Mario Huys
Belgian triathlete

Mario Huys

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Belgian triathlete
Gender:
Male
Places:
Belgium
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RowerTriathlete
Work field:
Sports
Birth:
9 February 1959(Bruges, Arrondissement of Bruges, West Flanders, Flemish Region)
Star sign:
Aquarius
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Introduction

Mario Huys is a former professional triathlete from Belgium who is currently living in Austria. He is the head coach and managing director of Mario Huys Coaching. Huys holds a master's degree in sports science. He is a former coach of the Oakley Transition Ironman Team and founding member of Triangel Institut, Ironman Nice and Ironman 70.3 Monaco.

Athletic career highlights

  • Former world record holder for double Ironman 19:54 (two Ironman races consecutively, both under 10 hours)
  • Coached two pro triathletes to each break the world record (Luc Van Lierde and Yvonne van Vlerken)
  • Completed 18 Ironman branded races as well as 24 Ironman distance triathlons for a total of 42 Ironman finishes
  • Won 11 Long distance races
  • Vice European Champion Ironman Distance Köln 1985
  • Ironman personal best time 8:19
  • Best finish at the Ironman World Championships - 11th place
  • Ironman Hawaii best time 8:48
  • Marathon personal best 2:28
  • Member Belgian Olympic rowing team
  • Professional Triathlete for 14 years
  • Semi Professional Cyclist for 2 years by ADR Greg LeMond’s team
  • Skiing instructor, mountain guide, rafting guide, canyoning guide and paraglider

Coaching highlights

  • Philippe Methion France (European and French Triathlon Champ)
  • Luc Van Lierde Belgium (Hawaii Ironman Champ)
  • Kate Allen Australia (Olympic Gold and 2 Ironman wins)
  • Daniel Hechenblaickner Austria (International Triathlon and Duathlon Champ)
  • Yvonne van Vlerken Netherlands (World Duathlon and Ironman Champ)
  • Manuel Wyss Switzerland (National Champ)
  • Irina Kirchler Austria (National Champ, Olympic team Austria)
  • Scott Ragsdale United States (7 IM in Emirates in 7 days)
  • José Jeuland France (National Champ)

Pro athletes currently coached by Mario

  • Michael Weiss Austria (Olympian, Ironman Champ and Xterra Champ)
  • Josef Fuchs Austria (World Champion FIS Masters, 2 x Bronze FIS Masters and Silver Medallist)
  • Lisa Reiss Austria (professional alpine skier)
  • Dorian Wagner Germany (National Champ)