Rutger Beke
Throughout his career, Rutger Beke has always raced at the "pointy end" of each and every race. Known as the best cyclist/runner at the Ironman distance, Beke has compiled an impressive list of wins and podium finishes at both the half Ironman and full Ironman distances. His finishes include a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th at the Ford Ironman World Championships, 1st place Ironman Cozumel 2009, 1st place Ironman Arizona in 2007, 1st place at the innagural Monaco Half Ironman, 2nd place Wildflower Long Course Triathlon, 3rd place California Half Ironman and winner Belgian Olympic Distance Championship. Beke currently lives and trains in Leuven, Belgium with his wife Sofie and their beautiful daughters Tille and Farah.