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Harm Tietje shines with a new best time at the Gewoba triathlon!
Harm Tietje improves his time at the Gewoba Triathlon in Bremen. Next competition: Ironman in Sweden, 2026.
Harm Tietje shines with a new best time at the Gewoba triathlon!
Harm Tietje, an endurance athlete from Neddenaverbergen, caused a stir at the Gewoba Triathlon in Bremen by finishing ninth in the M55 age group. With a time of 2:39:21 hours, he improved by an impressive six minutes compared to his previous victory at Silbersee. This achievement not only attracted local attention, but also shows how much Tietje is preparing towards his next big goal. Around 400 endurance athletes took part in Bremen that day, and Tietje was consistently positive about the event and its organization. He is now looking forward to the triathlon in Zell am See, Austria, which takes place on August 31st and represents a new challenge.
The distances that Tietje covered speak for themselves: He swam 1.4 kilometers in 31:55 minutes, completed the 40 kilometers of cycling in 1:07:32 hours with an impressive speed of over 35 km/h and finished the 10-kilometer run in 52:02 minutes. This shows that the athlete has not only become faster, but also has a lot of stamina for the tasks ahead.
Prospects and goals
Tietje's ambition doesn't end with the triathlon in Zell am See. Rather, the athlete plans to take part in an Ironman on August 16, 2026 in Aalmar, Sweden. This is notable as he had previously said goodbye to the Ironman distance. The experience in triathlon certainly gives him a clear perspective on the challenges ahead.
The fact that Tietje completed his Ironman debut round in a total distance of 224.8 km with a time of 14:16:25 hours despite difficulties shows his tireless fighting spirit. The exact breakdown of his achievements there includes:
| discipline | distance | Time | placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| To swim | 3.8km | 01:24:07 | 63. |
| Ride a bike | 147km | 07:06:55 | Variable placements |
| run | 43km | 05:46:38 | Variable placements |
Trends in triathlon
However, developments in the triathlon scene are not limited to local successes. Loud tri-mag A remarkable trend is emerging: more and more women and younger athletes are taking part in competitions. The proportion of under-30s in Ironman races has increased by 39% since 2019, and Ironman 70.3 events have seen an increase of 66%. These developments may have inspired Tietje and similar athletes to continually work on themselves and set new goals.
The sports world becomes even more dynamic when you consider that over 200,000 athletes registered for middle and long distances in 2022. But that's not all: the proportion of female participants still drops to 18% in Ironman competitions. Initiatives to increase female participation, such as lowering barriers and improving event experiences, could motivate new athletes and enrich the community.
For Harm Tietje and many others, this means: It is time to move on and tackle the next challenges. The results in Bremen and the upcoming competitions are clear evidence of the determination and commitment of the triathletes who are passionate about this versatile sport.