Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier

01 March, 2021

Petko Beier, World Triathlon and sport photographer, shares a collection of fine moments, from his extensive coverage of triathlon.
 

Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“I believe I can fly!” Being allowed to go into the water at the mixed team relay, of the World Triathlon race in 2014, was an honour for me and enabled me to produce that eye catcher.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“Daddy, when I grow up…” Father and son watch the swim start of the IRONMAN Germany Frankfurt 2005. Start of my more ambitious photo work.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“We did it!” Team Germany wins the Team Relay World Championships at the 2013 World Triathlon Series in Hamburg.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“Party on!” The sadly deceased Laurent Vidal (FRA) with Kris Gemmell at one of the big after race parties – Budapest 2010.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“We do it, but safety first!” Organising races under COVID-19 restrictions requires new ways – 2020 Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“The beauty of clear water.” Photographing from within the clear water at the World Triathlon Championships Cozumel was a pleasure.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“The moment we found the name of our daughter.” Kitschy but true – WCS Hamburg 2011.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“Back to the roots.” Coming back to the place of my own greatest triathlon successes again and again is a special experience - 2019 DATEV Challenge Roth.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“The only way is up!” It’s a pity that it was a flash in the pan – race from the Schwarzsee up to the Kitzbüheler Horn – WTS Kitzbühel 2013.
Great moments in triathlon by Petko Beier
“Inspired by, competed with and praised.” Michael Rauschendorfer played a big part in me being able to take that picture at the Ironman Germany Frankfurt 2011. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2019