Thys Wind

Thys grew up in the Netherlands. He had a reputation for riding his dirt bike to and from school with reckless abandon. His need for speed was real. Then in 1987 his family moved to the United States. It wasn’t long before he became a competitive swimmer, and after his dad introduced him to running during his teenage years he never looked back. Since then, Thys has enjoyed racing in countless marathons and triathlons, including well known races like the Boston Marathon and the Ironman World Championships.

Thys has a Master’s degree in Health Fitness Management which set him up for a career in corporate fitness, then coaching, and eventually race directing. He’s also the creator of Swivel Bottle. His world, however, revolves around his wife and 2 boys. Oh, and he loves peanut butter. Like, a lot!

What’s the next big challenge for Thys? That would be the Grand Canyon. He and his son are planning to run rim-to-rim-to rim in the spring of 2027!