Jan Frodeno

January 4, 2024
Triathlete

Quick Facts

Jan Frodeno
Full Name Jan Frodeno
Occupation Triathlete
Date Of Birth Aug 18, 1981(1981-08-18)
Age 43
Birthplace Cologne
Country Germany
Birth City North Rhine-Westphalia
Horoscope Leo

Jan Frodeno Biography

Name Jan Frodeno
Birthday Aug 18
Birth Year 1981
Place Of Birth Cologne
Home Town North Rhine-Westphalia
Birth Country Germany
Birth Sign Leo
Parents Christa Frodeno
Spouse Emma Snowsill
Children(s) Sienna Sofia Frodeno, Lucca Leo Frodeno

Jan Frodeno is one of the most popular and richest Triathlete who was born on August 18, 1981 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Triathlete who was awarded a gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

He was competing against Mariomola at the 2012 Olympics.

Born in Cologne, Frodeno started out as a swimmer in South Africa at the age of 15, and he entered triathlon in 2000. He then went to Germany to compete in the Triathlon-Bundesliga, and qualified for the national team in 2002. As part of the national team he trained at the Olympic Training Centre in Saarbrücken. Before his Olympic victory, his best result was placing sixth in the 2007 World Championships, and winning the German Championship the same year. He had previously also placed second and third in various races of the World Cup from 2005 to 2008.

Frodeno is married to Emma Snowsill, the gold medalist in women’s triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Cologne (Germany).

Jan Frodeno Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Triathlete
House Living in own house.

Jan Frodeno is one of the richest Triathlete from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jan Frodeno 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started swimming at age 15 and began competing in triathlons at 18.

In 2009 and 2010, he finished fourth in the World Championship Triathlon Series.

Jan Frodeno (born 18 August 1981) is a German triathlete. He is the gold medal winner in men’s triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 3-time winner of the Ironman World Championship in 2015, 2016, and 2019, and 2-time winner of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2015 and 2018. He is the world record holder for the long distance, set in Roth, Germany in 2016 with 7:35:39 hours.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 4 in
Weight 75 kg

Jan Frodeno height 6 ft 4 in Jan weight 75 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jan Frodeno Dating?

According to our records, Jan Frodeno married to Emma Snowsill. As of December 1, 2023, Jan Frodeno’s is not dating anyone.

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He won his second Ironman World Championship in October 2016, pulling away from 2014 champion and countryman Sebastian Kienle early on the run. Like in his 2015 victory he did not produce the races fastest split in any portion of the race but was very solid throughout. With Patrick Lange taking 3rd place, it was the first sweep by a country since 1997, when Germany also managed the feat with Thomas Hellriegel, Jürgen Zäck, and Lothar Leder.

Facts & Trivia

Jan Ranked on the list of most popular Triathlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Jan Frodeno celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

He won his second Ironman 70.3 World Championship in September 2018, defeating his fellow Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee and defending champion Javier Gomez. However shortly after this victory he suffered a sacral fracture in his lower back as he was travelling home. This injury ruled him out of competition for the remainder of the year.

Top Facts about Jan Frodeno

  1. Jan Frodeno is a German triathlete born on August 18, 1981.
  2. He won the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii three times (2015, 2016, and 2019).
  3. Frodeno also won the Olympic gold medal in triathlon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
  4. He holds the current world record for the fastest Ironman distance race time (7:35:39).
  5. Frodeno has been named German Sportsman of the Year twice (2015 and 2019).
  6. He is known for his exceptional swimming ability and has set multiple swim course records.
  7. Frodeno suffered a stress fracture in his sacrum during training in early 2020.
  8. He is married to fellow triathlete Emma Snowsill and they have two children together.
  9. Frodeno has competed professionally since 2002 and has over $4 million in career earnings.
  10. In addition to his athletic achievements, he is involved with various charitable organizations including Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and World Bicycle Relief.

Is Jan frodeno retired?

Three-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno has today announced that he won’t be racing at Kona this coming October, and that 2023 will most likely be his last year competing as a pro triathlete.

Is Jan frodeno injured?

Frodeno’s 2022 has been marred by injury. He skipped the 2021 IRONMAN World Championships held earlier this year due to a recurring Achilles injury.

Is Jan frodeno South African?

Frodeno grew up in South Africa , living there between 1992 and 2004. He learned to swim at 15 and started competing in surf lifesaving competitions in

  1. After watching the triathlon event at the 2000 Olympics, Frodeno turned his sights on that sport.

What's the fastest Ironman time?

PlaceTimeYear
1.| 7:21:12| 2021
2.| 7:36:35| 2021
3.| 7:39:25| 2018

Why is Jan frodeno not racing?

Join Triathlete The 2022 season has been an unlucky one for Frodeno, who has been battling an Achilles injury that forced him to withdraw from the St. George Ironman World Championship race in May.

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