PILMAN 2025

Pilman is a matter of the heart for me, and this year I was at the start for the third time. Knowledge of the hilly course, which is a pleasant change from the usual flat races, was my advantage. After resting from my first Ironman and a training camp in Livigno, I felt strong, although a bike crash just before the race prevented me from swimming for a week.

The plan was clear: build a lead on the bike and maintain it. And it worked. Despite a slower swim, I set a high pace on the bike and went into the run with a lead. The run felt great, I managed to set a new personal best on this course at 1:18 and comfortably secured the victory. This result gave me huge confidence and confirmed that the season is far from over.