Elite Ultra-Endurance Athlete Carsten Rieger is a 22 Time IRONMAN Finisher

Carsten Rieger is an established internationally ranked 22-time IRONMAN Triathlon Finisher.

Competing in IRONMAN racing isn’t merely about competition; it’s about pushing human boundaries of physical excellence, and spirit to their absolute limits, where each race, presents a whirlwind of challenges, testing my commitment, strength, and determination.

Each finish line is a euphoric life-changing experience, that builds character, inner strength, self-belief, and gratitude.

22 Times IRONMAN Triathlete Finsiher
IRONMAN Global Triathlete Ambassador
IRONMAN Foundation Volunteer
K-Swiss IRONMAN Triathlete (Former)
Zoot Sports Global Triathlete Ambassador
Team Zoot Triathlete
IRONMAN Certified Coach

I am self-coached. My first two triathlons ever were IRONMAN 70.3 Mile Races.

My third triathlon was a full IRONMAN 140.6 mile race right here in my home State, Florida along the magical turquoise coastline in Panama City Beach IRONMAN 140.6 Florida. From that day forward, I never looked back as I found my happy place. There are times that I may race an IRONMAN 70.3 distance race but merely to test my fitness level or simply to try out a new nutrition product.

During my entire triathlon racing, career I have been fortunate to successfully finish every race that I entered. Making it 22 IRONMAN long-course races to date. Anyone who has attempted a single full distance IRONMAN race will vouch that this is a major accomplishment for any very exceptionally well trained uber fit athlete, whether competing as an age-grouper, elite, or professional level.

Yes. I am bragging. Yes. I am proud of myself, for I was not razed in an athletic family. I always feel welcomed and loved by the Global IRONMAN racing community for we are one large Ohana (family). One that deeply cares and supports one another both on and off the race course.

Carsten Rieger

Ultimate Optimist
Elite Athlete

This sport has taught me more about life and the endless possibilities and my abilities than I ever thought humanly imaginable.

To date, I am deeply invested in this life changing sport and am proud to be an IRONMAM Global Triathlete Ambassador for The IRONMAN Group and a Volunteer for the IRONMAN Foundation where I get to give my time and energy to the very community that we race in.

What is an
IRONMAN 140.6

Swim Distance
2.4 Miles (3.9 KM)

Bike Distance
112 Miles (180.3 KM)

Run Distance
26.2 Miles (42.2 KM)

Total Distance
140.6 Miles (226.3 KM)

This is IRONMAN 140.6

2.55 min video

Training In Paradise

The mere act of completing an IRONMAN race is a remarkable victory lap in itself and is a major accomplishment in the Global Athletic Community.

Every 140.6 miles IRONMAN race is unique and unpredictable bringing many challenging variables. No matter how much you’ve invested, and trained it is totally unpredictable once the race gun goes off at the start of the race. From your overall health, heart, mind, stomach GI distress, mechanical, so too technical challenges ranging from wetsuit, clothing, socks, bike, running shoe, nutrition, weather temperatures, rain, and wind.

Brand Ambassador Accomplishment

Over the years my interaction with the brands listed below have helped me reach my goals and accomplishments. A huge, THANK YOU, to the countless companies that continue to motivate, inspire and help me to follow my dreams to compete against the finest, fittest and fastest endurance triathletes in the world.

Why I Compete in Ultra Distance Multi-Sport

As a competitive IRONMAN athlete I thrive on the discipline, dedication and all the vigorous training regimen that this sport provides. So too, does competing against the fittest athletes on the Global Stage. I find this sport to be both humbling, gratifying, challenging, physical, mental and an absolute privilege. An experience I cherish and never take for granted each time I toe the start and finish line.