ENTRY LIST FROM THE PALM TREES TO THE ETERNAL ICE - V2, JUNE 14, 2022

V2, JUNE 14, 2022

FROM THE PALM TREES TO THE ETERNAL ICE

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SWISSMAN 2022, Entry List
 SWISSMAN 2022 ATHLETES

SAMVEL MARGARYAN MARTIN DELECLUSE
1982, TRICLUB YEREVAN 1989, RCBT
VAAGN TOUKHARIAN FRANCOIS KORTLEVEN
It is one’s of the main challenges of triathlon world! For the painted flowers (and the views)

MARTIN LANZER WALTER VORSSELMANS
1984, 1964,
STEPHANIE BUCHLI BART VORSSELMANS
Weil das gemeinsame finishen mit meinem Gupfl ein My 10the full distance must be a very nice one.
langersehnter gemeinsamer Traum gewesen wäre. Jetzt
wird sie mit unserem kleinen Zwerg an der Seite stehen,
und mit 1.5x facher Kraft anfeuern können. FABIO PELLEGRINI
 1979, KAHA MULTISPORT
 GLAUBER MARIN
RAINER BINDER Because I´d like to discover a new limit!!!
1974,
HELMUT OTTO
weil es für eines der größten Herausforderungen und GABRIEL RODRIGUES
Abenteuer im Sport ist. Einfach Gänsehaut Gefühle. 1990, KAHA MULTISPORT
 KARIN SALDEN
 Because this race has been bringing me many challeng-
SEAN WHITE es since I signed up in 2020, now it’s a matter of honor to
1980, MUVE ATHLETIC make it happen.
SARA ERNST
Taking on SWISSMAN and XTRI isn’t necessarily about
being the fastest. It’s about overcoming doubts, fears LUCAS BENJAMIN
and proving yourself that not the sky, but only your mind 1983, KAHA MULTISPORT
is the limit. ‘’Being fearless, of what sets your soul on FLAVIO PINOL
fire’’! I love Xtri!!!!

SOPHIE COCHE LUIZ ESCUDERO
1987, 1962, BMC TRIATHLON TEAM
GAUTHIER NICAISE MARCELLA ESCUDERO
Share an amazing experience NICE AND ORGANIZAD CHALLENGER

BENOIT WILMET DANIEL OLIVEIRA
1965, LS TRI TEAM 1984, KAHA MULTISPORT
JP LONGRÉE DENISE PINOL
Pour être finisher de la trilogie historique des Xtri et me I`ve been waiting for this three years !! Let´s go for it
réconcilier définitivement avec la raclette et la fondue au
fromage
 PABLO SAMPAIO
 1983,
BERT PATRICK SADIKI MCCALLA
1962, PRI-DE I did Swissman in 2016 and loved it so much that I had to
RAPHAËL STRÖKER come back!
the hart wants to do it .. . the body isn’t that sure .... but
the mind is confident...love Switserland and one of the
mothers of Xtri. CLAIRE CAMERON
 1979, EDINBURGH ROAD CLUB
 JILL BUNYAN
 It’s been on my bucket list for a while as a challenge and
 goal to race this stunning route in this beautiful country.

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It will be an emotional and physical journey to get to the ILYA REUTSKY
finish line but worth it for a memorable and exhilarating 1979, EVOLUTION TRIATHLON CLUB
experience . BORISS REUCKIS
 I‘d like to experience the challenge SWISSMAN offers
EMMA LAMBERT and to complement my must-have list of Xtri races.
1985, TEAM ZOOT EUROPE
ROB WHITTAKER
 JAMES WILKINS
This area holds a very special place in my heart. Follow- 1988, CLAPHAM CHASERES
ing a near fatal cycling accident 16 years ago, I was told I MATTHEW BARNES FELTHUAS
would never be able to run again. Competing in Xtri has Challenge the mind and body, find my limit.
become my way to show the world I will not be beaten by
my injuries…yet
 JONES DAVID
 1982, PENINSULA TRIATHLON CLUB
FLORA COLLEDGE NICOLA JONES
1986,
 Iconic race and done celtman 2021, and in norseman
PHILIPP WAHL
 2022
Two Solo Swissmans are enough... let’s get back togeth-
er!
 JUSTIN COLE
 1971,
ALLAN RICHARD SUZY COLE
1959,
 Swissman gives me the opportunity to continue my
RUTH ALLAN
 triathlon journey and see what I am capable of in my
A fantastic challenge in stunning scenery 52nd year. The combination of an extreme triathlon in a
 beautiful country is one I can’t let pass. I’m both excited
BARTOSZ POTYRALA and terrified in equal measure!
1981, N/A
ALEKSANDER POTYRALA
 MARTIN GALLIMORE
Po spełnienie marzeń, po przygody i po moc wrażeń. 1986,
 CÉLINE GALLIMORE
BEWLEY JOHN At the end of an Ironman, one hears the immortal words
1974, BTF ‘You are an Ironman’. When finishing Swissman I’m hop-
DAVID ZIMMER ing to hear ‘You are a Swissman’, then I’ll apply for Swiss
 citizenship.
Why not it’s there so do it

 WYNNE STEVEN
CHRIS HARRISON 1974, MANCHESTER TRIATHLON CLUB
1958, DTCC
 ADI MURPHY
VICTORIA HARVEY
 the best race in the world
I have done Norseman and Celtman, twice, so wanted to
complete the original series.
 KRUM KRUMOV
 1981,
CRAIG MOORE DIMITAR VASILEV
1987,
ALEX ROBERTS Swissman is one of the best xtri triathlons in the world,
 top location, top organisation and provides one of the
The best and most beautiful race in the world
 toughest conditions. It”s an honor to be part of it.

GAVIN PRISE RICHELE FRANK
1962, DTCC
 1974,
PATRICIA PRISE
 MATT BARLEE
Continue on Xtri Journey and share this Iconic Swiss
 Swissman is simply incomparable, the best combination
experience (as a 60th year challenge) !
 of personal challenge, race dynamics and the incredible
 beauty of the course. I wouldn’t want to return to racing
 anywhere but here.

