“The SQUAD” - Atleta Team Performance

LIESBETH VERBIEST

I am Liesbeth Verbiest, a latecomer to the sport and the oldest to join this group of talented youngsters.

Despite coming late to the party I am determined to dance really hard.

2^th place on Ironman Lanzarote (ES) – 2023 – 10h06

4^th place on Europe Triathlon Middle Distance Championships – Elite Women – Menen (B) – 4h17

PAMPHIEL PAREYN

I’m Pamphiel Pareyn (°91) from Waregem, already member of 3MD WCUP – Veldeman for 5 years.

As an athlete it is important to respect neither the physical nor mental aspect during the process to achieve the ultimate goal.

3^th place on Ironman Lake Placid (USA) – 2022 – 8h23

8^th place on Ironman Cozumel (Mex) – 2021 – 5^th Belgian triathlete sub 8h00 (7h53)

6^th place on Ironman Cozumel (Mex) – 2022 – 7h58

3^th place BC Half distance in 2019 and 2021

https://triatleetpamphielpareyn.weebly.com/

3MD DENDERMONDE

FELIX BUFKENS

Being a father of two, I recently chose to switch from triathlon to running. That kind of speciality is really my thing I feel I’m best at. I am still very competitive and I want to perform at my utter best. Personal records will be broken!

KULLAMANNEN by UTMB Ultra-100 Miles 2023 : Overall 7^th (17h24:49)

XTERRA Belgium 2022 : Overall 23^rd – AG (30-34) 1^st

Winner XTERRA European Tour 2022 (AG 30-34)

KULLAMANNEN by UTMB 107 km 2022 : Overall 5^th

FOEKE VANBECELAERE

I recently became the proud father of my daughter Anna. Being a father seems to be a very challenging but rewarding task. So I’ve chosen to prioritize time with her, even if it means cutting back on cycling and swimming. However, the running time remains a non-negotiable part of my life. That way I can stay competitive and still enjoy the special moments with my young family.

Because that’s who I am: a very competitive person always looking for new challenges. In 2021, for example, I completed the Everesting challenge on the ‘Catsberg’ (Mont des Cats). I still remember the happiness of reaching the height of the famous Mt. Everest (8849m) after 82 climbs in a row on that hill. But, seriously, where was the snow???

My challenge for this season is to improve my PR on the marathon. I’m aiming for 2h25min on April 7^th in Paris. Let’s see where this amazing team can take me!

Marathon Rotterdam 2023 – 2h29m03s (98th and 9th of the Belgian participants)

2^nd place – Half Marathon Sluis 2023 – 1h08m31s

8^th place – Half distance triathlon Gravelines 2023 – 04h11m39s

3^th place – Full distance triathlon Ironlakes 2022 – 09h20min22s

DYLAN VOET

When people ask me what I do for a living, I usually answer with ‘I’m a runner’. Running, and trail is what I do, what I breathe and what I live for. It’s not necessarily training or following a well thought out plan, which don’t get me wrong, it often is. But it’s about being a runner to the core.

Semi marathon de Lille (Fr) – 1.07:19 #19

Marathon Rotterdam (NL) – 2.24:40 #65

Kullamannen by UTMB (Fi) – 108 k #2

CAMILLE WATTEYNE

Hi, my name is Camille Watteyne #Duracell.

I’m born in 1997 and passionate middle and long distance runner. I combine the many running hours with my full time job as an emergency nurse. Besides, I enjoy every moment and hope my dreams may come true.

Half Marathon Leieloop 2023 – 1h23:44

Marathon Eindhoven 2023 – 2h57:49

1st place – Duatlon Kortrijk 2023

ARTHON VALCKE

I’m an athlete who completely trusts the process. I just try to reach a higher performance level every new season and to keep pushing my limits.

1^st BC Half Distance Menen U23 – 2021

1^st BC Mixed Relay U23 Lille – 2020

3MD DENDERMONDE

MERTEN BREYE

I am a passionate athlete who is very focused on his sport. My dream is to turn my passion into my profession.

European Champion Middle Distance AG 20-24 – 2023

2^nd place – 1/4 of Dendermonde – 2023

4^th place – Belgian Championship 1/4 triatlon – U23 – 2023

3^th place – 111 of Jabbeke – 1st of the U23 – 2023

5^th place – 1/4 of Kortrijk – 2023

17^th place in my first Pro Race Challenge – Vieux-boucau (Fr) – 2023

3MD DENDERMONDE

HANNELORE WILLEN

I’m Hannelore and I was born in 2002.

I study physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences in Ghent.

I love spending time with family and friends and I just want to have fun in everything I do in life.

3^th place BC Olympic distance (2^nd U23) – 2023

T3 series 2023 – 1^st place Sint-laureins – 3^th place Kinrooi

Championnat de France des Clubs de Division 1 de Triathlon 2023 – 28^th Fréjus – 27^th place Bordeaux – 36^th place Quiberon – 60^th place Saint-Jean-de Monts

1^st place Sprint triathlon Ghent – 2023

1^st place Sprint triathlon Deinze – 2023

3MD DENDERMONDE

BRITT VAN HECKE

Hi my name is Britt, a girl who loves to sport and can’t sit still.

I study psychology at the VUB.

I also have a therapy dog, Iko, with whom I volunteer in child and adolescent psychiatry.

In the past I have had many setbacks in triathlon due to injuries. Still, I don’t give up and I believe in the process. I’m very greatful to be in this trainingsgroup.

I hope to learn a lot in the future in order to be the best version of myself.

