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kyra meulenberg

Kyra Meulenberg is a passionate Dutch triathlete with an impressive track record in the world of triathlon. In 2021, her sporting career gained momentum when she claimed first place in her age group at the Ironman World Championship, achieving a phenomenal time. She also made history by becoming the first Dutch woman to win Ironman Switzerland in Thun.

Her athletic journey began in gymnastics, but since discovering triathlon in 2018, Kyra has proven just how far passion can take you. From now on, she can officially call herself a professional triathlete and will be racing alongside the absolute elite.

At Work-Out, we are incredibly proud to support Kyra. Triathletes often face high costs, and like in many sports, the focus has traditionally been on male athletes – although that is thankfully starting to shift. That is exactly why Kyra’s story resonated with us. We got to know her as an enthusiastic and driven athlete with a clear goal in mind: to become a professional. And just as we joined her journey as a sponsor, the opportunity came her way. From 2025 onwards, her pro adventure begins, and we cannot wait to see what achievements lie ahead. Let’s go, Kyra!

To get to know Kyra even better, we asked her a few questions about her sporting experiences.

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HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH YOUR CURRENT SPORT?

“A full triathlon had always been on my bucket list,” says Kyra. “It seemed like a great feeling to be able to tick that off.” “I think a lot of people feel the same way about starting triathlon, it’s a huge challenge and the ultimate test of endurance and discipline.”

What started as a one-time challenge quickly turned into a serious athletic career. The combination of swimming, cycling and running proved to be the perfect match, and it didn’t take long before the first successes followed.

What have you achieved, and what’s next?

But her ambitions go far beyond that. 2025 marks a new phase in Kyra’s sporting career, the transition into the professional circuit.

“My goal is to win an Ironman and eventually secure a spot at the IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii. 2025 will be my first year as a pro triathlete, so I want to give myself time and space to adjust to training and competing at the highest level.”

HAVE YOU HAD TO GIVE UP CERTAIN THINGS TO PRACTISE YOUR SPORT?

“Giving up is a big word, but you always have to weigh things up,” Kyra explains. “A glass of wine or a beer isn’t always on the menu, and social activities are usually adjusted to fit around my training schedule.”

“My life mostly revolves around sport.” Still, this kind of focus comes with its own benefits.

“Before I started triathlon, I struggled more often with injuries, especially shin splints from running. But since I’ve taken up triathlon, I’ve found better balance in my training, which has made me less prone to injury.”

What valuable sporting lessons have you learned over the years?

Over the past few years, Kyra has gained many valuable insights. “Training more and harder isn’t always better. Recovery is essential to allow your body to process the work you’ve done.”

The most important thing of all is consistency, making progress step by step, and training smart rather than just harder.