Swimming has always been Jan's greatest passion. As a young swimmer, he dedicates every day to perfecting his stroke. He loves the feeling of gliding effortlessly and quickly through the water and the freedom it gives him.
2007
The Journey begins
After retiring from professional swimming, Jan recognized numerous opportunities to pass on his knowledge and develop products that could revolutionize swimming.
2007
The Vision
Jan founded sailfish with the aim of inspiring people to take up swimming and triathlon and sharing his love of swimming with others.
2007
The big stage
In the same year, Javier Gomez swims to the world championship title in sailfish. The beginning of a new chapter.
2009
New Perspectives
The G-Range revolutionized the design of wetsuits. A unique suit – even today.
2010
sailfish
NIGHT OF THE YEAR
The sailfish night of the year is more than an annual ceremony event – it became a celebration of triathlon culture. Since 2010, the triathlon community joins to celebrate the achievements of the year.
2017 & 2018
Back to back
Patrick Lange not only becomes IRONMAN World Champion – he dominates the race. The first person to finish in under eight hours in Hawaii – and the first IRONMAN World Champion in a sailfish.
2018
THE FASTEST OF ALL TIME
At the age of 43, Jan returns to the World Championship in Kona. Twelve years after retiring, he breaks Lars Jorgensen's 23-year-old swimming record in 46:29.
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2023
The next generation
At the age of 24, Sam Laidlow becomes the youngest IRONMAN World Champion ever. Sam leads our new generation of athletes who inspire triathletes around the world.
Today
our spirit
From perfecting every stroke to the IRONMAN swim record. The spirit of pushing boundaries is found in every sailfish product.
