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Four figures are my constant companion: 3.86, 180.2, 42.195 and 10. In
other words: swimming, cycling and running – all in under ten hours.
And
at the end, one sentence: “You’re an Ironman!”. These are the words that carry every athlete
who has successfully completed the Ironman in Hawaii over the finish line, as they did for me
when I first took part in 2009. It all began in 2004 when I competed in my first triathlon – just
for fun. Five years later, I stood on the winners’ podium as the third fastest woman in my
age category in the world’s toughest triathlon. In-between, there was a long phase of hard
training throughout which adidas, my employer, supported me. Job-wise I’ve achieved all
I ever wanted to achieve, and on the sports front I have also celebrated numerous successes.
Yet I still have one big goal ahead of me: to compete in Hawaii in the pro category. You have to
train very hard in each single discipline if you want to complete the triathlon successfully. Fail
in one and all is lost. This means meticulous time management and discipline are extremely
important, because at the end of the day you have to perform at your very best in three
different disciplines. People often ask me how I manage to combine sport with a full-time job.
I’m committed to both with heart and soul and always give my best. And I’m proud to be part
of a brand that writes the stories of top athletes. Because sport is my passion.
Silvia Felt, German,
Category Manager Outdoor,
adidas
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