TINA CHRISTMANN
PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETE
After retiring from 14 years of competitive rowing with two international medals and one Oxford-Cambridge boatrace, I had a lot of competitive edge left, coupled with a huge excitement to train and try something new. In 2020 during my PhD at Oxford, I discovered Triathlon, winning my first age group races and medalling in the university leagues. Things then moved quickly and now, after some major race wins, I took my pro license in 2024. In my debut pro season I completed a 9:00h Iron-distance debut, won the British Middle Distance champs and placed three times in the top 10 at major pro events such as Alpe D'Huez, Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau and Challenge Almere.
My approach to triathlon is coined by a desire to build community, practice the sport in a sustainable and joyful way, nurture a healthy work-training balance and inspire others to have a go at triathlon. These are topics we try and bring across on the podcast Tri with Perspective. If you'd like to know more about me and my story and approach in triathlon check out this Interview feature blog and Get to Know them podcast. Alongside triathlon I work as an environmental scientist and lecturer and am a keen plant-based cook.
Having discovered my love and aptitude for long-distance racing this year, in 2025 I aim to qualify for the Ironman World Championship!
Schedule & 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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