I have always been really into sports from a young age, being part of every sports team possible at school. I grew up in Geneva, Switzerland so I am also a very good skier (side skill)!! I started triathlons only back in 2016 as a sibling rivalry (my brother did one and I wanted to beat him). I signed up to my first triathlon event having never run off the bike and with very limited swimming practice, which meant my result and performance was very questionable, but the experience was amazing, and I immediately fell in love with the sport.  As something that started out as a bit of fun, I soon met coach Perry Agass when I went out to Cyprus on one of his age group camps in 2017 and he took me onboard as an athlete. Perry gave me a new vision in the sport, making me realise my own potential and I soon set myself new and bigger goals giving me the drive to be the best I can be. Perry got me to focus on middle distance (half ironman) races where I have found herself much more suited. Although I will be stepping up to full (ironman) distances for the season 2020, which I am really excited for!!

My strongest discipline is on the bike and I love a long Saturday morning ride (especially in the summer). Having hardly been able to swim when I first started triathlons, I am still working very hard to improve my swim – it’s a process that takes time and patience, but when I look back to where I was 3 or 4 years ago, I am a whole new athlete in all 3 disciplines.  

Tri Harder are looking forward to seeing what Claire can do in 2021/2022 Season.