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John Hellemans looks back on his long career in triathlon, initially as a successful competitor, and subsequently as a coach, sports medicine doctor and advisor for some of New Zealand's best-performing triathletes. He provides a fascinating insight into the professional triathlon world and its personalities, including athletes and other coaches.
About the author
Dr John Hellemans has combined his triathlon activities with a medical career since immigrating to New Zealand from Holland in 1978. He has won six national titles and represented New Zealand at several world championship events and the 1990 Commonwealth Games; as an amateur he has won eight World Masters titles. He has built a reputation coaching and advising some of New Zealand's best-performing triathletes. John coaches at the Canterbury Triathlon Academy and advises the national High Performance Programme. He lives in Christchurch where he continues to practise sports medicine.
Summary
John Hellemans looks back on his long career in triathlon, initially as a successful competitor, and subsequently as a coach and sports medicine doctor for some of New Zealand’s best-performing triathletes.