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BEN HAYLEY DUEDAHL NIELS
1993, 1961, SVENDBORG TRIKLUB
ERYNN LINEHAN NINA DUEDAHL
Swissman has been a goal of mine for many years as its I love the nature and the people and the race.
one of the original X-tri race course. I love to challenge
my mind & body to its fullest potential.
 HENRIK ABRAHAM
 1970,
LAVOIE JEAN FRANCOIS LOUISE LILLESØ
1983, CLUB DE TRIATHLON 33 I have done Norsman in 2012, a 10 year after challenge
DAISY DUMAIS would be lovely
Cette fois je le fais pour ma famille, pour moi. Il y a un
objectif de dépassement pour moi avec les évenements
vécus l année dernière. Puisse Nath etre avec nous à la MICAEL CHRISTENSEN
ligne d arrivée. 1982, MULTIATLETERNE / WEST COAST RUNNERS
 TANJA CHRISTENSEN
 I want to push my limits and show my two daughters the
LEE CHRISTIAN true beauty and toughness of an Extreme Triathlon in the
1976, most stunning surroundings.
MELINDA LEE
I saw the SwissMan video shortly after running the
Jungfrau Marathon in 2016. I started Triathlon with the BENEDIKT VAN GEMERT
goal of one day completing SwissMan. After 5 years and 1979,
2 CanadaMan finishes, I feel ready. I can’t wait to board GILBERT PETERS
that ferry in Ascona. After competing Celtman! and the fantastic atmosphere, I
 was hoping to experience SWISSMAN one day. I feel very
 lucky to get this chance.
ROLDAN RICARDO
1967, COMUTRICA. - 3 P TRI TEAM
NATALIA PICADO MENDEZ GOOSSEN HUGO
I have waited 4 years to make this dream come true. It’s 1963, -
time to do i LEVAR GOOSSEN
 To challenge myself and support donation for good cause

NIKICA MANDIC
1981, GENI KAMENI JEROEN BOON
IGOR KRSTANOVIC 1989,
Leidenschaft JASPER VAN GELDER
 2 years in the making, building up excitement for the new
 sportive chapter in my life. The Swissman is my gateway
MARTIN BUCEK to the extreme triathlons and who knows even more
1978, MST JIHLAVA extreme things in the future! Looking forward!
LENKA BUČKOVÁ
After Janosik, ICON and other extreme triathlons not
included in Xtri World Tour, Swissman is the next step in KEES WINKELHORST
my Xtri journey :-) 1980, RETO
 JORN TEN VOORDE
 like einstein said but then different: Life is like riding an
SUSI BAERENTZEN xtreme triathlon. “to keep your balance you must keep
1985, TEAM SHARKY doing them!
LARS BAERENTZEN
The most beautiful race on the planet

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MIKE VAN BEEK DANIEL GLORIA
1989, NO CLUB 1971, BGSA
MIEKE VAN BEEK DESPREZ LYDIE
because i can A geographical and interior journey

SANDER DE VRIES DAVID MENIGOZ
1974, 1975,
CHRISTEL SPELLER REMI GROSCLAUDE
This will be a race through memory lane for me. Born in Vivre une longue journée d’ effort passant par toutes les
Switzerland, we had holidays in all the places the race émotions.
visits.

 DEYRES JORDAN
SANDER SMEETS 1990, BEST TRIATHLON
1984, EDOSPORTS GAMELON MARINE
INGE HEUS it’s a dream after the norseman
Too become a SWISSMAN!

 ERIC CHABIN
BART VAN LINDER 1967, NONE
1971, SOPHIE CHABIN
JUDITH VAN LINDER Enjoy a scenic journey and challenge your body and your
It is already for many years on my list. Would love to mind in a not so competitive environment.
swim cycle and run through the beautiful countrysides .
On top of this a nice ascent to the finish It has to be one
of the best experiences in my live. Looking forward to it! ERICH FELBABEL
 1978,
 CHRISTIAN KEHR
WILLEMS KEES Challenging & unique point to point triathlon in the beau-
1964, tiful Swiss mountains
HENNY LAM
I seek the limit of challenges
 FABIEN MORA
 1976, LIMOUX TRIATHLON
MIKKO MATTILA DENIS TEZEL
1966, JRTS Superbe challenge désiré de plusieurs années. Un Xtri en
ANNE LAHNAJARVI suisse, en montagne , le top !
I love the Swiss mountains!

 FRANCOIS GOEUSSE
TOMI HALME 1975, TRISTARS CANNES
1985, HELSINKI TRIATHLON NICOLAS NIQUET
TERO HALME 2 times is better than 1
I have done some long distance triathlons and I have
done some trail running events in the past. Swissman
combines these both which makes it an event that I want FREDERIC VIOLOT
to try. 1959, TRIATH’LONS
 VIOLOT QUENTIN
 Une chance de faire une belle course après la Bearman
ALEXANDRE BARBIER en 2020 et l’Embrunman en 2021
1986,
MURIEL THENAISIE
Landscapes - prosimity to home - routes difficulty GERARD FARINA
 1959, IRONKOUKOU
 ROMAIN CADIERE
CANDIOURRA KOITA Finisher of Norseman 2016, Celtman 2018, just obvious to
1976, TOULON TRIATHLON VERT Finish the mythic Swissman
HAMEL VINCENT
Because it is an honor for me and the best race in the
world

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GILLES BONNEVILLE NICOLAS DROUAILLET
1983, 1980,
VIRGINIE PATOUX SAMUEL MOREL
Work hard, push the limits and having fun after finnishing Swissman c’est une aventure, un challenge à partager
Celtman! 2015 hors norme !

GUILLAUME CALESTROUPAT NICOLAS RIVET
1980, 1978,
ELODIE LABARRERE DANIEL MENTELI
Next step after Celtman, Altriman, Bearman, Embrun- Returning to Grindelwald
man, Lanza, Nice...

 PIERRE BERTRAND
JEAN-NICOLAS MEHR 1990,
1986, LES VIEUX NEPTUNIENS ERIC BERTRAND
JEAN-CHRISTOPHE MEHR I live in Switzerland and this race is the ultimate goal for
It’s a funny thing because I won a slot at the Otillo x Xtri extreme triathletes! It mixes stunning areas to discover
challenge lottery at the begining of last year. I don’t really and overwhelming strength and mental effort. Moreover,
know if it’s chance but I enjoy the race as much as I can. the ambiance is known to be mythical!

