Celia Jentzsch (Germany)

In 2021, I started triathlon because I’ve always loved swimming and recently discovered that I’m a pretty solid runner. But even though I was strong in swimming and running, cycling was the one piece where I needed to level up to truly compete at the top. And let’s be real—cycling is expensive. 

At the same time, I discovered some Swim&Run (Aquathlon) races. They felt more natural to me— pure racing and no expensive gear. 

I had no idea what to expect—no teammates, no experience, just curiosity. On race day, another SwimRunner quickly explained the transitions to me. What started as an experiment turned into a 

victory. I crossed the finish line as first woman. 

I focus on Sprint and Half-Distance races, and my favorites so far have been Rheinsberg, where I finished as the first female, and ÖTILLÖ Cannes, my first international race, where I placed 

second. 

The MySwimRunChampionship is an incredible opportunity to connect with the SwimRun world and take on new adventures in amazing surroundings. I’m thrilled to be part of it and can’t wait to 

race on the world stage! 

Follow my story on the way to the World Championships Sprint and Half Marathon …

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