Mario Huys
Mario Huys is a former professional triathlete from Belgium who is currently living in Austria. He is the head coach and managing director of Mario Huys Coaching. Huys holds a master's degree in sports science. He is a former coach of the Oakley Transition Ironman Team and founding member of Triangel Institut, Ironman Nice and Ironman 70.3 Monaco.
Athletic career highlights
- Former world record holder for double Ironman 19:54
- Coached two pro triathletes to each break the world record
- Completed 18 Ironman branded races as well as 24 Ironman distance triathlons for a total of 42 Ironman finishes
- Won 11 Long distance races
- Vice European Champion Ironman Distance Köln 1985
- Ironman personal best time 8:19
- Best finish at the Ironman World Championships - 11th place
- Ironman Hawaii best time 8:48
- Marathon personal best 2:28
- Member of Belgian Olympic rowing team
- Professional triathlete for 14 years
- Semi-professional cyclist for two years by ADR Greg LeMond’s team
- Skiing instructor, mountain guide, rafting guide, canyoning guide and paraglider
Coaching highlights
- Philippe Methion France
- Luc Van Lierde Belgium
- Kate Allen Australia
- Daniel Hechenblaickner Austria
- Yvonne van Vlerken Netherlands
- Manuel Wyss Switzerland
- Irina Kirchler Austria
- Scott Ragsdale United States
- José Jeuland France
Pro athletes currently coached by Huys
- Michael Weiss Austria
- Josef Fuchs Austria
- Lisa Reiss Austria
- Dorian Wagner Germany