Thank you for visiting my website. Here you can learn more about me and my journey so far in sport - though the best is still ahead.

 

With a lifestyle dedicated to triathlon, this site reflects both the big milestones and the everyday details that drive my motivation and passion.

 

Once you start training for triathlon, everything else starts to feel more achievable.

 


Triathlon is one of the most demanding and complete endurance sports, testing both physical and mental limits. It has become a lifestyle I fully embrace, competing as an age-group triathlete while training up to 18 hours per week.

 

Born and raised in Varaždin, Croatia, I grew up in a sport-oriented environment that shaped my competitive mindset early on. Sport has taught me discipline, resilience, and respect for competition.

 

What started as a personal challenge developed into a long-term passion and commitment to middle and long-distance triathlon. I am constantly driven to improve, set new goals, and push my limits across all three disciplines.

 

Beyond performance, I value the strategic and mental side of racing—planning, execution, and continuous adaptation. I am particularly drawn to the half Ironman distance, and I enjoy the challenge of demanding cycling courses and elevation-heavy races.

 

My broader vision is to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle through sport, emphasizing consistency, discipline, and integrity in training and competition.

I strongly believe in clean sport and fair competition. Respect, hard work, and honesty remain the foundation of everything I do.

 


About Me

Name: Jurica Cvjetko
Born: 23.02.1984
Hometown: Varaždin, Croatia
Nationality: Croatian
Education: Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb

Languages: Croatian (native), English, German, Spanish, French, Slovenian (basic Portuguese from triathlon context)

 


Background

I originally came from a basketball background and competed for my university team after recovering from a serious leg injury that temporarily stopped my sport participation. That period shaped my long-term mindset toward resilience, discipline, and consistency in sport.

Sport Profile

Triathlon since: 2009 (17th season in 2026)
Training volume: 14–19 hours per week
Club: Triathlon Club Sjever (Varaždin, Croatia)
Training guidance: Thomas Steger, PRO triathlete & coach


Triathlon

First race: 2009 (Varaždin sprint triathlon)
From my first race, I was drawn to the simplicity and challenge of triathlon: what you put in is exactly what you get out.

 

Favourite race: IRONMAN Lanzarote (Spain) and Südkärntner Triathlon (Austria) 

 

Physical Profile

Height: 191 cm
Weight: 80–82 kg
Resting heart rate: ~30 bpm
Max heart rate: ~200 bpm


Philosophy

I believe in consistent effort, long-term development, and the idea that limits are often self-defined. Sport has taught me discipline, perspective, and gratitude for what the body is capable of.