JORDAN KUGENER RÉGIS CHATELLIER
1986, JO, IRON JO 1977, CLUB DES NAGEURS DE PARIS
GWENAELLE PROVINI CHRISTOPHE FERNANDEZ
J’ai envie de rêver et de vivre une belle expérience, merci I want to take up this fantastic challenge in an even more
Swissman fantastic landscape

JULIEN RAIMUNDO REMI AUJAMES
1986, PASSION TRIATHLON 1982,
MAEVA RAIMUNDO CORALIE IKNAYAN
Be part of thé wall of fame of Xtri. Already done Norse- New year = New challenge !
Man / Icon. Patagonman in 2023. And now Swissman 

 ROMAIN STÉPHANE
LOUIS DURUFLÉ-SETA 1973, HAC TRIATHLON
1988, MARIE FRONTY
DAGMARA DURUFLÉ-SETA I Walt to participate to swissman since a long time , I just
After moving to Switzerland I started to love mountains. want to experiment extrême race!!
Ironmans are a nice thing, but how about running one in
my new home country? Can I do that?
 THIERRYW GUERINEAU
 1974,
MORAD AMAR BENSABER LAURENT GUERINEAU
1968, AS MONCO TRIATHLON Swissman is not only a very challenging triathlon is an
SULLIMAN AMAR BENSABER incredible adventure offering the most experiences in
I want to perform in this race, and do my best to get to one day. An authentic & unique experience that you share
the top. with your supporter!

NEVO LAURENT YANN MELLET
1972, ROCHEFORT TRIATHLON 1988,
VALERIE NEVO MARC MELLET
for the experience Je veux vivre une superbe expérience avec les partici-
 pants et les organisateurs dans un magnifique paysage

NICOLAS KAISER
1994,
MAXIME MILLE
Feed my soul

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ALEXANDRA ALTMANN ERIC BORGER
1980, ALLGÄU OUTLET RACETEAM 1976, TRIA-TEAM BRUCHKÖBEL E.V.
JOACHIM ALTMANN DOMINIK JONZYK
Ich möchte diese tolle Herausforderung bewältigen. I love the mountains and the extraodinary experiance

FRANCIS FROBORG CHRIS KLENK
1982, SISU RACING 1977,
UELI SANDMEIER RICHARD JUNG
Warum Swissman? Weil es ein Wahnsinns-Rennen ist. Seit Jahren ist der Swissman auf meiner “bucket list”
Wahnsinnige Landschaft, wahnsinnige Herausforderung, - ein “must done-Event” im Langdistanztriathlon. Die
wahnsinnig belohnend. Es ist ein Privileg, diesen Wahn- Strecke ist einzigartig und ich freue mich jetzt schon
sinn selbst erleben zu dürfen. riesig auf den Race day

JENNY GRALLERT CHRISTIAN RADEMACHER
1975, TRIATHLONTEAM HAMBURG 1988,
STÉPHANE ORILLARD PATRICK LUCKS
It was a perfect race in 2020. I would love to do it again! Daseinsverdichtung und Existenzexposition

NIKOLOPOULOS JULIA DENIZ KERN
1976, TV BAD ORB 1990,
ALEXANDER NIKOLOPOULOS MONIQUE ZIMMERMANN
I can’t live without it! For that warm and positive feeling, realising what you’re
 capable of - both mentally and physically. Training
 together, feeling the support by your friends and family.
RITA GOTTLEUBER And all that in the heart of the Alps the place I feel home.
1984, TRI-TEAM FRANKENALB
LARS REUSSER
I still finished Austriaextrem and try to win a slot for DIRK SCHLESINGER
norseman 1964,
 SABINE SCHLESINGER
 Enjoy the landscape, the atmosphere and the challenge
SONJA TAJSICH - for real!
1975, HSV TRIATHLON KÄRNTEN

 FLORIAN PIER
SVENJA WEISS 1986, POWDER PARTY BERGSPORT E.V.
1991, BRIGHTON TRI CLUB CHARLOTTE SCHMIDT
HENNING WEISS Hooked since I first heard about it! The spirit and attitude
I want to do the Swissman as a personal challenge. The of the people participating and organizing it is breath-
elevation profile will provide a physical and mental chal- taking and inspiring! I simply love the challenge, and this
lenge that is hard to find anywhere else. helps me to stay fit, healthy and a faster runner than my
 girlfriend.

ANDREAS WOLPERT
1979, DJK ELLWANGEN FRANZ WÜRZNER
SIMON HAUG 1988, TEAM ERDINGER ALKOHOLFREI
loving it! STEFANIE RUSCHKE
 Dicscover the Swiss alps

ARTHUR MOHR
1986, WSV BAD TOELZ LEOPOLD DANIEL KAMMERER
UTE LUEERS 1992, NONE
Breathtaking landscape and a amazing SWISSMAN event STEFAN ROTTLER
is my reward for the hard and long road to get ready for it Experiencing an exciting extreme triathlon challenge in a
 breathtaking scenery with my fellow athletes

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MARCO KROLL THOMAS ECKE
1980, 1967,
SYLVIO KROLL MARTIN REINHARDT
Ich möchte meinen 3.Triathlon gern als SWISSMAN fin- Ich habe vom Swissman gehört und war sofort von der
ishen und meine bisherigen Zeiten verbessern. Idee begeistert, und Ideen müssen verwirklicht werden!!

MARIUS KLEIN TIM RULANDS
1991, KTT01 1986, TEAM ERDINGER ALKOHOLFREI
ANNA-LENA BAST ANNIKA STEVENS
Feeling the endorphins bild up after a long day enjoying Endlich wieder ein normales Wettkampfjahr mit tollen
the beauty of the Swiss alps, when I finally make it to the Erfahrungen bei einem der schönsten Wettkämpfen als
finish line together with the woman that I want to marry “Vorbereitung” für Norwegen :)
one day.

