
TINA CHRISTMANN
Professional Triathlete
After 14 years of competitive rowing, two international medals, and the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, I discovered triathlon during my PhD at Oxford in 2021. Momentum built quickly—after major wins, I went pro in 2024. In my first season, I did a 9:00h Iron-distance debut, won the British Middle Distance Championship, and earned three top-10 finishes at major pro events.
Passionate about community, sustainability, and balance in sport, I explore these themes on the Tri with Perspective podcast. Outside triathlon, I’m a forest ecologist, university lecturer, and plant-based cook!
In 2025, my goal is to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii!


Race Results
2024 First Pro Season
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7th Pro at European Long Distance Champs at Challenge Almere in 9:00h
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16th at German elite championships (Sprint Distance) in 1:00h
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8th Pro at Alpe d'Huez Triathlon Long distance in 7:11h
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Win at Southampton 10k
My support ecosystem

Zone 3
I represent Zone 3, the ultimate UK-based triathlon brand, and wear their top end wetsuit and swim products.
Besides providing all the gear you could possibly need for a triathlon, from back packs, to swim toys and tri belts, they also focus on sustainable swim wear!
With the code TINA you can get 20% off Full Price Items!

nopinz
nopinz, a UK-based cycling apparel company, specializes in aerodynamic, custom-made kit produced in Barnstaple with high social and ecological standards. I wear their Pro-1 Triathlon suit, the fastest on the market, and a stunning personalized bespoke mountain-forest kit!
Using the code TINA20 you can get 20% off collection kit or use TINA10 for 10% off other items!

Challenging Events
I partner with Challenging Events, run by my podcast co-host Kelly Wickens, offering well-organized triathlons across the South Coast. They prioritize every participant, from top finishers to the last. My favorites include the New Forest Triathlon and Winchester 10k and Half Marathon!

Precision Fuel & Hydration
A scientific nutrition partner who use
cutting-edge tools and products to help athletes
nail their hydration and fuelling strategy for training
and racing.
I love their Flow Gel, their high sodium electrolytes and their online race nutrition planner (check it out - it's worth it!)

Personal Best Physiotherapy
I’m partnered with PB Physiotherapy, run by my physio Jordan Anderson, who helped me recover from an Achilles injury and improve my strength and mobility. Since 2023, Jordan’s expertise has helped me progress from an injury-plagued season to an injury-free 9-hour Ironman debut and a strong winter of training.
Based in Portsmouth, Jordan specialises in sports physiotherapy and offers free 30-minute assessments for my triathlon friends, plus 10-20% discounts on multi-session packages!

Run Walk Sport Winchester
Run Walk Sport, a Winchester shop specializing in running shoes for trail, road, and racing. They offer a free biomechanics, footscan, and gait analysis with purchase, and their expert fitting revealed I’d been wearing the wrong size! Enjoy 15% off in January or 10% off all year by mentioning you're a member of the tri club or come through me.

Brightside PT & Running
I work with running coach Paul Laslett, former 800m British Record Holder, to improve my running form and technique and get the best out of my running training.
Paul provides run coaching, and personalised gym sessions in his Brightside PT studio in central Southampton. He also offers one-off running assessments with personalised pointers and running drills.

TriBourne events
One of my favourite events in 2024 was Ironbourne - a scenic middle distance triathlon in Eastbourne, starting with a pier swim, followed by a rolling ride in the South Downs and a Half Marathon on the Promenade. A fast course with spectacular supporters and scenic views.
This year TriBourne organises the Eastbourne Triathlon festival (8th June), the Festival of Endurance (20th July) and the Brighton & Hove Triathlon (31st August).
Use the discount code TINA10 for 10% off your race entry in any of these races!
Throughout my 2025 season I will be racing the Ironman Pro Series with the aim of qualifying for the Ironman World Championships.
I'm actively looking for sponsors to share the journey with me, if you're interested please Contact Me below.





