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Joran holds the Ironman 70.3 Alghero finish tape above his head

Pro triathlete · Ironman 70.3

Joran Driesen

Winner of Ironman 70.3 Alghero, Belgian middle-distance champion and 54th in the world.

Ironman 70.3 Alghero · 7 June 2026Splits

Swim
23:17
Bike
2:00:02
Run
1:11:02
Finish
3:38:291st

Season 2026

The best season so far

#54
in the PTO world ranking, up from 209th in 2024
#4
in Belgium according to the PTO ranking
5
pro podiums: Alghero, Kraichgau, Swansea, OpenLakes and Forte Village
2
international wins (Belgian middle-distance championship and Ironman 70.3 Alghero), plus several national wins

PTO world ranking

From 209 to 54

In two seasons I climbed 155 places in the world ranking of the Professional Triathletes Organisation. I got stronger in every discipline, most of all on the bike and on the run.

PTO world ranking: 209th in 2024, 135th in 2025, 54th in 2026 #60#120#180#240 #209 2024 #135 2025 #54 2026
Position in the PTO world ranking, based on the average of the four best races per season.
Swim
#94
Was #166 in 2024
Bike
#51
Was #236 in 2024
Run
#38
Was #281 in 2024
In Belgium
#4
National position in the PTO ranking

Source: PTO statistics, as of 5 November 2026. The ranking uses the average of the four best races of the season.

A card reading Officially qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship
Swansea, July 2026: officially qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga 2027.

Goals 2027

The next step

2026 showed what is possible: a first pro win, five pro podiums and a place in the world top 60. This is what I want to achieve in 2027.

  1. International competition

    Racing at the highest level of the international triathlon circuit: the IRONMAN Pro Series, IRONMAN 70.3 and Challenge.

  2. Local engagement

    Racing, and performing well, at local events in my partners’ regions.

  3. International podiums

    Multiple podium finishes at international races, building on five pro podiums in 2026.

  4. Top 40 PTO World Rankings

    A place in the top 40 of the PTO World Rankings (November 2026: #54).

  5. Top 20 IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds – pro

    A top-20 finish at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga (USA), 28–29 August 2027. In 2026: 30th in Nice.

Team

Behind the splits

More about me

Coaching

Coaching from a pro

As a Master of Physical Education and a professional triathlete, I bring science and elite-sport experience together. I know how to train smart, and I know what it takes to perform. Every programme is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

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Together to the next finish

For a partnership, a sponsorship conversation, coaching or swimming lessons: feel free to email or call me.