The 24-year-old Justus Töpper has been part of the racextract Schnitzer racing team since 2026. The Leipzig-born
triathlete revealed to us that he was invited to a triathlon in 2016 by his brother's class teacher. This was his first taste of the triathlon atmosphere, having previously practiced cycling for 4 years. In 2017, Justus decided to dedicate himself fully to triathlon and has since been successfully working his way to the top of the German rankings.

Triathlon inspires Justus primarily because every body type has a chance. Whether tall or short, sturdily built or rather slender, what matters most here is the willingness to train, professionalism, and mental attitude.

His favorite sessions are running and cycling. However, Justus definitely finds the most joy in time-trial sessions on asphalt with little traffic, where he can really push the pedals.

The full-time triathlete has already completed a basic law degree, but is currently pausing his studies to focus entirely on his sport. His focus is solely on triathlon training, and even though he occasionally
goes on hiking tours which provide him with a balance, they are still part of his training program.

After all, a training day for Justus consists of three training sessions of approximately 2 hours each, with meal times and rest periods interspersed. This ensures an optimal balance between energy intake, exertion, and recovery. Justus likes to end his day with yoga for relaxation.

With this disciplined daily training routine, Justus aims to reach the
podium at the German Triathlon Sprint Championships in the medium term, and has his sights set on Olympic participation in the future.

He celebrated his currently greatest success with the overall victory in the first Triathlon Bundesliga.

Through his membership in the racextract Schnitzer racing team, Justus has increasingly dedicated himself to a gluten-free diet and now eats Schnitzer products—especially for breakfast and snacks—and quickly noticed that his digestion times are shorter, which allows him to get back into training faster.

Find out more about Justus on Instagram.