 TIMO KNOCH
MICHAEL GRUENWALD 1977, EIDFJORD IL
, SC SCHLOIERSEE FLORIAN KANTOP
ANNA-MARIA GRUENWALD I want to experience another XTRI than Norseman , enjoy
Great experience the beautiful scenery in the alps together with familiy and
 friends and get inspired by the crew of SUIXTRI!

PHILIPP LOEFFLER
1988, TSV JAHN FREISING 1861 ALAMANOS VASILEIOS
CARSTEN MÜLLER 1976, GREEK X HERO
I love XTri and I love Switzerland! JOKUTI ADRIENN
 for me

ROBERT SCHWENCKER
1971, FORSTENRIEDER SC IOANNIS THEODOROPOULOS
ANDREA STENKE 1980, TRISUTTO
Have fun PANOS THEODOROPOULOS
 Adventures enthusiast

SCHILLER UDO
1968, MATZIARIS NIKOLAS
PAOLO DE GREGORI 1978, MAD GOATS
Just for fun! MICHAIL KARAMPASIS
 I would like to have the opportunity to live this this unique
 experience and be part of xtri world tour journey
STEFAN KEPPLER
1978, SV OBERKOLLBACH/TG-TRAININGSPLAN
CARMEN KEPPLER ADRIAN SZABO
find the others, and be you 1975, IRONIC IRON
 ROMAN PRIESOL
 Live a life that matters - race a Swissman...
STEPHAN TEMPLIN
1989,
FRANZ TEMPLIN ZOLTÁN SZMOLNIK
Weil es Spaß macht! 1971, GYÖTRI
 GÁBOR BALATONI
 I want to do it, because I try to do this competition during
THOMAS TRAUB 3 years. I would like see your wonderful race route, I
1967, TRIA ECHTERDINGEN would like feeling the Swissman.
CORNELIA TRAUB
Nachdem ich in den einmaligen Schweizer Bergen mehr-
ere landschaftlich überwältigende Wettkämpfe gefinisht DES CARTHY
habe, möchte ich jetzt den SWISSMAN mit meiner Frau 1973, WICKLOW
Conny, erleben und genießen. Extremsport ist Teamar- SIOBHAN BYRNE
beit! Extreme sports are for married! Bucket List

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DORMER SHANE MANUEL ALIPRANDI
1977, 1993,
NANETTE DORMER NADIA CREPAZ
To complete this amazing challenge 1 more time Great challange to push to the limit

IVAN KELLEHER MAURO FRIGERIO
1972, CORK TRI CLUB AKA TEAM AWESOME 1965, IRONLARIO
FRANKIE KELLEHER JACOPO FRIGERIO
Beautiful country, beautiful people, beautiful experience. nuotare nel Lago Maggiore, attraversare le alpi in bici e
I’m bringing my family on a big adventure to Switzerland. poi salire a piedi al cospetto dell’Eiger. Viva Swissman!!!
See you to the top.

 ARTYOM ROMANOV
JOHN REA 1984, ZZP
1975, LEIGH QUINCE
SHARON REA Just a thought of doing something this epic scares the
This will be my second full distance but this one will be crap out of me. Challenge accepted.
truly epic it’s the course it’s going to be a true challenge

 MAKSIMS BERJOZA
STEVE POLICKY 1981, DWC
1981, WATERFORD INNA VILENSKA
DAVID HANNAFIN “Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the
This event has always been the major event I have wanted body.” ― Lucius Annaeus Seneca
to complete in. It was the XTRI series that some friends
competed in the past that inspired me to start triathlon.
Im really looking forward to the challenge. ZIVS OLEGS
 1983, ZOORBAGAN
 ALEKSANDRS PRUDNIKOV
GALIA KASPI Family race and amazing view.
1971, TEAMTZETZU
GIL PADAN
This is one of the most beautiful races in the world MINDAUGAS GRIUNAS
 1980, WISETEAM
 VILDA GRIUNIENE
BUONOCORE GIAN MARIO Fun and scenery
1977, SAMVERGA TRIATHLON
ALESSANDRO FORTUNATO
Perché sarà un bel viaggio TEVIS ONG
 1979, TRIDORPHINS
 MABEL TAN
CLAUDIO ROCCO CAGGIANO Iconic and beautiful race! And to be
1982, CLUB CICLISTA PLATGES DE CALA MILLOR
ROBERTO BARCA
Para superar mis limites CID EDGAR
 1986,
 JESSICA CID
DELL’ORO RENATO I love triathlon and I’m in love with the Xtri Tour, Swiss-
1976, 3 LIFE man is in my Top 3 races in my Dream To Do List
ROBERTO MAINO
I love discovering new races every year and it’s been a
long time since I had Swissman in my bucket LINERO JAVIER
 1984,
 VICTORIA ARCE
LERCHER ANDREAS personal challenge and do it after 2 years trying
1963, TRI TEAM TS WÖRGL
MARIA LERCHER-FRISCHMANN
I am stupid

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RICO PHARIS HANS CHRISTIAN TUNGESVIK
1972, HORTICONNECT 1992, TEAM SUPERBA KRILL / ROYAL SPORTSK-
MARIANA SILVA LUBB
I just about the journey and the people HELENE MELSOM
 Because I love the Swiss nature

OUSSAMA BENKHADRA
1979, RABAT RUNNING TEAM & RABAT TRIATHLON HENRIK EMIL HOYERHOLT
CLUB 1973,
DOUJA BENKHADRA ANNE-BIRGITTE HOYERHOLT
To continue Noresman journey I have done Norseman twice, now it’s time for the Swiss
 alps!!

ANNETTE FRØYLAND HOFF
1973, JON CECCAROLI SYVERTSEN
JAHN FREDRIK HOFF 1985,
Unique opportunity to challenge myself in beautiful and ALBERT RIPPEL
challenging surroundings An extreme race in extreme surroundings.

KAROLINE RØNNING ROBIN BAKKER
1988, TEAM MERIDA TRI 1984, TRITON LILLESTRØM
MARIUS ELVEDAL PER-HÅKON KLINGSHEIM
Swissman has been on my bucket list in many years now. I raced Swissman in 2016 and it was an amazing expe-
I absolutley love to compete in stunning and brutal na- rience that I’ve always wanted to come back to! And,
ture! I’ve done norseman in 2017, and can’t wait to finish I didn’t get a chance to do the swim last time due to a
of another extreme triathlon! thunderstorm, so hopefully I’ll get the full “Swissman
 experience” this time around!

