Zibi Szlufcik - President of the Challenge Family Board

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Alright, today's guest is someone I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past 10-15 years, and he’s a true visionary in the world of triathlon. 

His life story reads like an adventure novel, and his passion for sports has shaped an organization that has changed the face of triathlons around the globe. 

From escaping behind the Iron Curtain to winning winter triathlon world titles and building Challenge Family into an iconic global series, His journey is nothing short of inspiring. 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into his early days, his role in Powerbar Europe, the incredible growth of Challenge Family over 21 years, and what it takes to make a mark in the highly competitive world of triathlon. 

Challenge Roth 

Magnus Ditlev 7.24, Patrick Lange 7.30, Ben Kanute 7.37
Daniela Ryf 8.08, Anne Haug 8.21, Laura Philipp 8.25
What is it about Roth? The pros, the fans, the records?

Final Three:

If you could go back, what advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Three non-family people you'd love to have dinner with, living or dead?
Where do you see yourself and Challenge Family in 5 years from now?

Rapid-Fire Questions:

What's your favorite Challenge Family race location?
Beer or wine after a race?
What would be worse, being attacked by a bear or a shark?
Most two used apps on your phone?
If you could add a fourth event to the triathlon, what would it be?
Best decade of music?
Coffee or tea before a race?
What's one triathlon gadget you can't live without?
If you could change one rule in triathlon, what would it be?
Greatest movie of all time?

 

Links

Greg Bennett

https://www.bennettendurance.com/

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Zibi Szlufcik

https://www.challenge-family.com/
Find Zibi on social media:
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Instagram- Challenge Family