Thomas Hellriegel
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Feb 22, 2011
Dubbed “Hell on Wheels” due to his cycling prowess, the diminutive German changed the dynamics of how the race could be won in Kona. He was runner-up twice, once to Mark Allen (’95) and once to Luc Van Lierde (’96), but captured the win in 1997. He finished top ten in Kona eight times, his personal best was 7:57 and he won in Lanzarote (‘95,’03), Canada (’96), Lake Placid (’99) and New Zealand (’00). Photo: Rich Cruse
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.