Luc Van Lierde
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Feb 22, 2011
In 1996, the Belgian became the first European to win in Hawaii in his first attempt at the distance and set the course record that still stands today. The following year in Roth at Ironman Europe, Van Lierde set a new Ironman world record in 7:50:27. He won his second Hawaii title in 1999. His other wins included back-to-back wins in Malaysia (’03, ’04). 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.