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Who am I?
I’m Tom Ringlstetter, a 20-year-old German multisport athlete exploring triathlon, ultrarunning, and other endurance sports based in Sweden.
How did I get started in endurance sports?
I started running and racing at 16, gradually moving from local 10K's towards triathlons and soon ultras as I discovered my passion for exploring the boundaries of what I can do.
What drives me?
I’m driven by curiosity, consistency, and the desire to push both my mind and body beyond what I thought possible. Essentially I just love to be outdoors.
What’s my approach to training?
I train with long-term focus, balancing multisport disciplines while staying mindful of recovery, progression, and learning new skills.
What do I enjoy most about multisport?
I enjoy being in nature and exploring new challenges—swimming, cycling, running, skiing, kayaking — In essence what I enjoy most is the feeling of aliveness I get when training and racing.
What has been my proudest moment so far?
Finishing Swedeman Xtri and getting first place at a 12-Hour Backyard Ultra, experiences that taught me endurance, patience, and resilience.
How do I handle setbacks?
I view setbacks as learning opportunities, adjusting my approach while maintaining consistency and focus on long-term goals.
Who or what inspires me?
Nature, fellow athletes, and anyone who dedicates themselves to exploring limits and pursuing their passions.
What else defines me outside of racing?
My dog, music, love for the outdoors, and eagerness to explore new sports and adventures.
What are my goals for the future?
I like to keep my goals open and flexible. My aim is to simply continue growing and learning as a multisport athlete and enjoy the journey.
My origin story
My journey in endurance sports began on July 1, 2019, just a week before my 14th birthday, with a six-day, 150 km hike through the Black Forest. That adventure with my dad sparked a curiosity for endurance and a love for the outdoors that has only grown since.
Back home in Sweden, I began experimenting with every kind of movement I could find: hikes, bike rides, runs, and walks. In 2020, getting a dog transformed this exploration into consistent training — rain or sunshine, we ran together, which more and more teached me to push gently, enjoy the process, and build endurance step by step.
By 2021, these small steps had become measurable progress: I ran nearly 200 km in the first half of the year and tackled my first 10K race in October, marking the start of my racing journey.
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