ARNE SKAGSETH
1957, TROMSO TRIATHLON CLUB RUNE NARHEIM
ANDREJ VIOTTI 1979,
Improve TERJE NARHEIM
 Crashed in 2019, and really want to finish the race prop-
 erly! It’s been a long wait...
BJARNE ALEXANDER SOLBERG
1976, ASO RISK MANAGEMENT
ARNFINN URNES SIMEN KRISTOFFERSEN
After Covid, to get back in shape and show that I can still 1977, TEAM SUPERBA KRILL
do a Xtri PER MARTIN LUND
 To seek new adventures :-)

ERIK HEIER
1966, STIG CARLSON
PETTER⁴ HEIER 1978, BERGEN TRIATHLON CLUB
The most beautiful..and hardest.. MARIT AARNES
 After doing the most scenic race in 2018 - yes, you
 guessed it - Swissman - I’ve longed to do it again! Climb-
FRODE ANDRÉ EVENSEN ing the alps give me goosebumps... and a hard time. I
1966, OSLOFJORD TRIATLON love it!
SONDRE EVENSEN BARLI
Did Norseman I 2012 and have always wanted the Swiss-
man as well THOR HESSELBERG
 1972, LYSEFJORDEN SPORTSKLUBB
 ARIEL HESSELBERG
HALLVAR AMDAL Thor, the god of thunder, has a hammer that can create
1981, NO CLUB thunder and lightning, but will that make a difference at
ULF KRÜGER the famous course of Swissman? I will surely drown in a
I’ve done Norseman, I’ve done Celtman. Now Swissman mix of my own ego and exhaustion. Let’s see if I survive!
remains to complete the saga.

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TROND PEDERSEN PIOTR WEJMAN
1971, BERGEN TRIATHLON CLUB 1984, DRANCY TRIATHLON
STIG CARLSON MICHAŁ KACPRZAK
Swissman is a pure adventure, and I love it! I want to finish all xtri world tour in Europe

MURRELLS BEN WITOLD DZITKOWSKI
 1985, INNVIGO
 HUBERT KRÓŁ
 Of course the Swissman is hard, if it were easy, every-
CELINE MARCHON body would do it...Hard is what makes it great!

 MARLENA POLEC
HELEN FARQUHAR 1987, TRI TEAM KAISER
1965, PROJECT 3 GERNOT HÖRETZEDER
 For me the SWISSMAN is a ultimate bucket list race, an
 amazing challenge and a once in a lifetime adventure in a
PAOLA ADELAIDE LEARDI breathtaking area. A dream comes true & I can share this
1974, BUSHIDO TRI & RUN experience with the best partner & supporter!

OLIMPIA WOJTYŁO JOÃO FIGUEIREDO
1981, GT RAT 1984,
MICHAL WOJTYŁO JOANA FIGUEIREDO
This is my dream than need to come truth. Test my own limits while enjoying amazing landscapes

KAMIL OSTAPSKI LUIZ FELIPE MONTEIRO
 1984, MSS TEAM
1982, NO MEAT ATHLETE
 MARCIO SOARES
GREG SOCZOMSKI
 Swiss people should be fun to hang around along with
I am an Xtri afficionado with over 10 XTRI races on me.
 beautiful nature and ladnscapes, probably where one
 person likes (hopefully) to TRI and XTRI out, amen..
ŁUKASZ BUŁKA
1971, IMPRODEX PLASTIC COMPONENTS
MICHAŁ KRUK
 MIGUEL SILVA
 1977, OCS ARRÁBIDA TRAIL TEAM
celebrate 50 anniversary, ride the bike through 3 great RITA SILVA
passes, see the green meadows and cows on the foot of
 Because I can!
Eiger; Have fun and be a part of this great tri-adventure

PAWEL KIELBASA SERGIO MOREIRA
 1977, PAREDES AVENTURA
1978, GT RAT
 FILIPE BRAS
WOJCIECH BREWKA
 2019 & 2021 candidature reportée par covid
I have always loved mountains. When I started triathlon a
few years ago, I knew that xtri was my destiny. And when
I first heard about Swissman, I knew I had to take part in ALEXEY PANFILOV
it. Thank you for giving me this chance. 1974, PANFILOVIRONWILLTEAM
 YURI KOCHEIKHIN
PIOTR ENGLERT I want to take part in the SWISSMAN race because I
1994, TRIJET TEAM dreamed about it for three years and also help the chari-
KOLLITA ZEVALLOS MERBORO ty fund for saving children “Give Life”!
It’s a challange that excites and motivates me to train.
And I want to finish it faster than the ICON this year. DUŠAN TOKARČÍK
 1972, MŠK KEŽMAROK
 DANIEL TOKARČÍK
 I want to compete great and enjoy Switzerland

