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It'd be true to say that triathlon racing runs through Frederic Funk's veins, given that both his parents were also professional triathletes. It's a fact that also helps explain why he completed his first ever triathlon aged just five, going on to race short distance in youth and junior categories. In his final year as a junior he finished as German Champion, and qualified for the World Championships.
As his experience grew, so did his awareness of his strengths. He began to realise that his power on the bike gave him an advantage in non-drafting races, so in 2018 he focussed on middle distance 70.3 Ironman events. It was a good move, netting him four podium finishes in his first year as a pro athlete.
He continued to build on this early success, racking up a string of podium finishes and several wins over the next few years, culminating in a 2nd place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lathi, Finland. Frederic made his long distance debut in 2025, and it turned out to be a good year – at Challenge Roth he netted a 5th place, and he also came home with a podium at Ironman Switzerland.
The return to Roth was symbolic, because it was where he first raced as a child. He said of this race, "there was no question in my mind that my first long-distance triathlon would take place in Roth..."
ABOUT FREDERIC
What music do you use to motivate yourself in the last 30 minutes before a race?
American hip hop, mainly Travis Scott.
What is your training must-have?
Music or a training partner to chat to are essential.
How many hours per week do you spend on the bike and what's your favourite training session?
Around 10-15 hours. I really love just going out on long rides, seeing new places and discovering new roads to train on.
How do you recover after a long day of training?
Lots of coffee, food and Netflix.
What do you do when not swimming, cycling or running?
I spend time with my girlfriend and try to rest my legs as much as possible :D Sometimes we visit my parents and go hiking in the mountains.
What is your biggest strength?
I’m definitely an optimist! It helps the people around me and is particularly useful in difficult situations.
What is important to you?
Whatever you do, make sure you have fun doing it!
What’s your life motto?
Do what you love, love what you do.
MILESTONES
3rd Place Ironman Switzerland
Winner Allgäu Triathlon Classic
2nd Place Challenge The Championship
2th Place Ironman 70.3 World Championship
Winner Challenge Samarkand
Winner Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
Winner Ironman Zell am See
3th Place Challenge The Championship
5th Place Ironman 70.3 World Championship
5th Place PTO Canadian Open
Winner Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
2nd Place Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau
Winner Triathlon Buschhütten
Winner Challenge St. Pölten
Winner ETU European Middle Distance Challenge Walchsee
3rd Place Challenge "The Championship" Šamorín
Winner Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
17th Place PTO Championship
3rd Place Triathlon Ratingen Pushing Limits Race
Winner 33. Int. Austria Triathlon Ironman/Halbdistanz
2nd Place Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
Winner Stadttriathlon Erding
Winner Challenge Heilbronn
3rd Place Challenge Riccione
Winner Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote
2nd Place Ironman 70.3 Zell am See
