“As I looked at planning my 2010 race schedule, I could not pass up the opportunity to race Rev 3 Quassy, which will definitely spice up my season. The beautiful challenging course, the stacked Pro field, the outstanding race organization and race day coverage, all make this experience one to definitely get excited about! Count me in!" - Magali Tisseyre

About Magali

Bio:

Hailed as “Ironman 70.3 Triathlete of the Year” for her efforts in 2009 by Triathlete Magazine, one may never believe Magali Tisseyre has only been in the sport for five years. And although her petite size may fool a few at the start of a race, this TYR athlete quickly claims respect and admiration by the finish.

Tisseyre completed her 2009 season with a third place finish at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida to cap off what was a break-out year for the rising star. Prior to her championship finish, she had a batch of successful races that contributed to her season finale. Tisseyre’s highlight of the season came when she won her first 70.3 distance race at Ironman 70.3 Boise-shaving 24 minutes off her previous year’s performance by clocking a 4:12:29 24. Along with this finish, Tisseyre placed second at Ironman 70.3 Calgary, and third at Ironman 70.3 Timberman.

The 27-year-old Canadian Tisseyre did not enter the world of triathlon at a young age – getting involved in many different activities that helped her grow physically and intellectually. A violinist until age 17 and an aspiring actress for a short while, she was never just distinguished by her athleticism. She did, however, compete in extreme sports such as skiing and snowboarding. She races to this day with the souvenir of her former sporting days-a metal plate in her tibia from a boarder cross race.

While attending university, Tisseyre got involved with the club triathlon team. She tried her first race, and was instantly hooked on the adrenaline rush it gave her as well as the fun she had competing. It was obvious that she had an innate talent for the sport when in her first year racing she became the 2004 Canadian University Champion.

Tisseyre continued to compete in triathlons on the amateur level, and also began to thrive in duathlons. In 2005 she became the 20-24 age-group World Duathlon Champion, giving her a taste of success on an international scale. After the victory she continued to compete at both duathlon and triathlon events under an amateur status.

Now finished with her master’s degree in Biomechanics, Tisseyre trains with Lance Watson and LifeSport in Victoria. It is there that she is surrounded by a full-time team and continues to keep her sight on her athletic aspirations-including an Ironman World Championship in the near future.

 

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