The Team

Tine Deckers, Sofie Goos, Bert Jammaer, Axel Zeebroek, Bart Aernouts and Bruno Clerbout. Together these top Belgian triathletes are the Uplace Pro Triathlon Team, the only Belgian professional triathlon team. The goal: Ironman victories and a place among the sport’s best.

Being a part of the team for the athletes means the opportunity to prepare for race day, that seemingly endless battle against the elements, their body and their willpower, with best-in-class support and materials.

“Belgium has an illustrious triathlon tradition and no lack of talent.  But in today’s triathlon, there is only room for those athletes who can focus 100% on their sport and their own development.” – Ben De Wolf, Team Manager.

The Uplace Pro Triathlon Team was founded in 2010 with the goal of securing top Belgian results and a leading position in the international long distance triathlon. During the team’s rookie season, Sofie Goos and Bruno Clerbout showed solid results with wins in Lisbon, Antwerp, Geel, Bruges, Brasschaat, Knokke and Ypres and a fourth place finish in the Cozumel and France Ironman races. With Deckers, Jammaer, Zeebroek and Aernouts, the team is complete.

The Uplace Pro Triathlon Team athletes are all professional athletes. They are also backed by comprehensive athletic, medical and logistical support under the supervision of team manager Ben De Wolf, supported by trainers Pieter Timmermans and Bart Decru. Swim Academy oversees the swim training. Maarten Thysen is responsible for strength, stabilization and injury prevention. Topsport ABC is the team’s sports physiology partner. Vincent Vanbelle is the team doctor.

Additional support comes from Bioracer (race and training clothing), BlueSeventy (wetsuits), Zeb (leisure clothing), Adidas Eyewear (sunglasses), Ridley (bikes),  Shimano (bike parts and materials), Easton (wheels and handlebars), Tacx (bike training), Athlete Fitting (bike positioning), SportsControl (nutritional supplements),  Topsport ABC (sports physiology), Compex (electrostimulation), Sportoase (sports facilities), Best Swim Centre (training camps), BMW (cars) and Assumax (insurance broker).

About Uplace

Uplace is a lifestyle-real estate group that inspires cities through two types of projects.

Uplace creates one-stop experience destinations that seamlessly blend working, living, shopping, and relaxation. These ‘third places’ are a city within a city with an offering that is unique in its range and mix: a movie theater, playgrounds, fun for the whole family, a gym, a day spa, a museum, art exhibitions, international food and drinks, experience shopping, offices and conference rooms, public spaces, a hotel,… The first experience destination will be built in Machelen, Belgium.

Uplace has also developed a specific expertise in building offices tailored to the needs of business and their people. In Belgium, Uplace develops and invests in the Mechelen office market.

Uplace was founded by the team that turned logistics real estate developer Eurinpro into an international success.

More information about Uplace: www.uplace.eu