Career
Thorbjørn Sindballe weighs in at 80 kg and is 190 cm tall, which is an unusual size for an elite triathlete. His size makes him less aerodynamic, heavier for running, and makes it harder for him to endure the heat, which is a strong factor in several important competitions. However, his career has been plagued by injuries but he somehow has still managed a very healthy career, with many impressive results, including:
1st International Telecommunication Union Long Distance Triathlon World Championship (Canberra) 2006
1st Half Ironman Triathlon Portuguese Macguarie 2006
1st Ironman 70.3 California 2005
1st International Telecommunication Union Long Distance Triathlon World Championship (Sater) 2004
1st International Telecommunication Union Long Distance Triathlon European Championship 2003
2nd Ironman Florida 2008
3rd Challenge Roth 2008
3rd Ironman New Zealand 2007
3rd Ironman Hawaii 2007
2nd Wildfire Triathlon(San Antonio) 2005
2nd Ironman Wisconsin 2003
3rd Ironman 70.3 California 2003
2nd International Telecommunication Union Long Distance Triathlon World Championship (Nice) 2002
2nd International Telecommunication Union Long Distance Triathlon World Championship (Sater) 1999
The thing that Torbjørn believes held him back from success in the Ironman Hawaii is his body"s inability to handle the heat.
To deal with this problem, he has developed, in cooperation with his sponsor Craft of Scandinavia, several methods to endure the heat more effectively: including running in all white, while soaked in water, as well as a glove filled with ice, to cool him down.
Torbjørn Sindballe was forced to announce end to his competitive triathlon career on 30 June 2009, due to a bicuspid aortic valve.