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SWISSMAN 2022 ATHLETES

RADO HESTERA ANDREAS GUSTAFSSON
1978, 1979, KALMAR RC TRI
BIANCA CUPEROVA JESSICA EKMAN GUSTAFSSON
For me, Swissman is synonymous of the extreme tri- Swissman is an challange in great nature and with
athlon. It’s something a person who hasn’t seen it won’t breathgaking views
understand. Finish of the beautiful track ending under
the Eiger mountain. And this is a very emotional and
powerful experience. HENRIK LARSSON
 1977, SOLVIKINGRNA
 KARL JOHAN LARSSON
ROBERT ŽAJDLÍK To do the most beautiful triathlon in the world
1971, ŠPORTSERVIS TEAM BRATISLAVA
SIMONA ŽAJDLÍKOVÁ
SLOVAKIA JONAS HARJULA
 1988, 10K HIGH CLUB
 MALIN ÅHS
DEZELAK IZTOK I want to participant becouse of the challenge it going to
1981, RAIDLIGHT TEAM SLOVENIA be. i have done a few hard triathlon and want to test my
JERNEJ SIRK skills even more
I’ve done some extreme triathlons already... Swissman
is next!
 PATRIK ERICSSON
 1986, TEAM TRELLEBORG TRIATHLON
PATRICK WILLCOCK DAVID WINDISCH
1976, PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD Try to get a spot for World Championship
ELDA WILLCOCK
Mountains, mountains, mountains…
 ANDREA RÖSCH
 1988,
PHILLIPE VAN DER LEEUW JÜRG WEBER
1972, IRONMANPHIL new challenge in the most beautiful scenery
CLIVE CHOWLES
I want the finishers shirt to add to the one I have from
Swedeman. and to complete as many of the Xtri races as ANGELA NIKLAUS
possible 1978, TRITEAM EMMENTAL
 THOMAS KNEUBÜHLER
 ...mehr als 10 Jahre nach meiner letzten Langdistanz
CARLES MOREU nochmals versuchen ob ich es schaffe...
1959, RADIKAL SWIM
EVA LOPEZ
After finishing some ironman races, next step will be CECILIE CARLSSON
extrem triathlons.. 1995,
 CLAUS CARLSSON
 I did my first Ironman last year and I have always
BELLA MAGNUSSON dreamed of doing an xtreme triathlon
1973, FOR FULL POTENTIAL ATHLETIC CLUB
MIKAEL MAGNUSSON
Life is to good to not enjoy the power of the mind and ELENA CAVALLASCA
body in sync 1975, IMPULSCLUB BÜLACH
 ENRICO SIBILIA
 Schon 2020 und 2021 angemeldet
MAGDALENA TRUMSTEDT
1981,
TIMO AIRIKKA KARIN FRICKER
Swissman will do my X-tri-dream complete. (But prob- 1975, TRI-CLUB AARAU
ably I will continue my X-tri-journey with other beautiful TONI RITTER
competitions) Herausforderndes Abenteuer

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KATHLEEN REIMANN VANESSA SCHÄFFELER
1964, UBS TRICLUB 1985,
IRENE GAMBARO MIRO FAAS
Der Swissman steht ganz oben auf meiner Bucketlist Super tolle Atmosphäre, unbeschreibliche Landschaft
weil Herausforderung pur durch eine grandiose Land- und einen ganzen Tag in Bewegung, was will man mehr?
schaft mit jeder Menge Spirit der unbezahlbar ist und ADRIAN MÜLLER
natürlich Emotionen pur wenn man die Finish line erre- 1965,
icht SIMONE TANNER
 Der Swissman ist das schönste sportliche Abenteuer
LUCINE CHRISTE welches man in der Schweiz erleben kann.
1991, -
JOEL LINCKE
 ALEX ZEINDLER
adventure :) 1973,
 SCHÜPBACH MATHIAS
MARIANNE KÜFFNER Nach meiner 1. Teilnahme im 2018 und den zwei Ver-
1972, BE CRAZY suchen in den letzten beiden Jahren wird es hoffentlich
DANIEL DUBACH nächstes Jahr wieder Realität. Freue mich auf ein unver-
 gessliches Erlebnis.
Es ist der schönste Triathlon - eine Reise durch die
Schweiz vorbei an trauhaften Plätzen
 ALEXEY KOLESNIKOV
 1990, TRI-TOURISTS
NOËLLE ANGELICCHIO MIKHAIL VOROBIEV
1977,
ANTONIO ANGELICCHIO Two years of waiting didn’t reduced my desire to race this
 magnificent race and feel it’s amazing spirit I discovered
Eine neue Herausforderung für mich, sehr familiär, toll
 as a supporter
dies mit meinem Mann als Supporter zu meistern

PATRIZIA NEUKOM ANDRÉ BACHMANN
 1975,
1969, TEAM KOACH / SSC LANGNAU
 JÜRG GUBER
ROGER NEUKOM
 Von den Palmen in den Schnee! Einmalig..
Ich suche eine neue Herausforderung

SONJA KLEINLOGEL ANDREAS HÜRLIMANN
 1979,
1974,
 STEFAN WYSS
MICHIEL VAN WYK
 Ich freue mich auf eine neue, grosse Herausforderung!
To challenge myself and have fun

STEFANIE WIEDERKEHR BEAT VÖGELI
 1964, TRISTAR SCHAFFHAUSEN
1989, 3ATHLON BERN
 IRA VÖGELI
PATRICK BECKER
 I will do something special
Der Swissman ist ein einzigartiges, sportliches aber
auch landschaftliches Erlebnis, fernab vom grossen Ve-
ranstaltungsrummel. Ein Teil davon sein zu dürfen freut BORIS HUEBER
und motiviert mich sehr! 1981, TRI TEAM LUTRY
 JOHAN HUEBER
TIZIANA RINGGENBERG to have a fun adventure in the Swiss Alps playground
1994, SPORTTEAM
ADRIAN RINGGENBERG
 CHRISTIAN BERNHARD
Super Strecke 1979,
 ANJA GISLER
 Swissman verbreitet das Flair dass ich mir bei einem
 solchen Wettkampf wünsche. Miteinander finishen steht
 höher als die reine Performance.

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SWISSMAN 2022 ATHLETES

CHRISTIAN MENZI FABIEN DUC
1969, RRC THUN 1986,
CHRISTINA GARDI BIRGIT GÄRTNER
Grandiose Landschaften, atemberaubende Strecke, Experience an amazing journey through Switzerland by
geniale Organisation - darum finde ich den Swissman going beyond my limits
den tollsten Langdistanz-Triathlon ever!

 FLORIAN AFFOLTER
CHRISTIAN BÄCHLI 1981,
1979, BRIGITTE WENGER
ROLAND BÄCHLI Because I tried it for 3 years now...
Weil normale Triathlons zu langweilig sind ;-)

 FLORIAN WEICHERT
CHRISTOPHER TOMCIK 2001,
1993, TRI-TOURISTES MARTINA WEICHERT
VASSILY VOROBIEV After my project « from Zero to Ironman in one year », i
I accidently clicked on the register button. Is it possible to want to push myself further out of my comfort zone and
have a refund? experience this journey with my family and best friends.

