Mario Huys

Mario Huys (born 9 February 1959) 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 (two Ironman races consecutively, both under 10 hours)
 * Coached two pro triathletes to each break the world record (Luc Van Lierde and Yvonne van Vlerken)
 * 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 Belgian Olympic rowing team
 * Professional Triathlete for 14 years
 * Semi Professional Cyclist for 2 years by ADR Greg LeMond’s team
 * Skiing instructor, mountain guide, rafting guide, canyoning guide and paraglider

Coaching highlights

 * Philippe Methion France (European and French Triathlon Champ)
 * Luc Van Lierde Belgium (Hawaii Ironman Champ)
 * Kate Allen Australia (Olympic Gold and 2 Ironman wins)
 * Daniel Hechenblaickner Austria (International Triathlon and Duathlon Champ)
 * Yvonne van Vlerken Netherlands (World Duathlon and Ironman Champ)
 * Manuel Wyss Switzerland (National Champ)
 * Irina Kirchler Austria (National Champ, Olympic team Austria)
 * Scott Ragsdale United States (7 IM in Emirates in 7 days)
 * José Jeuland France (National Champ)

Pro athletes currently coached by Mario

 * Michael Weiss Austria (Olympian, Ironman Champ and Xterra Champ)
 * Josef Fuchs Austria (World Champion FIS Masters, 2 x Bronze FIS Masters and Silver Medallist)
 * Lisa Reiss Austria (professional alpine skier)
 * Dorian Wagner Germany (National Champ)