World Triathlon photographer Petko Beier shares his top ten photos of 2021, in the season like no other.
Event: „Die Finals“ – Paratriathlon Mixed Relay as side event of a German Championship of different sports – June 3rd
Description: Para athlete Elke van Engelen racing at the iconic venue of the Berliner Olympiastadion.
Event: 1. Bitburger 0,0% Triathlon-Bundesliga Potsdam – June 27th
Description: “Why swimming in, when floating on water is an option?”
Event: Mainova IRONMAN European Championship Frankfurt – August 15th
Description: “Calm before the storm” – the rescue service uses the last seconds before the action.
Event: Collins Cup – August 28th
Description: Braden Currie celebrates his finish at the Collins Cup 2021 with the flag of team international.
Event: The Championship Samorin – August 29th
Description: Winners press conference of The Championship Samorin – the disadvantage of a higher rated race the day before. But the guys will be rising.
Event: DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep – September 5th
Description: “When running slower, it won’t be over any sooner!” – Anne Haug after her finish when running a 2:43h marathon.
Event: Super League Triathlon Munich – September 12th
Description: The spectacular venue of Olympiastadion Munich hosted the Super League Triathlon Series for the first time. Hoping for more.
Event: HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon Championship Series Hamburg – September 16th
Description: No effort is too high when standing Covid-19.
Event: HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon Championship Series Hamburg – September 16th
Description: Age groupers are looking forward to their race in Hamburg and even endure the additional mask requirement before the start.
Event: HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon Championship Series Hamburg – September 16th
Description: Home advantage – 3 pro races with 3 wins. The German team is most successful in a WTCS on home soil – young guns deliver in absence of some Olympic stars.