Michael Raelert

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Michael Raelert
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Raelert in 2013
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Born (1980-08-29) 29 August 1980 (age 39)
Residence Rostock, Germany
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
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CountryGermany

Michael Raelert (born 29 August 1980) is a German triathlete who is the 2009 and 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion. [1] [2] In 2010, Raelert won Ironman 70.3 races at Switzerland, California, and Germany, as well as the 28th Avia Wildflower Triathlon.

Raelert's older brother, Andreas Raelert, is also an active triathlete.

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References

  1. Carlson, Timothy; Herbert Krabel (14 November 2009). "Michael Raelert and Julie Dibens take Clearwater 70.3 Worlds 09". Slowtwitch.com. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
  2. Carlson, Timothy (13 November 2010). "Raelert repeats, Swallow surprises". Slowtwitch.com. Retrieved 13 November 2010.