ABOUT ME
Your swimming coach
Getting in shape doesn't mean torture. While there may be a few sore muscles here and there, I believe that getting fit can be fun and you don't have to be afraid of it. The fact that I can change lives thanks to my work is not only a privilege for me, but also a fulfillment and a reward.
As a qualified and recognized B-license trainer with years of experience in professional sports, I firmly believe in the benefits that a fit lifestyle also brings to other areas of our lives. If you choose my offers, you can not only look forward to a comprehensive workout plan, but also receive valuable tips and resources for a healthy life. Are you ready for change? Please contact me for more information.
Licenses/certificates:
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- B license for competitive swimming
- C license for popular sports
- DLRG silver
- First aid training
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Sporting successes
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1996:
DM Junior 6th place
1997:
German vice champion 1500 freestyle and 400 freestyle
2nd place 200 freestyle, 3rd place 200 backstroke
1998:
German vice champion 1500 freestyle
3rd place 400 freestyle
1999:
German vice championships 2nd place 1500 freestyle
2001:
German junior runner-up 5 km
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2002:
Team European Champion
German Junior Champion 5 km
European Championships 15th place 5 km
2003:
German Championships 3rd place 25 km
2004:
German Champion 10 km, 25 km
EM Madrid 7th place 5 km, European team champion
1st place “Faros Marathon” in Stari-Grad (CRO) 16 km
World Championship 4th place over 25km
2005:
German Champion 25 km; 2nd place 10 km; 3rd place 5 km
Team World Champion
5th place FINA World Cup Capri-Naples (ITA) 36 km
Best male German in the overall World Cup ranking
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2006:
German Champion 25 km
1st place European Cup London (GBR) 10 km
1st place “Faros Marathon” (CRO) 16 km
1st place World Cup Shantou (CHN) 10 km
1st place World Cup Singapore (SIN) 10 km
3rd place FINA World Cup Ohrid (MKD) 30 km
4th place FINA World Cup Hernandarias-Parana (ARG) 88 km
4th place in the overall World Cup ranking
2007:
German champion 25 km
1st place FINA Grand Prix Capri-Naples (ITA) 36 km
2nd place FINA Grand Prix Hernandaria-Parana (ARG) 88 km
3rd place FINA Grand Prix Sabac (SRB) 19 km
4th place FINA Grand Prix overall ranking
2009:
1st place FINA Grand Prix in Rosario (ARG) 15 km
1st place FINA 10 km World Cup in Roberval (CAN)
1st place “Faros Marathon” in Stari-Grad (CRO) 16 km with a new course record in 3:01 hours
2nd place FINA Grand Prix in Viedma (ARG) 15 km
2nd place FINA Grand Prix in Ohrid (MKD) 30 km
2nd place Great North Swim (GBR) 1 mile
3rd place FINA Grand Prix Lac-Memphrémagog (CAN) 34 km
3rd place FINA Grand Prix overall ranking
2010:
2nd place FINA Grand Prix Rosario (ARG) 15 km
2nd place FINA Grand Prix Santa Fe – Coronda (ARG) 57 km
2nd place FINA Grand Prix Hernandarias – Parana (ARG) 88 km
2nd place FINA Grand Prix Ohrid (MKD) 30 km
German champion 25 km
1st place Rei do Mar in Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
4th place FINA Grand Prix overall ranking
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2011:
1st place “Faros Marathon” in Stari-Grad (CRO) 16 km
3rd place FINA Grand Prix Rosario (ARG) 15 km
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2012:
German champion 25 km
1st place Maui Channel Relay (USA) 16 km
1st place Lake Tahoe Relay (USA) 15 km
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2013:
1st place FINA World Cup Roberval (CAN) 10 km
1st place Henley Classics (GBR) 2.1km
1st place Great North Swim in Windermere (GBR) 1 mile
1st place “Faros Marathon” in Stari-Grad (CRO) 16 km
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2014:
3rd place FINA Grand Prix Santa Fe – Coronda (ARG) 57 km
6th place European Championships in Berlin (GER) 25 km
1st place Maui Channel Relay (USA) 16 km
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2015:
9th place World Championships in Kazan (RUS) 25 km
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2017:
1st place FINA Grand Prix Ohrid (MKD) 30 km
1st place Great Scottich Swim in Glasgow (GBR) 1 mile
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2018:
3rd place FINA Grand Prix Lax St.-Jean (CAN) 32 km
10th place European Championships in Glasgow (GBR) 25 km
2nd place German Championships 10 km
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