Jonas Deichmann: From someone who wants to do the Triathlon Challenge Roth 120 times in a row

For many sports enthusiasts, a single long-distance triathlon is an extreme challenge. The event, which involves swimming 3.8 kilometres, cycling 180 kilometres and running 42 kilometres, is an intense physical and mental test for most athletes. But for multi-award-winning extreme sportsman and adventurer Jonas Deichmann, this is far from enough. His latest project is to complete the so-called Challenge Roth - a well-known long-distance triathlon - 120 times in 120 days. An extraordinary endeavour that demonstrates his sporting discipline and outstanding stamina.

Known for his world records in various endurance sports, Deichmann is now facing his greatest challenge: the "Challenge 120". This challenge, inspired by the famous DATEV Challenge Roth course, requires him to complete 120 long-distance triathlons in 120 days. This means that he has to swim 3.8 kilometres, cycle 180 kilometres and run 42 kilometres every day from 9 May to 9 September 2024. In total, that will be 456 kilometres of swimming, 21,000 kilometres of cycling and 5,063 kilometres of running - a monumental testament to his athletic ability and mental strength.

The event also serves a good cause. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Roth district's children's and youth fire brigade and the Laureus Sport For Good Foundation. Ben Schwarz, the district administrator of the county, is excited about the upcoming series of events and sees Deichmann's extraordinary challenge as an inspiring opportunity for the community. Citizens are invited to run sections of the route with Deichmann or cheer him on from the roadside. Schwarz is also planning to complete a marathon alongside Deichmann.

Jonas Deichman completes a triathlon every day - for 4 months

Each day of the 120 days will run as follows: The morning starts with a 3.8 kilometre swim in the Rothsee. This is followed by 180 kilometres of cycling and finally 42.2 kilometres of running - all on the original Challenge Roth course. Fans and triathlon enthusiasts will be able to follow the extreme athlete's progress via live tracking along the entire route.

Deichmann's projects not only provide exciting stories for sports fans, but also serve as material for books and films. His next endeavour will be no exception. It will not only highlight Deichmann's challenge, but also his fascination with the sport of triathlon in the district of Roth. At the halfway point of his challenge, Deichmann will join the pros, 3500 individual starters and 700 relay teams at the start.

Felix Walchshöfer, race director at Challenge Roth, praises Deichmann for his inspiring performance: "Jonas is an absolute inspiration. There are thousands of unique stories at DATEV Challenge Roth every year. However, Jonas' endurance performance is unrivalled. We are incredibly proud that Jonas has chosen Roth to attempt such a record and is doing good for the district in the process."

Not Deichmann's first triathlon challenge

Jonas Deichmann, who completed the first round-the-world triathlon in 2021, is already a household name in the sports world. His book and the Netflix documentary about his "Triathlon around the World" - a route that took 14 months and 120 long-distance triathlons - became known worldwide. Deichmann sees his new project as an opportunity to further explore his limits: "I will always be an adventurer, but I want to find out what is really possible, and where better to do that than at the legendary Challenge Roth."

For 40 years, DATEV Challenge Roth has been a major event for the triathlon festival and attracts around 3500 individual starters and 700 relay teams every year. Every year, 7500 volunteers and hundreds of thousands of supporters create a unique atmosphere. The 2024 edition was so popular that the starting places were sold out within 40 seconds.

Jonas Deichmann's remarkable sporting achievements include three world records. The first is the record for the Panamericanain which Deichmann covered 23,112 kilometres on his bike unsupported. For his Eurasia ChallengeThe distance from Cabo da Roca (Portugal) to Ufa (Russia), he set another world record in just 25 days and once again proved himself to be an exceptional athlete. Added to this is the recently completed "Triathlon around the world".

Away from official world records, his last extreme challenge was the Trans America Twice. He cycled from New York to Los Angeles in 48 days and ran the distance back again in the next 100 days. Despite their intensity, these challenges are more than just physical tests for Deichmann - he wants to continually push his athletic limits.