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Faris Al-Sultan was born on 21 January, 1978 in Munich, Germany, is a German triathlete. Discover Faris Al-Sultan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
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46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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21 January 1978 |
| Birthday |
21 January |
| Birthplace |
Munich, Germany |
| Nationality |
Germany
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He is a member of famous Athlete with the age 46 years old group.
Faris Al-Sultan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Faris Al-Sultan height is 1.81 m and Weight 72 kg.
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1.81 m |
| Weight |
72 kg |
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Who Is Faris Al-Sultan's Wife?
His wife is Ina Reinders
| Family |
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| Wife |
Ina Reinders |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Jasim Al-Sultan |
Faris Al-Sultan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Faris Al-Sultan worth at the age of 46 years old? Faris Al-Sultan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Athlete. He is from Germany. We have estimated Faris Al-Sultan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Athlete |
Faris Al-Sultan Social Network
Timeline
Al-Sultan's father Talib came to Germany from Iraq in 1958.
His mother Lydia is from Munich, where his father works as the head of a translation agency.
Faris Al-Sultan attended high school in Munich/Moosach.
He was a graduate student at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, working on a Master's degree in Arabic language, literature, and history.
Al-Sultan dropped out of graduate school before completing his degree to focus on triathlons.
Faris al-Sultan (فارس السلطان, born 21 January 1978) is a former German triathlete who is now active as a coach.
Faris was born 21 January 1978 in Munich, Germany to a German mother and an Iraqi father.
He started out as a collegiate swimmer before taking on triathlon.
His first Ironman in 1997 was Lanzarote Ironman, which he completed in a time of 10:33.
He competed at the Ironman world championships in Hawaii in 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2004 before finally winning there in 2005.
The favorite that year, fellow German Normann Stadler, withdrew due to flat tyres.
In 2005, he was the third German to win the Ironman Hawaii.
He is listed in the best list of German triathletes on the Ironman distance.
Faris al-Sultan is known for his strengths in all three triathlon disciplines.
In the running segment, he has a consistent but uncommon form of a long stride and loose arms, described as "looping."
In competition, he typically wears a Speedo and half-singlet.
Al-Sultan achieved his first Ironman win at the inaugural running of Ironman Arizona in 2005.
In al-Sultan's return to defend the title in 2006, he placed third.
At the 2007 championships, Faris did not compete due to a case of gastroenteritis the morning of the race.
He said choosing not to compete "was one of the hardest decisions of my life."
He was the winner at the 2013 Ironman Lanzarote on 18 May, completing with an overall time of 8:42:40.
In April 2014, his son was born, since November 2014 he has been married to the former triathlete Ina Reinders and in January 2016, their daughter was born.
Currently, Faris al-Sultan is coach of Patrick Lange, 2 time Ironman World Champion triathlete.
