Endurance Talent Foundation

Some athletes take years to find their discipline. Teije van den Burgh is not one of them. At just 17 years old, he has already shown a rare ability to excel at whatever he sets his mind to. Growing up, athletics was his world — with javelin throwing as his favourite event. But a new…

Some journeys don’t follow a straight line. Marijn’s started not in open water or on a race bike, but in a gym — learning the hard way that strength isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build. After a humbling reality check in a military prep program, he spent eight years in the world…

Dylan Thissen is a Dutch professional triathlete competing at Ironman distance. What makes his story remarkable is not just his results — it’s how he got there. In 2021, Dylan began his journey toward professional triathlon while working a full-time 40-hour week. Through a disciplined three-year plan, he developed from a promising amateur into an…

After nearly two years of setbacks, illness, and injury, Emma Boertjes has made a triumphant return to the international stage. The 30-year-old Dutch doctor and aspiring elite triathlete clinched a silver medal in the 30–34 age group and secured third place overall among non-professional women at the 2025 World Duathlon Championships in Alsdorf. A Dream…

For 2024, The IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, was the ultimate goal for Dylan. Countless hours of training and races, just to prepare for this brutal challenge. Here’s the race report, written by Dylan! “It took a while to put pen to paper about the Kona recap post. The result in Kona was a…

Another first-place finish in his age group and three out of three AG wins this season—these are the headlines that grab attention. But the reality behind Dylan Thissen’s performance at the Ironman Czech Republic 70.3 in Hradec Králové tells a different story. Despite a triumphant outcome, this race proved to be one of the most…