Jozsef Major
Jozsef Major
Jozsef Major

My sports career began at the age of ten. After running as a youth, my high school teacher suggested me to focus on duathlon races as well. Thanks to her, I participated in several World Games as a member of the Hungarian National Team.

My triathlon career started in college. Thanks to my coaches and their outstanding professionalism my results improved continuously. It soon became clear that the longer distance is more suitable for me. From 2002 I have been specifically preparing for that. I am especially proud of my 7 Ironman Distance National Champion titles (2005 - 2011), my best result (19th-8:39:52) at the Hawaiian World Championship and my Ironman Arizona victory. These results made me an internationally recognized triathlete.

Since February 2009 Sergio Borges has been my head coach. With his experience (as a coach and as a multiple ironman) and knowledge and with my ambition and perseverance, success is inevitable.

Testimonial: 
"I like ISM saddles because they are so different from other saddles. At first sight I was surprised about how it looked, but soon I realized that this was the most suitable saddle that I have ever used." "In July I won the Ironman Distance National Championship for the 7th time in a row on my ISM Racing Saddle. My ISM and me are inseparable, unbeatable, and likeable."
Home: 
Hungary & Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Nickname: 
Joe Major, Majorka (in my home town)
What Saddle Do You Ride: 
Adamo Racing II
Favorite Music: 
Ennio Morricone. Black Eyed Peas, Guru Josh Project (Infinity 2008)
Favorite Food: 
Hungarian cuisine
How Do You Relax: 
Hanging out with my friends and family.
How Do You Prepare For An Event: 
I eat a large dose of homemade stew on the previous day.
Recent Achievement: 
I earned my 7th Ironman Distance National Champion title. I had a Kona PR!
Favorite Quote: 
“Don’t give up! Climb out of the ditch, lick your wounds, learn from what happened, and return even stronger!” (Benny Vansteelant, multiple Duathlon World Champion)
What's In Your Transition Bag You Can't Live Without: 
My favorite toys, my HRM and power meter.
Where Do You See Yourself In Ten Years: 
Still on the racecourse with my wife and my kiddos.
Your Website: 
http://www.jozsefmajor.com/
Career Highlights: 
  • 9-time ironman distance champion
  • IRONMAN ARIZONA CHAMPION 2008
  • IRONMAN CHINA RUNNER-UP 2010
  • 7-TIME IRONMAN DISTANCE HUNGARIAN CHAMPION (2005-2011)
  • 19th at the IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2011
  • Multiple ironman top-5 finisher
  • Athlete of the Year (Hungary) – Long distance triathlon (2006-2011)