitment was rewarded with second place in his age group (18 years).

successful season for gaberc

The young athlete was not only successful in Kirchbichl. Just recently he celebrated his first win of the season at the Trumer Supersprint-Triathlon where he could book a start-target victory for himself. In this competition he had to swim 250 meters, cycle 13 kilometers and walk 2.5 kilometers. With an impressive lead of 1.20 minutes on the second, Gaberc demonstrated its speed and perseverance.

At the award ceremony, Gaberc received a filled three-liter glass non-alcoholic beer, which was used as a shower for the winner-an original tradition that can be found in many competitions in the triathlon. Last year he took second place in the same event. The young Steyrer is obviously on the road to success and without a doubt a talented competitor.

triathlon in the upswing

triathlon is a comparatively young sport that has gained popularity since its introduction as an Olympic discipline in 2000. According to Passion-triathlon.de there are around 600 triathlon events in Germany, which include more than 1,500 competitions. Such figures show that triathlon sports are also firmly anchored in this country and is developing from year to year.

gaberc's latest success and the increasing number of participants in regional competitions are excellent indicators of how much the interest in triathlon sports in the region is growing. With athletes like Jan Gaberc at the top, the future of the triathlon in Austria will certainly remain exciting.