Svenja Thoes

This Saarland native, born in 1991, is one of Germany’s most successful triathletes. The four-time Ironman winner is currently (2023) placed third on the list of best ever female German triathletes for the Ironman distance. Svenja Thoes won a place on the starting line for the Ironman 70.3 Mallorca in a draw.

After just three months to prepare, she took second place in her age group and qualified for the Ironman World Championship. Following WC titles in her age group at IM703 Las Vegas and IM Hawaii, she switched from amateur to pro in 2017.

Shortfacts

Sport before 2011

Cooking & baking

Series junkie

Mountains & seas

Early riser

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Year of birth1991
NicknameToasti
Height1.67 m
Weight52 kg
ProfessionFlight attendant
Motto‘Eat, train, sleep. Repeat.’

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Sporting successes

2023

Fourteenth place Ironman World Championship Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Fourth place Triathlon de Gérardmer, Gérardmer, France

Second place Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Second place Omnibiotic Apfellandtriathlon Stubenbergsee, Austria

2022

First place Ironman Ireland

First place Ironman Italy Emilia-Romagna

Second place Alpe d´Huez Triathlon

Seventh place Challenge Roth (1 week later, unfortunately there was misrouting and 10 km extra cycling)

First place Ironman France Nice

First place Omnibiotic Apfellandtriathlon

Second place Ironman 70.3 Marbella

First place Challenge Malta

2021

Sixth place IRONMAN EM Kuopio-Tahko, Finland

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra, Spain

2019

First place IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel, Mexico

Third place Challenger Kaiserwinkl Walchsee

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 Luxemburg

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 Rapperswil, Switzerland

2018

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 Luxemburg

Third place Challenge Walchsee, Austria

First place IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel, Mexico

First place Challenge Sardinia, Italy

First place IRONMAN Cozumel, Mexico

2017

First place CAB-Duathlon, Ehlerange, Luxemburg (Luxemburg Champion)

Third place Challenge Heilbronn Elite, Germany

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 Calgary, Canada

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel, Mexico

2016

First place Cross Duathlon Bous

First place / Saarland Champion Grenzland Duathlon Bous

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca AK

First place AG / second place overall women Ironman 70.3 Luxemburg

First place AG / 15th place overall women Ironman WM Hawaii

2015

First place IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca AK

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 WM Zell am See AK

First place IRONMAN Mallorca AK

2014

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca AK

First place / German champion Challenge Kraichgau AK

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 EM Wiesbaden AK

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Canada AK

First place / European champion ETU Challenge 70.3 Paguera Mallorca AK

First place Triathlon Churfanken

2013

Third place IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca AG

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 EM Wiesbaden AK

Fourth place IRONMAN 70.3 WM Las Vegas AK

2012

Second place IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca AK

First place IRONMAN 70.3 WM Las Vegas AK

To me, every day is a new challenge, because I always want to be a tiny bit better than the day before. For good reason: it is important that this iron will and hard work in training be put successfully to use on the day of the competition. Thank you, and especially HYLO^® and all my sponsors, for your support and trust in helping me achieve my goals.

– Svenja Thoes

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Svenja Thoes FAQs

How did Svenja Thoes get into running?

As a teenager, Svenja Thoes got a dog who she took out for long walks. To begin with the dog ran the larger laps, but eventually the dog had to wait for Svenja.

What is Svenja Thoes’s weight and height?

Svenja Thoes is 1.67 cm tall and weight 52 kg (as of March 23).

What does Svenja Thoes love about the triathlon?

Svenja Thoes loves the challenge. Triathlon is an extreme sport that is hugely physically and mentally demanding. Triathlon takes you to your limits – and if things go well, even a bit beyond. She is still always astonished at what her body can do.

How long does it take her to recover after a triathlon?

Although Svenja Thoes feels back to normal after two or three days, she does not up her training level again for around two weeks. The ‘recovery week’ is a form of gentle physiotherapy to enable her to start training again.

Where did Svenja Thoes grow up?

Svenja Thoes grew up in Friedrichsthal in Saarland. She has since travelled all over the world, but Saarland is still her home.

Other than sport, what is most important to Svenja Thoes?

As well as sport, Svenja Thoes’s closest friends and family are the most important thing to her. If she has the time, she likes to cook or take trips.

What does Svenja Thoes consume on a nine-hour triathlon?

During a competition, she primarily consumes isotonic drinks, water and carbohydrate gels from Ultrasports – around every 20 minutes.

What does Svenja eat in preparation?

Immediately before a competition, around two days before a race, Svenja tries to eat as little fibre as possible. However, she still eats carbohydrates during this period, such as white rice with oil and nuts, potatoes, sushi, bananas and even ice cream. Otherwise, Svenja eats a balanced diet. Vegetables feature heavily in her meals.

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