Mauricio Mendez | PRO Triathlete

Storming onto the professional racing scene as an 18 year old, Mau became the youngest ever XTERRA World Champion just two years later. He has since gone on to take several victories in both on and off-road endurance triathlons, becoming a major contender at every race he lines up at.

He is also a Coach, forming a team with his Cousin and Dad. While he has ambitions to become an Alpinist at the conclusion of his Pro Career.

Mau's best results

• 1st XTERRA World Championships 2016

• 1st Patagonman Extreme 2018

• 1st Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific 2018

• 1st XTERRA Pan American Championships 2017

How did you get into Triathlon?

I started when I was 10. It all began as a father and son relationship and it became a hobby, so much so that today we make it our passion and profession! Winning the XTERRA World Championship, especially the moment I could run to my Dad after achieving our biggest goal until that time... It meant the beginning of my true self.

Who forms your team?

I have a big team, huge if you ask me. On the head is my Dad as coach and mentor/manager. The ones who actually make it possible for me to grow (sponsors) as an athlete and as a person. Last but not least, always the family and people who support no matter where I am in the world, how far or for how long.

Why Compressport?

Compressport means to me an amazing tool to perform at my best. The clothing is very performance oriented, with every detail taken care of that truly makes a difference.

In all honesty, for me Compressport has become a loyal companion, a true team, a family that have one goal in common... supporting everyone in any situation.

What is your favourite product from Compressport and why?

I would go for the “full socks ultra recovery”. I believe that recovery makes the difference between winning and losing races!

Tell us a bit more about you...

I’m a person, passionate and a little bit into the poetic aspects of life. I enjoy a cup of coffee with the people I love, I love a glass of wine with my friends and family. I love to enjoy and really feel what I do, but mostly I think my biggest mark is that I am family person and being close to those who I love is one of the most important things for me. Plus I will do everything in my life to become and achieve being a world class athlete....a World Champion.