Search
shop

Pieter Heemeryck shares what makes him so successful in Singapore after T100 third place finish

Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) was an impressive third place finisher at the Singapore T100 after expertly dealing with the heat and humidity to run his way on to the podium.
Staff Reporter
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

When it comes to racing in Singapore, only Australian Ashleigh Gentle can claim to do it better than Pieter Heemeryck, after the Belgian picked up his second successive PTO podium in Marina Bay.

Last year, the former teacher raced into an early lead, and was only caught by eventual winner Kristian Blummenfelt on the run. This year, deploying a more conservative approach, the PTO World #7 finished strongly to take third.

Revealing that his heat preparation for the sweltering Singapore climate had involved nothing more than a single sauna session before flying out to South East Asia, Heemeryck says he hopes to continue to impress in the heat as the season progresses.

“I am surprised, because I didn’t do any heat preparation”

Having spent the past couple of weeks preparing in the cold and wet countryside of Belgium, even Heemeryck himself was surprised by how well he did in the heat and humidity.

The Championship 2022 Pieter Heemeryck RUN
Photo Credit: Jose Luis Hourcade

“I think I showed again that I can race with the best guys in the sport. I am surprised, because I didn’t do any heat preparation, apart from going in the sauna the day before flying and I am from Belgium, which doesn’t have the best of weather.”

Discussing what else might have contributed to his brilliant performance, the 34-year-old admitted the course did suit him, and said he is looking forward to the hotter races still to come on the tour.

“I think the course suits me, but I don’t know why I do so well here. It is good for me because there are some other races that will be in the heat and I am looking forward to those ones.” 

“I am going to do all eight races”

With his sights set on a good result in the overall standings, Heemeryck shared his plans for the rest of the year, as he growingly looks like a dark horse contender for the T100 Tour title.

“The plan for me is to grow into the season and I think if you plan to focus on the last races of the calendar with the Grand Final, that will be what counts for the guys who are trying to win the series.

“I am going to do all eight races in the tour, I like to race but I am either very good or dropping out of the race, so I think the season will be very long and I am looking forward to the rest of the races.” 

Tomos Land
Written by
Tomos Land
Tomos Land is a triathlon & running journalist whose expertise lies in the professional world of short course & long distance triathlon, though he also boasts an extensive knowledge of ultra-running.
Discover more
Caroline Pohle Lena Meissner ironman 703 jonkoping sprint 2025
PremiumTriathlon’s mid-season report card: Tim Don on who’s raising the bar this triathlon race season
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
Hayden Wilde bike supertri Boston 2024 photo credit supertri
Premium10 ways to make your road bike faster and more aero for triathlons
Kristian Blummenfelt photo credit: PTO Canadian Open
PremiumIs your gut health impacting your performance? The untapped potential of good gut health for triathletes
Laura Philipp and Kat Matthews on the run at the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship
PremiumHas triathlon reached peak performance? Tri experts and legends on how much faster triathletes could get
latest News
Triathlon superstar Hayden Wilde to make shock comeback at London T100
Lionel Sanders wins 70.3 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
‘Intimidating’ to go into Worlds after four months off – but Lionel Sanders up for the challenge
Georgia Taylor-Brown Alex Yee Super League Triathlon Malibu 2021
Triathlon’s most decorated Olympic duo now honoured by their former University
Olav Aleksander Bu Photo credit: Roj Ferman | Surpas
Top triathlon coach Olav Aleksander Bu says it’s all about the team after Uno-X bag first Tour de France win
Danielle Lewis (USA) takes the win in Lake Placid.
IRONMAN Lake Placid 2025: Date, start time, how to watch and who’s racing
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

TRI247-LOGO_Primary-Black_RGB-1

CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO BECOME PART OF SOMETHING EPIC

We’re on a mission to elevate the world of endurance sport, becoming your go-to resource for expert training tips and inspiration, unbiased reporting and creating a platform for grassroots voices. But we can’t do it without you on board! Choose a TRI247+ membership option below and become part of something epic.

£7.95/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

100+ new articles/month

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

£47.95/year
£95.40/year

50% Discount

100+ new articles/month

Unlimited access. No ads. A whole library of tips, advice and inspiration at your finger tips, and the chance to shape the future of triathlon journalism.

You’ll also gain access to our other premium websites:

Have an account? Sign in

Share to...