Thomas Hellriegel (born 14 January 1971) a.k.a. "Hell on Wheels" is a German Ironman triathlete. His biggest achievement is winning the 1997 Ironman World Championship. Hellriegel was also second in the event in 1995 (to Mark Allen) and 1996 (to Luc Van Lierde).^[1]

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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing Germany ...

Thomas Hellriegel

Medal record
Representing  Germany
Men's triathlon
Ironman World Championship
	1997	Men's race
	1995	Men's race
	1996	Men's race
	2001	Men's race

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Hellriegel set the bike course record at the 1996 championship race with a time of 4:24:50; which had stood for 11 years,^[1] until Normann Stadler finished the bike course in a new record time at 4:18:23.