Jonas Deichmann
The man of extremes
No distance is too far for Jonas Deichmann. Whether from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego or once around the globe - the German extreme athlete loves the ultra-long distances in triathlon. With Deichmann, even a complete circumnavigation of Germany becomes a training tour. However, the Stuttgart-born athlete achieved his masterpiece in 2020 and 2021: in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Deichmann swam, cycled and ran around the world alone - and became a star in the process.
No reason for Deichmann to rest on his laurels. For his "Trans America Twice" project, he will be covering the distance from New York City to Los Angeles twice in 2023. And he is also collecting donations for the aid organization World Bicycle Relief. Deichmann also set himself a new goal for 2024, which he successfully achieved in September: running, swimming and cycling 120 Ironmans in 120 consecutive days - a new world record.
From sales manager to ultra triathlete: Jonas Deichmann only set up his own business as an extreme athlete in 2018, but his name is already synonymous with impressive achievements and records. Whether world records by bike, for the fastest trips from the North Cape to Cape Town and on the Panamerica or for the longest swim without an accompanying boat - his projects demonstrate his extraordinary stamina and determination. However, Deichmann is not just a sporting hero, but also a hero with a big heart who actively supports and inspires charitable causes. For example, he collected money for educational projects in Africa on the 18,000 kilometers from Norway to South Africa.
Jonas Deichmann had set himself a new world record goal for 2024: 120 long-distance triathlons in just 120 days. To master this ultimate challenge, the extreme athlete had to swim over 3.8 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers and run 42 kilometers every day.
On May 9, he started in the triathlon mecca of Roth and ran an Ironman every day for the next four months to break the previous record of 105 long distances. This was set last year by Welshman Sean Conway. Jonas reached the halfway point on July 7, just in time for the start of the world's biggest triathlon in Roth. On August 23, the time had come: he set the new world record with his 106th daily Ironman - but that was not all. It wasn't until September 5 that he reached his actual goal: 120 consecutive daily Ironmans. How do you achieve such a feat of endurance? His secret recipe: a passion for sport and a positive attitude.
As part of his "Trans America Twice" challenge, Jonas Deichmann crossed North America twice. On June 28, 2023, he started his journey from New York to Los Angeles by bike. After arriving 48 days later, he walked back in 100 days. Equipped with the "Baba Gump Shrimp Co." cap, he once again lived up to his name as the 'German Forrest Gump'. Arriving in New York, he celebrates his success by taking part in the New York Marathon and runs himself out. He documented his progress, experiences and impressions very vividly on social media.
Jonas Deichmann set new standards in 2020 and 2021: Because on September 26, 2020, his most daring and ambitious project to date started in Munich: once around the world in a triathlon! He swam 450 kilometers in the Adriatic Sea without an accompanying boat. A world record! He covered around 21,000 kilometers on his bike. And he became famous as the "German Forrest Gump" on his run in Mexico. Deichmann arrived back in Munich on November 29, 2021. He told us about his adventures on his round-the-world run.
Jonas Deichmann has long been known outside the extreme sports community. With "Das Limit bin nur ich", he has written a book about his spectacular round-the-world trip. In May 2022, the documentary of the same name about the round-the-world trip was released in cinemas. And at the end of 2023, the book "Crossing America" about his "Trans America Twice" project was published. Deichmann is also in demand worldwide as a speaker for keynotes and business talks with his unique story — also at ISPO Munich.
In the meantime, Jonas Deichmann has set numerous world records on his many extreme tours. Among others:
- 2020-21: first triathlon around the world - 120 times Ironman distance
- 2020 longest unaccompanied swim, Croatia
- 2019 fastest unaccompanied bike crossing from Cape to Cape (Northern Cape - Cape Town)
- 2018 fastest unaccompanied bike ride through South America from north to south
- 2018 fastest unaccompanied bike tour through the Panamericana Alaska - Tierra del Fuego
- 2017 fastest unaccompanied bike crossing of Eurasia from west to east
Jonas Deichmann has already experienced a lot on his extreme tours: various cases of food poisoning, complete isolation in the middle of nowhere. But despite all the risks and dangers, Deichmann revealed in the ISPO Interview 2020 what he fears most. Road traffic.
As an extreme sportsman, Jonas Deichmann has been able to win over numerous companies as partners. These include the outdoor, bike and sporting goods brands Globetrotter, Scott, Schwalbe, Lightweight, Ergon, Briko, Science in Sport, Komoot, Ortlieb, Ryzon, Supernova and Athletic Greens.
| Discipline: | Triathlon |
| Birthday: | 15 Apr 87 |
| Place of birth: | Stuttgart |
| Instagram followers: | 155.000 |
