Triathlon team

Meet Our Team

The athletes and coaches who make up Latvia's premier triathlon team

Anna Bērziņa
Anna Bērziņa
Elite
Country:Latvia
Specialty:Olympic Distance
Top Achievement:National Champion 2023

Multiple Latvian national champion with international podium finishes across Europe. Specializes in Olympic distance events.

Jānis Kalniņš
Jānis Kalniņš
Elite
Country:Latvia
Specialty:Ironman
Top Achievement:Ironman Barcelona Finisher

Ironman finisher with a personal best of 9:05:23. Specializes in long-distance events and has completed multiple full Ironman races.

Maria Schmidt
Maria Schmidt
Elite
Country:Germany
Specialty:Sprint Distance
Top Achievement:European Championship Medalist

German athlete based in Riga. European championship medalist in sprint distance with background in competitive swimming.

Toms Liepiņš
Toms Liepiņš
Age Group (35-39)
Country:Latvia
Specialty:70.3 Distance
Top Achievement:Age Group Winner - Challenge Roth

Former professional cyclist who transitioned to triathlon in 2018. Specializes in the bike portion and has been improving his swim and run consistently.

Līga Zariņa
Līga Zariņa
Age Group (30-34)
Country:Latvia
Specialty:Olympic Distance
Top Achievement:Baltic Championship Podium

Balances a full-time career in finance with triathlon training. Has shown remarkable progress in the past two seasons with multiple age group podiums.

Erik Tamm
Erik Tamm
Age Group (25-29)
Country:Estonia
Specialty:Sprint Distance
Top Achievement:Estonian National Series Winner

Estonian athlete who joined the team in 2022. Known for his explosive speed in sprint events and technical bike handling skills.

Pēteris Ozols
Pēteris Ozols
Coach
Country:Latvia
Specialty:Head Coach

Former professional triathlete with 15+ years of coaching experience. Specializes in long-distance preparation and race strategy.

Linda Kļaviņa
Linda Kļaviņa
Coach
Country:Latvia
Specialty:Swim Coach

Former Olympic swimmer who represented Latvia in 2012. Expert in technique development and open water swimming tactics.

Markus Weber
Markus Weber
Coach
Country:Germany
Specialty:Bike & Strength Coach

German cycling specialist with background in professional cycling. Focuses on power development and bike positioning.

Join the Tritans Team

We're always looking for passionate triathletes to join our team. Whether you're an experienced competitor or just starting your triathlon journey, we have different membership options to suit your goals.

Team membership includes:

  • Professional coaching and personalized training plans
  • Access to team training sessions and facilities
  • Team kit and equipment discounts
  • Race support and strategy
  • Community of like-minded athletes
Team training