Triathlete · coach · Heverlee
Joran
Driesen
Pro triathlete over the middle distance: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike and 21.1 km run in the Ironman 70.3 series. Also a coach and swimming instructor.
About me
As a coach and triathlete, my passion is inspiring others to pursue a more active lifestyle and reach their goals, both in and outside of sport. I believe we all have the power to push our limits and achieve personal victories.
Together we can reach our goals and make a lasting positive impact.
PTO world ranking
My personal growth
The Professional Triathletes Organisation ranks the pros on the average of their four best races. In 2024 I was 209th, now 54th: a big step every 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.
Goals 2026
Set out, ticked off
4 of 5 goals achieved
- Several podiums in international races (achieved) 1st Alghero, 2nd Kraichgau, 3rd Swansea, 2nd Forte Village
- Defend the Belgian middle-distance title (achieved) Belgian champion at OpenLakes
- Top 100 in the PTO world ranking (achieved) Now 54th
- Top 25 among the pros at the 70.3 World Championship (not achieved) 30th in Nice
- Compete at the highest level of the international circuit (achieved) Nine races in the PTO ranking, from Gran Canaria to Forte Village
Looking ahead to 2027
Five goals, one direction
From contender to winner in 2026. In 2027 I want to join the international elite.
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International competition
Racing at the highest level of the international triathlon circuit: the IRONMAN Pro Series, IRONMAN 70.3 and Challenge.
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Local engagement
Racing, and performing well, at local events in my partners’ regions.
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International podiums
Multiple podium finishes at international races, building on five pro podiums in 2026.
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Top 40 PTO World Rankings
A place in the top 40 of the PTO World Rankings (November 2026: #54).
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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
A coach for training, a doctor, a sports dietitian and a physiotherapist: the people I work with.
Palmares
From recreational athlete to elite athlete
From my first quarter triathlons to the pros. All my pro results with splits, including 2026, are under Races.
2025
- 1st Belgian Championship middle distance, Kanne
- 2nd Ironman 70.3 Hradec Králové (pro)
- 4th Challenge Peguera-Mallorca (pro)
- 5th Ironman 70.3 Warsaw (pro)
- 6th Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau (pro)
- 7th Ironman 70.3 Emilia-Romagna (pro)
- 8th Challenge Forte Village (pro)
- 27th Ironman 70.3 Valencia (pro)
2024
- 1st middle-distance triathlon Lac de l’Eau d’Heure
- 1st quarter triathlon Weiswampach
- 1st quarter triathlon Bruges
- 2nd Belgian Championship quarter triathlon, Kinrooi
- 6th Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer (pro)
- 11th Challenge Peguera-Mallorca (pro)
- 20th Ironman 70.3 Switzerland (pro)
Together to the next finish
For a partnership, a sponsorship conversation, coaching or swimming lessons: feel free to email or call me.