Arriving late and by chance in triathlon, Dorian Coninx has become a reference in his discipline and is aiming for gold at the Paris Olympics.
Born on January 28, 1994 in Échirolles, Dorian Coninx is the eldest of a family of two. His sister Léa Coninx, four years younger, is also a high-level triathlete. She followed in her big brother’s footsteps. Before adding running and cycling, the Isérois was above all passionate about swimming, a sport he discovered at the age of 7 in his hometown. He started triathlon ten years later, with the sole desire to imitate his best friend. His discovery was love at first sight. He is happy to be in contact with nature, and no longer confined to the pool. With a view to progressing, Dorian Coninx joined a performance circle with other triathletes near Grenoble. In 2014, when his organization lacked resources, he headed to the Paris region and signed up for the Poissy Triathlon club. A year later, after exceptional results in juniors, he won a first stage on the European circuit near Quarteira (Portugal). If he has natural qualities in the water, given his years in the pools, Dorian Coninx has quickly progressed in running where he is now feared by his opponents. According to the person concerned, his greatest room for improvement lies in the mental and emotional aspect, an area where he has been helped by specialists for more than seven years. And if he does not want to leave anything to chance before participating for a third time in the Olympic Games, the Échirolles native has been slowed down in his preparation in May 2024. Falling off his bike during a series of world championships in Yokohama (Japan), he suffered fractures to his right elbow and wrist. This hiccup required operations. Despite this hitch, he is aiming for a medal at the JO 2024 from Paris.
What is Dorian Coninx’s track record?
Since 2014 and his arrival on the senior circuit, Dorian Coninx has climbed onto around thirty podiums. Among his most notable medals, there is the bronze medal won at the Tokyo Olympics in mixed relay. He also won the general classification of the world championships in 2023, European titles in individual (2021) and in mixed relay (2022).
What is Dorian Coninx’s salary?
It is difficult, almost impossible, to live solely from triathlon. To continue his progress, Dorian Coninx relies on the help of sponsors (Mx3 Nutrition, Zéfal) and equipment manufacturers (Adidas, Lapierre Bikes, Mavic). The athlete also earns income from his
contract with the army and the Joinville Battalion.
What is Dorian Coninx’s training pace?
Every week, Dorian Coninx trains for at least 25 hours, without allowing himself a single day of rest. This figure can increase by ten hours, especially in Olympic preparation. In this rhythm, he does not count the so-called invisible work (recovery, mental preparation, bodybuilding, etc.). To fuel his body, he ingests 6,000 calories per day. He goes to bed at the latest at 10 p.m. in order to maximize his recovery. To keep up the pace, this video game fan takes it as a game and finds a form of fun in this quest for performance.