Ironman Champion - 2008 -Ironman Western Australia

"I love my Newtons! They look great and they are super light! I love the forefoot technology and they have improved my running!" - Tim Berkel

Tim Berkel, is a Professional Triathlete based in Australia. Tim is quickly becoming one of Australia's top Ironman athletes. He is only 24 years old, and with only four Ironman races under his belt, he has already won his first Ironman event in Western Australia on December 7th, 2008. Tim's achievement over his short career also makes him the second youngest Ironman winner in the 30 year history of Ironman racing worldwide. Thomas Hellriegel, also won 1995 Ironman Lanzarote when he was 24.

Tim is a vivacious young athlete, with many years ahead of him in the sport. He is currently ranked 17th in the world over long course events. With his natural talent, engaging personality and absolute commitment to the hard work ahead, there is every reason to believe that Tim can achieve his goals and, ultimately, stand on the podium in Hawaii.

Visit Tim's website at www.timberkel.com

2009 Race Schedule

• February 8 - Ironman 70.3 - Geelong, Vic, Australia
• Feburary 22 - Oceania & Australian Long Course Championships - Huskisson, NSW, Australia
• March 22 - Aviva Ironman 70.3 - Singapore
• April 5 - Ironman Australia - Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
• April 19 - Ironman 70.3 - China
• June 7 - Revolution 3 Middlebury - Connecticut, USA
• June 14 - Eagelman 70.3 - Cambridge, Maryland, USA
• July 12 - Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island- Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• July 19 - Vineman Ironman 70.3 -Sonoma County, California, USA
• August 2 - Ironman 70.3 Calgary - Canada
• August 16 - Ironman 70.3 - Lake Stevens
• October 24-25 - ITU World Long Course Championships - Perth, WA, Australia
• October - Gold Coast Half Ironman - Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
• November - Scody Half Ironman - Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
• November - Campbell's Half Ironman - Shepparton, VIC, Australia

RACE RESULTS

• 2009 - 3rd Place - Country Energy Ironman Australia Triathlon (8:31:43)
• 2008 - 1st Place – Busselton IRONMAN, W.A
• 2008 - 2nd Place - Scody Half Ironman, Port Macquaire, NSW
• 2008 - 2nd Place – NSW Long Course Championships, Forster, NSW
• 2008 - 2nd Place – Gold Coast Half Ironman, Calypso Bay, QLD
• 2008 - 8th Place – Singapore 70.3, Singapore
• 2008 - 7th Place – Vineman 70.3, Sonoma County, California, USA
• 2008 - 5th Place – Ironman 70.3, Providence, Rhode, Island, USA
• 2008 - 6th Place – Eagleman 70.3, Cambridge, Maryland, USA
• 2008 - 1st Place – Port Douglas Triathalon, QLD
• 2008 - 4th Place - Panthers IRONMAN Australia - Port Macquarie NSW
• 2008 - 2nd Place – Australia Long Course Championship Pro, Huskisson, NSW
• 2008 - 9th Place – Geelong 70.3, VIC
• 2007 - 1st Place - Campbells Half Ironman, Shepparton, VIC
• 2007 - 4th Place - Scody Half Ironman, Port Macquarie, NSW
• 2007 - 2nd Place - Gold Coast Half Ironman, QLD
• 2007 - 4th Place - Airlie Beach Triathlon, QLD
• 2007 - 10th Place - Rappersill Jona 70.3 SWITZERLAND
• 2007 - 29th Place - Bardolino Italy Olympic Distance Triathalon, ITALY
• 2007 - 5th Place - Ironman, SWITZERLAND
• 2007 - 7th Place - Ironman Australia - Port Macquarie 2007, NSW ( Youngest Top 10 Finisher)
• 2007 - 5th Place - Australia Long Course Championship, Huskisson, NSW