‘El Forrest Gump alemán’ (= the German Forrest Gump) – this is the nickname given to extreme athlete Jonas Deichmann in Mexico during his ‘triathlon around the world’ (14 months, 120 triathlons) and he became a national celebrity.
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Now he is taking on a new challenge: ‘Challenge 120’: 120 triathlons on 120 consecutive days. From May 9th to September 5th, 2024, he will complete a long-distance triathlon on 120 days, covering an incredible distance: 456 kilometers of swimming, 21,600 kilometers of cycling and 5,064 kilometers of running. (Reading tips: ‘“120 triathlons, 120 days – it’s going to be awesome”’)
The question that ordinary mortals ask themselves when faced with such achievements is: How do you do it?
Overcoming obstacles and mastering challenges
In his lecture ‘The ‘German Forrest Gump’: ‘Challenge 120′ – the limit is only me?!’ Jonas Deichmann addresses this and shows how to motivate yourself for extreme challenges, which mental strategies help you to stay disciplined and focused and how to overcome difficulties.
WHEN? Friday, 11.10.2024, 16:00 to 17:00
WO? Gustav Mahler Hall, m:con Congress Center Rosengarten