2^nd place Europe Triathlon Championships – Valencia (ES) – 2021

12^th place Europe Triathlon Championships – Munich (D) – 2022

2^nd place 1/8 Rosbeiaard Triathlon – Dendermonde (B) – 2023

3MD DENDERMONDE

RHUNE VANSTEENKISTE

I’m an enthusiastic athlete who is passionate about triathlon. I combine my sport with studying for physiotherapist at the University of Ghent. I’m a social butterfly, I love to be among people. Besides sports and studying, I prefer to spend time with my friends, they’re very valuable to me

10^th at ETU Bled – 2021

3^rd at Belgian Championships youth A

Belgian Champion Duathlon & Triathlon youth C-B

3MD DENDERMONDE

CAMILLE ROMAN

My name is Camille. I was born in 2004 and I live in Aalter. I study physical education and movement science at the University of Ghent. I am a busy bee and enjoy every moment. I am very motivated to make it an amazing duathlon and triathlon season.

6^th place – ETU Junior Cup – Dublin (IER) – 2023

3^th place – Grand Prix Duatlon – Noyon (FR) – 2023

3^th place – Grand Prix Duatlon – Avallon (FR) – 2023

1^st – Duatlon Bellegem – 2023

4^th – BK Junioren Triatlon – 2023

Bellegems Multisport Team

Triathlon Saint-Omer (FR)

LOUIS UYTTENHOVE

My name is Louis Uyttenhove and this is my eighth year as a triathlete. Some people describe me as a perfectionist because I’m not easily satisfied. I have big goals in my mind but I don’t tell them out loud, except for one: I want to inspire people to start with triathlon. I started with triathlon because in my eyes it looked like a challenging sport and my greatest idol is Marten Van Riel.

2× vice-Belgian Champion – 2021

Selection EK youth in Alanya – 2021

Top 10 EC youth mixed relay Alanya – 2021

3MD DENDERMONDE

ELIAN MABBE

I am Elian Mabbe, born in 2004 in Waregem, and I have been swimming for my entire life. I think swimming is the most beautiful sport there is, and I am very passionate about it. I have a lot of ambition and I dream big. I push myself as hard as I can in practice everyday to reach my full potential.

Flemish Junior Champion 2022: 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle

National Junior Champion 2022: 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle

Vice National Short Course Champion 200m Medley 2023

UZKZwevegem

FERNANDO DEHAUDT

I’m Fernando Dehaudt. Born in 2005 in Menen and still living in Menen. Open water or the pool? Actually I prefer both, because open water invites swimmers to unknown and pretty beautiful places. Let’s hope swimming will bring me to more places I don’t know yet. There are also many pools I haven’t seen. I also hope I haven’t reached my highest level.

And I want to thank my parents to live in a house so close to the pool. It’s a 2min walk to the pool. Imagine the house was further from the pool… (I would be too late much much more).

Belgian Champion 1500 freestyle (15’57”) – Antwerp (B) 2023

Participant Word cup Paris on the Olympic test event 2023 (sadly the race was cancelled)

19^th at the European Junior Championships Open Water in Setubal (P) – 2022

MZK

IBE BAELDE

I am Ibe Baelde from Kortrijk, born in 2005. I’m a member of LTTD. This is my first year in this training group. I hope to take the next step in my development as an athlete with this new training group.

BC Triathlon: Juniors Mechelen 2023

11^th place – ETU junior cup Dublin 2023

Leie Triathlon Team Deinze

CIS HUYGHE

I am an athlete from Ypres (B) and I am part of the 3md WCUP–VELDEMAN team and the Young Belgian Hammers. I am an athlete who really loves sports and most of all triathlon. I like to work very hard and chase my dreams down, while making it fun and enjoy every ride, step I take. Pushing my limits and aiming for the highest.

10^th place ETU Junior Cup Holten (NL) – 2023

4^th place ETU Junior Cup Dublin (IRL) – 2023

2x vice Belgian Champion Triathlon – 2020 – 2021

3MD DENDERMONDE

ELINE DEBECKER

My name is Eline and I was born in Bruges in 2006. Triathlon is my passion and I enjoy every training/competition. Besides triathlon, I enjoy every day and everything that comes my way.

Belgian Champion Youth B – Wuustwezel (B) – 2021

11^th place -Europian Championship Youth Banyoles (ES) – 2023

5^th place Europian Championship Junioren Mixed-Relay – Balikesir (Tur) – 2023

Kempisch Triatlon Team

JASPER DEVOS

I am Jasper Devos from Avelgem, born in 2006. I’m a member of 3MD WCUP – Veldeman and the Young Belgian Hammers. I’m driven and motivated to get as far as possible.

BC triathlon: Youth C Mechelen & Youth A triathlon Izegem – 2022

9^th place ETU Bled (SLO) – 2022

13^th place Europian Championship Youth – Banyoles (ES)

5^th place Europian Championship Junioren Mixed-Relay – Balikesir (Tur)

3MD DENDERMONDE

RUNAR DE MEULENAERE

My name is Runar de Meulenaere. I am born in 2007 and live in Izegem, Belgium.

The two things that I love the most, are food and going hard on training! This will be my second season as a Belgian young hammer in triathlon. My goals for this season are the European Youth Championships, but my biggest dream is going to the Olympic Games!

3^thBC triathlon – youth C (2020) & youth B (2022)

Top 20 – ETU Holten 2023

3MD Triathlon Dendermonde

MARIT DE MEULENAERE

I am Marit de Meulenaere and I am born in 2008.

I am member of 3MD and the Young Belgian Hammers. This year I have participated European races and I hope that I can also participate European races next year.