The Challenge Ponzan (Poland) Markus Hörmann had to begin in a large group of around 80 professional athletes, all started together in the first discipline. So he found himself swimming in the chasing group. But already during the first change and the following, demanding bike course he could catch up. As sixth he sprintet to the running course - and there should still make a splash.

Markus Hörmann had a brilliant day, six minutes behind the winner Bart Aernouts he finished the challenge (Belgium) as third and with that he saved also the biggest success of his professional career.