Keulen Aims For Repeat T100 Win

With 2024 victory a blur after collapse, Dutchman strives to earn a lasting memory

- Melvyn Teoh

Youri Keulen was crowned men's champion of the Singapore T100 Triathlon in April 2024, but the Dutchman does not remember the last 500 metres of his race.

The 26-year-old passed out after crossing the finishing line at Marina Bay due to the heat and exhaustion and had to be put on an intravenous drip. He was subsequently taken to the hospital for further checks and missed all the post-race celebrations.

He recalled waking up in the medical tent and calling his parents in the ambulance in tears.

He said: "At that moment, I realised, 'Okay, I've done something special. I've been thinking a lot about it and I was sad that I couldn't have the medal ceremony, give the kids a high five or engage with the crowd but on the other hand, it is what it is, I can't change it."

"The last 500 metres, I was like vision black and I can only kind of imagine and remember from the videos, but that clear thought is not there any more.

"This year, I have the chance to change it, so let's aim for that."