DAN BRONSTEIN FLORIAN HESS
1977, 1989,
YANA BRONSTEIN KATE MCCARTHY
I love the route Experience the Swissman once more

DANIEL GUBLER FRANCISCO PUIG
1976, 1974,
NICOLE GUBLER VALÉRIE ISAAZ
2 years of training and virtual events are enough. I am Il percorso è fantastico. Un’avventura!
looking forward to a real adventure, hopefully again with
many national and international participants. At the most
beautiful sporting event, organised with a lot of heart and FRANCK VINCENT
soul! 1973, SG WANTZENAU TRIATHLON
 SEBASTIEN RIEHL
 I’m swiss and like Xtri
DANIEL MARCHESI
1977,
AURÉLIO VALENTINO GAËTAN MASSONNET
Why Not 1999,
 ARMAND COUDRAY
 To push my limits and step out of my comfort zone in a
DAVID AUBERSON big day throughout this beautiful country of Switzerland
1986, INTENSITY WORKOUT and revisit these amazing landscapes
NORA MUNDWILER
To drink a beer at the end !
 HARRY FISCH
 1968,
DAVIDE BENACCI LORIS PINEIRO
1976, Traumhafte Strecke perfekte Organisation eine Herzen-
LAURA ALLEGRI sangelegenheit
it is certainly a good challenge to face: a nice “journey”
that I hope to conclude together with those who support
me !!! GREGORIO BONADIO
 1983, TRIATHLON CLUB VALAIS
 AUDE PERRIN
DOMINIK SCHÄRZ Time to come back on the running course after the injury
1984, MENTIGSLÜÜFER right after the 2017 edition, the 2020 cancellation and a
MATHIAS BERGER 2021 special edition !
Was gibt es schöneres als eine sportliche Heraus-
forderung in der Heimat zu beenden;-))

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SWISSMAN 2022 ATHLETES

INGO BLISKA MARCEL KAMM
1969, TRI CLUN ARAU 1966, TEMPO-SPORT BE THE CHANGE
SYLVI LEHMANN MARIANNE KERN JOERIN
Nice challenge in a great urban environment Unfinished Business

INNOKENTY SMORCHKOV MARCEL CSATLOS
1987, RUNNING CHICKENS 1966, SWITZERLAND :-)
LILIYA IBRAEVA LUKI GUTKNECHT
After two cancelled Swissman, my wife won’t let me need to do the Virtuall 2021 now want to finish the real
home if I don’t finish it in 2022. one :-)

JIRI PETR MARKUS VITALI
1964, TRIMECA 1969,
BARBARA IMHOLZ BEAT REIST
I am looking forward to a great challenge in an amazing The best race ever - just cannot resist to try again
and astonishing landscape.

 MARKUS BÜCHI
JO JEANNERET 1976, ZOOT TRI TEAM
1992, NADINE BÜCHI-ERIMSANN
MARTIN JEANNERET Ein neue Herausforderung soll gemeistert werden.
Belle course en suisse avec de belle montagne.

 MARKUS SCHMID
JONAS EPP 1974, CRAZY5.CH
1981, TEAM ADVANTAGE CHRISTOPH SUTER
NATALIA WERNER Für mich der schönste Triathlon… einmal dabei, nun
The SWISSMAN combines triathlon disciplines with a habe ich das Swissman-Fieber in mir. Das Liebtste in der
tough endurance challenge in a picturesque and breath- wunderbaren Natur erleben und mit Anderen teilen und
taking landscape and all this kind a self-supported geniessen …träumen, kämpfen, lachen, lieben ;-)
relying on a strong team. That’s what makes SWISSMAN
special
 MATTHIAS WYSS
 1973, CRAZY 5
JONAS VÖGTLI DANIELA SCHÄUBLIN
1981, GIANT GELLERT VELOTEAM Rendez-vous with my limits
JÜRGEN LEISINGER
Weil ich nochmals mit meinen Begleitpersonen ein un-
glaublich spannendes Erlebnis haben möchte! MICARELLI MASSIMO
 1970, FRECCE GIALLE MALCANTONE
 CORDA PATRIZIA
MAXIME DROZ-PORTNER Ho proprio voglia di riprovarci per la quarta volta
1980, TRIATHLON LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS
PORTNER FRANCIS
Une superbe parcours ... vivement enfin d’y être! MIGG SCHERRER
 1974, TOUREXTREME.CH
 CAROLINE ZOLLINGER
MANUEL GISCHARD The Swissman is a great event with wonderful people. I
1969, still have happy memories of my participation in 2015. It’s
KARIN HÖRMANN time to return and to get back in shape. Looking forward
Weil der SWISSMAN der schönste Triathlon überhaupt to meeting the Swissman family again :-)
ist.

 NIKOLAUS HUWILER
MARC FOWLER 1991,
1974, ISABEL ARENAS HOYOS
MYRIAM FOWLER Because I can! Well... lets see about that!
Because it’s been too long we couldn’t do it :-)

