Raynard Tissink

Started triathlon at age 16 as a junior in May 1990.

Went on to win numerous junior duathlon titles and even canoe triathlon titles, before moving to swim triathlon.
Won multiple South African titles in Olympic and Long Distance Triathlons, and numerous Olympic distance races in Europe, before switching to Ironman in 2000.

I have been married to Natalie for 13 years and we have 2 children – Kade our son aged 10 and Jordi our daughter aged 7.

We are very involved with Online Coaching and are opening an Indoor Triathlon Training Academy in Port Elizabeth in January next year.

Home: 
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Nickname: 
Ray
What Saddle Do You Ride: 
Racing
Favorite Music: 
Everything, from Green Day to Pink
Favorite Food: 
Jelly babies
How Do You Relax: 
Dirt Biking
How Do You Prepare For An Event: 
30 to 40 hours of training a week
Recent Achievement: 
Winner at Ironman Wisconsin
What's In Your Transition Bag You Can't Live Without: 
My Oakley Sunglasses
Where Do You See Yourself In Ten Years: 
Old and tired...
Your Website: 
http://www.raynardtissink.com/
Career Highlights: 

Have finished 23 Ironman distance events to date, with 6 wins, 14 Top 5 finishes and 2 top 10 finishes in Kona..
IM Korea 2002, 2007 Winner
IM South Africa 2005 Winner
IM Austria 2005, Winner
IM Canada 2003, Winner
IM Wisconsin 2009, Winner
70.3 South Africa 2008, Winner
70.3 South Africa 2009, Winner
IM World Championships 2004& 2005: Finished in 10th and 7th respectively