Fernanda Keller , the queen K

Fernanda Keller, The Queen K

By Christophe Croze, QK Chris and Rogue Coe, jan 2017

Fernanda Keller (born October 4, 1963) in Niterói, Brazil, is a professional triathlete. She is the first Brazilian triathlete to participate in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Franck: Can you summarize the triathlon in 3 words?  

Fernanda: Triathlon is much more than sport for me it's my life and the life style I love.

Franck: You have participated 25 times in lronman of hawaii. Can you tell me how is this mythical triathlon?  

Fernanda: Ironman Hawaii is the best triathlon . The island and the hawaiian people. The most beautiful land .The most hard run .The annual world best triathletes meeting happens in kona

Franck: Would you do the Hawaii triathlon this year?  

Fernanda: I wll be back but I am not sure if 2017 or 2018. Now I am there just because I

credit photo Sergio Melo

love the fun.

Franck: What is your best memory of a triathlon? Fernanda: The 5 times I had won ironman brasil, the 6 times i was in the top 3 at kona ironman and the 14 times in the top 10 at kona ironman it was great memory

Franck: you started the triathlon at 19 years old. What made you start this sport?

Fernanda: There was no reason just the passion. At that time all we want to do was race fast and have lots of fun traveling around the world with a buch of friends from many different places .

Franck: You are nicknamed Queen K for your longevity in the triathlon. What would you say to a youngster starting triathlon?  

Fernanda: I better wish them a great journey and a an happy life doing sports with friends. Because at the very end friends are always the best part of it.

Franck: While speaking of young athletes, can you tell us about your foundation?  

Fernanda: it's has been 20 year sharing sport values with kids that can't afford to pay for doing sport sport it's great tool to change lifes and that's a dream when all my titles can worth for something better than just me.

Franck: You are a pioneer of the triathlon. What is your vision of today's triathlon? 

Fernanda: We have to learn and adapt every day we wake to the modern to keep us young. It's very different in many aspects but at the end we all are going swim, bike and run as hard as we can. I just love to promote the triathlon life style and sport. I have a TVshow now and it's getting the attention of millions of people to our sport of triathlon.

Franck: You are also the queen of Brazil, thanks to your victory in your country. Is running in his country a motivation that has helped you won? 

Fernanda: Yes !! I love Brazil and racing here was always wild with so many people saying my name and cheering all the way. The victories were all for my family and the crowd.There's nothing better than have all the people for you and giving back winning. This is heaven!!

credit photo Sergio Melo

Franck: You are long distance physical is obvious important, but can tell us what is the importance of the mind?  

Fernanda: The mind is what makes the most important thing we need to move. The desire, if you have the desire you have it all.But needs to be a real one because the fake one makes you break.

Much love to you Franck.

Thank a lot Fernanda 

The photos are credit to Sergio Melo