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SWISSMAN 2022 ATHLETES

PAOLO BIZZOZERO ROBERTO DI GREGORIO
1987, FREERADICALS 1968, TRIATHLON CLUB BADEN
GIAMILA SCARONI HARALD MIKULA
There are things in life that are difficult to explain. This Never give up until you cross the line
is one of them. My life started in Ticino as the Swissman,
feels like it was destiny to meet.
 ROLF KIRCHHOFER
 1976,
PASCAL MAYOR PETER WYSS
1984, AGARTA Ich möchte diesen Grossartingen Anlass in dieser un-
LORENZO MARIOTTI glaublich schönen Umgebung noch einmal erleben.
This is the best challenge of my life and I worked for that
moment.
 ROLF ROHR
 1965, TEAM DUXSPORTS
PETER KUHN SONJA ROHR
1962, Es ist für mich das Schönst Rennen , darum möchte ich
RUEDI SCHMOCKER wieder am Startstehen
Die Herausforderung annehmen beim schönsten und
härtesten Triathlon das Ziel zu erreichen.
 ROLAND LÜTHI
 1979, BEO TRIATHLONTEAM
RAPHAEL BÖNI GABRIELA SPRING
1994, TEAM TREK MANNA Wunderschöne Strecke
FLORIAN BÖNI
prepare and experience next to the beautiful swiss
mountains ROLF SANER
 1988,
 SILVAN BÜTTLER
RAPHAËL VORPE Nach der virtuellen Teilnahme 2021 durch das schöne
1982, SCHALLER RADRENNSPORT Jura würde ich mich sehr auf die originale Strecke und
LETIZIA PALADINO wiedermal auf die Stimmung eines Events freuen!
After catching the long distance triathlon’s virus, I trav-
elled the world to find the most beautiful races to do.
Living 40 minutes away from Grindelwald, it is an honor ROMAN MÜLLER
and a privilege to be able to swim, ride and run in our 1973, FINISHERS WINTERTHUR
beautiful country. CÉCILE MÜLLER
 For einigen Jahren als Helfer dabei, war der Swissman
 immer in meinem Hinterkopf und darum will jetzt dieses
RENÉ BLÄTTLER Abenteuer angehen und die Reise auf die Kleine Schei-
1967, TRIATHLON CLUB HERGISWIL degg ab heute starten.
BRUNO BLÄTTLER
Ein Genialer Anlass wo der Finish und nicht der Rang im
Vordergrund steht, das will ich nochmals erleben :-) SACHA HAYMOZ
 1975,
 GHISLAINE GRIVEL
RHYN ANDY Nouvelle expérience dans des décors majestueux
1969,
ESTHER RHYN
der schönste, abwechslungsreichste, spannenste, läng- SAM KEHTARI
ste Tag im Jahr! 1990,
 AMANDINE HUREZ
 I feel this is a needed accomplishment.
ROBERT BIENZ
1958, TONI HASLER RACE TEAM
SIBYLLE BIENZ SANDRO GILARDI
Nachdem ich 2021 das virtuelle Rennen absolviert habe 1961, RC BELLINZONA
möchte ich gerne einmal das echte Rennen geniessen SCIARONI ROSANGELA
 Per una nuova sfida con la mia dolce.

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STEFAN SCHULZ CAKMAK KERIM
1958, UTE MÜCKEL TRIATHLON TEAM 1973, ANKYRA SK
DORIS SCHULZ MARK MINASYAN
2018, 2019, 2021...My daughter says, I’m addicted to it. to I really like the challenge (not race) such xtri “races”
it. offer. Something to test, morecmental than physical

STEFAN METTLER ARIEL MA
1982, 1981,
TONI METTLER ANDREW KHODAVERDIAN
Ich möchte den SWISSMAN mit anderen Teilnehmer Test my limit
absolvieren

 KRISTINA STORLIE
STEVE MAZZUCCO 1983, ALASKA TRIATHLON CLUB
1985, MAZZUCCO S.A. BOB EDER
ALEC KASER To show myself that i can finish and finish well
Pour partager une aventure unique avec mes proches.

 LAURA MALCOLM
STEVE HEINZER 1987, USAT
1970, TRI TEAM LUTRY VAN MALCOLM
LÉA BOPST It’s been a dream of mine for years to race Swissman,
I already did it in 2016 as a Supporter and in 2017 as and experience all 3 original extreme triathlons. Norse-
an Athlete. Wanted to do it in 2020 for my 50’s, but was man (2018), Celtman (2019) and now finally Swissman. :)
cancelled. Participated in the 2021 Virtual Race. And that The ultimate challenge on a beautiful course!
would be a huge objective to race it once more.

 ANDREW FAST
THOMAS MÜLLER 1984
1962, TRI TEAM RHEINFELDEN EV ALYCIA HILL
FREDDY BÜRGIN Two years in the making. I’ve wanted to do the race since
Neue Herausforderung the first time I learned about it. I’ve won the only Xtri in
 America twice and want to compete against the best.

THOMAS SCHOETZAU
1966, HOTEL MORETTINA BRUNO SILVA
NATALIE SCHOETZAU 1988, KAHA MULTISPORT
Hat man den Swissman einmal gemacht, kann man an LAURIENE CAPUSSO
nichts anderes mehr denken! For years I have loved the extreme and the idea of
 accomplishing the impossible. Swissman is the realiza-
 tion of a long time dream that now has even turned into
URS MÜLLER something bigger that will allow me to see my friends
1983, TEAM KOACH and other athletes.
MÜLLER KURT
Abenteuer
 COREY MCKENNA
 1970, COEUR D’ALENE TRI TEAM
VALENTIN BLUM KATY BECK
1991, I love the grassroots feel of Xtri. It is challenging and
GIOIA VONLANTHEN amazing - you against the race.
J’ai eu la chance de participer au Virtual Swissman Pure.
en 2021. Pour 2022 j’ai envie de vivre cette expérience
hors du commun avec toute la communauté Swissman. DURRIN HYNES
Traverser notre magnifique pays et redécouvrir ses 1969, /TRI CLUB DENMARK
superbes régions. KIM KRUSE MOURITSEN
 It will be beautiful, and I’ve been trying to get a start
 number since 2014
YANN ROHRER
1978, TRIATHLON CLUB VALAIS
VIRGINIE PITTET
une course juste magnifique ma 3ème participation hâte
de la refaire.

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JOHN FITZGERALD LOPEZ FERNANDO
1967, USA TRIATHLON 1973, FOREVER TRI
JENNIFER GILDEA ANDREA PINZON
Swissman epitomizes triathlon. It IS the golden ring that After 20+ full Ironman, 30+ Halfs, 6 XTRi, and hundreds
any long distance triathlete hopes to experience in their of other races, and as I continue looking for the hardest
lifetime. Experiencing the beauty of the Swiss Alps and challenges, finishing Swissman will be another great
Swissman with my crew achievement.

JOHN SCHOENHOLTZ MICHAEL ANDERSON
1982, 1967,
DAVE SCHOENHOLTZ JACKSON ANDERSON
:) Since I first saw the videos on YouTube I have been
 drawn to this race more than any other. This is a once in
 a lifetime opportunity to challenge myself mentally and
KENNETH CLEWS physically while experiencing with my two sons who will
1961, GOLDEN GATE TRI come as my support crew.
IAN CLEWS
Enjoy the challenge XTRI’s present and requires us to dig
deep to complete WILHITE ROB
 1978,
 NATHAN WILHITE
 Because it is another challenge

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“A marathon you do with
 your muscles.
 An Ironman you do with
 your head.
 The SWISSMAN you can only
 achieve with your heart.”
 SWISSMAN FINISHER MARCUS RAATZ

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