Imagine this: you’re Frederic Funk, racing your very first Long Distance triathlon – and not just anywhere, but on home soil at the legendary Challenge Roth. How will the crowd respond?
The answer? With electrifying energy.
In the video below, Funk is greeted by a wall of cheering fans, pushing him forward in one of the most emotional moments of the race. Their support is palpable, and it clearly fuels him as he powers through the course. Funk would go on to finish an impressive fifth in his Long Distance debut – a performance that bodes well for his future over 226 kilometers.
