Challenge Format
20 consecutive days x (swim 3.8 km + bike 180 km + run 42.2 km)

Date and Place
September 23 – October 12, 2019 | Canary Islands

Course Deatails: Each day, I completed the same course. The goal was to collect comparable data (heart rate, speeds, elevation gain, swim, bike, run, and finish times) for later analysis.

Swimming: The swim took place in a 50-meter outdoor pool, with 152 laps to complete each day. The swim started every day at 8:00 AM.

Cycling: The bike course consisted of a single 180 km loop on the island of Fuerteventura, in open traffic. The challenging mountainous terrain of Fuerteventura made the ride demanding. According to my Garmin watch, I climbed 2,300 meters of elevation daily. The most impactful factor, however, was the island’s notorious strong winds. Over the 20 days, I climbed the equivalent of 5 Mount Everest heights on the bike.

By clicking here, you can see the bike map

Running: The marathon began at midday, during the peak of the heat. The course consisted of a 2.9 km loop, which I ran 14.5 times daily. Each 42.2 km marathon included an elevation gain of 434 meters per day.

By clicking here, you can see the run map

Results: I completed 20 full triathlons in a total time of 238:52:34 (the fastest time in the world).

Results by Day:

Team: Over the course of 20 days, I was supported by 14 individuals who ensured that I could focus entirely on the sport. The team’s responsibilities included assembling and preparing equipment, counting pool laps, providing food, drinks, clothing, and other necessary gear during the activities, accompanying me by car on the bike course and by bike on the running course, timekeeping, and more. Additionally, they managed the social media updates to keep supporters and fnas in Estonia informed about my progress and the exciting happenings on and around the course.

Challenge Budget: €35,000.

Video: Crossing the Finishline