Belgian triathlete
Mario Huys
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| Born | (1959-02-09) 9 February 1959 (age 65)
Bruges, Belgium |
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Mario Huys (born 9 February 1959) is a former professional triathlete from Belgium who is currently living in Austria. He is the head coach and managing director of Mario Huys Coaching. Huys holds a master's degree in sports science. He is a former coach of the Oakley Transition Ironman Team[1] and founding member of Triangel Institut[citation needed], Ironman Nice and Ironman 70.3 Monaco.[citation needed]
Athletic career highlights
- Former world record holder for double Ironman 19:54[2] (two Ironman races consecutively, both under 10 hours)
- Coached two pro triathletes to each break the world record (Luc Van Lierde and Yvonne van Vlerken)
- Completed 18 Ironman branded races as well as 24 Ironman distance triathlons for a total of 42 Ironman finishes
- Won 11 Long distance races
- Vice European Champion Ironman Distance Köln 1985
- Ironman personal best time 8:19
- Best finish at the Ironman World Championships - 11th place
- Ironman Hawaii best time 8:48
- Marathon personal best 2:28
- Member Belgian Olympic rowing team
- Professional Triathlete for 14 years
- Semi Professional Cyclist for 2 years by ADR Greg LeMond’s team
- Skiing instructor, mountain guide, rafting guide, canyoning guide and paraglider
Coaching highlights
Pro athletes currently coached by Mario
- Michael Weiss Austria (Olympian, Ironman Champ and Xterra Champ)[6]
- Josef Fuchs Austria (World Champion FIS Masters, 2 x Bronze FIS Masters and Silver Medallist)
- Lisa Reiss Austria (professional alpine skier)
- Dorian Wagner Germany (National Champ)
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