Tim Berkel

Timothy Peter Van Berkel (born 29 June 1984 in Albury, New South Wales) is an Australian professional triathlete who races primarily in long distance triathlon events.

Van Berkel grew up in Wodonga, Victoria and played Australian Rules Football (AFL).

He began training for and competing in triathlons at the age of 18 as a way of staying fit during the AFL off-season.

In 2011 Van Berkel successfully defended his Challenge Copenhagen title in a closely fought race with Denmark's Jimmy Johnsen.

[8] In August 2015, Van Berkel finished 2nd to fellow Australian triathlete, Tim Reed, by 2 seconds, in the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship held in Cebu, Philippines.