Manuel Debus
Manuel Debus (* 1948 in Nuremberg ) is a German physiotherapist , author and former triathlete .
Life
With Detlef Kühnel, Debus is one of two Germans who first contested an Ironman triathlon in 1982 . This makes him the founding father of the German triathlon movement. He has compiled his experiences from the World Championship races at Ironman Hawaii in a book. He wrote the first German-language manual on the subject of triathlon, which helped many athletes to get started in a previously unknown sport.
In 1983 Debus created the first organizational structures and founded the DTV (German Triathlon Association), one of the two predecessor associations of today's German Triathlon Union (DTU).
His original profession is a textile merchant. After studying business administration, he learned the profession of masseur and med. Lifeguard. He is now the owner of a physical practice in Nuremberg . Manuel Debus is married to Margit Debus and has a son and a daughter.
Sporting successes
| Date / year | rank | competition | venue | time | comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1987 | 414 | Ironman Hawaii |
 Kona
|
11:30:26 | |
| Oct 26, 1985 | 198 | Ironman Hawaii |
Kona |
11:11:29 | |
| Oct 22, 1983 | 114 | Ironman Hawaii |
Kona |
11:24:54 | |
| Oct 9, 1982 | 331 | Ironman Hawaii |
Kona |
12:42:19 |
literature
- Triathlon - More than a challenge . CD Verlagsgesellschaft Böblingen, 1986, 2nd edition, ISBN 3-921432-47-2
Web links
- Video hello germany: 35 years of Ironman (February 18, 2013, 5:36 p.m., 6:19 min.) In the ZDFmediathek , accessed on February 3, 2014. (offline)
- Report from Bayr. Radio - The Iron Men
Individual evidence
- ^ Weber-Roth , History 1983-85
- ↑ Homepage Manuel Debus
- ^ Result lists Ironman Hawaii
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Debus, Manuel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German physiotherapist, author and former triathlete |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nuremberg |