Mark Vermeersch

Mark Vermeersch

Hometown:
Danbury, IA

Residing in:
Chicago, IL

Athletic Background:

High school:

-Cross Country

-Basketball

-Track and Field

Education:

The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business,

MBA, Expected 2011

University of Notre Dame, BA Finance, 2008

Which race do you most want to do?

Toss-up between Challenge Roth and Kona.

What gets you out of bed in the am?

My 17,621 alarms.

What was the highlight of 2010 for you?

Placing 4^th (M18-24) and 13^th amateur at the Ironman World Championships 70.3 in my first season of triathlon.

Your hopes for 2011?

An amateur title in a 70.3 or Ironman-distance race.

An age group podium in Kona.

Any pre or post race rituals?
Caffeine and Imodium pre-race.

What is one thing that most people don’t know about you?

I am ambidextrous on the basketball court.

Other hobbies outside of Triathlon?

Hanging with friends, guitar, music, singing, being a nerd.

Career Highlights:

2010 M18-24 4^th place, Ironman World Championships 70.3 (13^th amateur, 44^th overall)

2010 M18-24 2^nd place, Timberman 70.3 (16^th overall)

2010 M18-24 1^st place, Chicago Triathlon, (6^th overall)

2010 M18-24 1^st place, Racine 70.3, (11^th overall)

Media links:

None

Publications:

Mark’s Team Timex Blog

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