Mario Huys

Mario Huys (born 9 February 1959) is a former professional triathlete from Belgium who is currently living in Austria. He is the head coach and managing director of Mario Huys Coaching. Huys holds a master's degree in sports science. He is a former coach of the Oakley Transition Ironman Team^[1] and founding member of Triangel Institut,^{[citation needed]} Ironman Nice and Ironman 70.3 Monaco.^{[citation needed]}

Mario Huys

Personal information
Born	(1959-02-09) 9 February 1959 (age 66) Bruges, Belgium
Medal record Representing  Belgium Men's triathlon

Athletic career highlights

• Former world record holder for double Ironman 19:54^[2] (two Ironman races consecutively, both under 10 hours)
• Coached two pro triathletes to each break the world record (Luc Van Lierde and Yvonne van Vlerken)
• Completed 18 Ironman branded races as well as 24 Ironman distance triathlons for a total of 42 Ironman finishes
• Won 11 Long distance races
• Vice European Champion Ironman Distance Köln 1985
• Ironman personal best time 8:19
• Best finish at the Ironman World Championships - 11th place
• Ironman Hawaii best time 8:48
• Marathon personal best 2:28
• Member of Belgian Olympic rowing team
• Professional triathlete for 14 years
• Semi-professional cyclist for two years by ADR Greg LeMond’s team
• Skiing instructor, mountain guide, rafting guide, canyoning guide and paraglider

Coaching highlights

• Philippe Methion France (European and French Triathlon Champ)
• Luc Van Lierde Belgium (Hawaii Ironman Champ)
• Kate Allen Australia (Olympic gold and 2 Ironman wins)
• Daniel Hechenblaickner Austria (International Triathlon and Duathlon Champ)
• Yvonne van Vlerken Netherlands (World Duathlon and Ironman Champ)^[3]
• Manuel Wyss Switzerland (National Champ)
• Irina Kirchler Austria (National Champ, Olympic team Austria)
• Scott Ragsdale United States (7 IM in Emirates in 7 days)^[4][5]
• José Jeuland France (National Champ)

Pro athletes currently coached by Huys

• Michael Weiss Austria (Olympian, Ironman Champ and Xterra Champ)^[6]
• Josef Fuchs Austria (World Champion FIS Masters, 2 x bronze FIS Masters and silver medallist)
• Lisa Reiss Austria (professional alpine skier)
• Dorian Wagner Germany (National Champ)