Delphine Thirifays: NSI supports young talent. Spotlight on a duathlon champion.
Originally from Liège, Delphine Thirifays has recently made headlines in Belgian for her many sporting achievements, on her bike and on her own feet. Now living in the Belgian town of Chaudfontaine, she won two amateur long-distance duathlon world titles in 2022.
Voted Liège citizen of the year, on 1 January 2023, Delphine took on a fresh challenge by turning professional. This challenge fits NSI corporate culture to perfection and so we have decided to lend her our support.
Going that extra mile is a value that NSI shares with her
It is now a tradition at NSI to support nonprofit associations such as Think Pink, Oikos or even the Red Cross. Along these lines, the company decided to support Delphine Thirifays, on new adventure that advocates going the extra mile, a value that this athlete and NSI have in common. Delphine echoed this in an interview she gave to the Sudinfo newspaper.
"I feel the need to leave my comfort zone and get to know myself better. Sport has brought me so much during my life, both physically and emotionally."
Milestones in this challenge!
The champion has a busy schedule ahead of her. NSI will regularly share the various stages of her preparation and her progress towards the professional category.
Stay tuned for more on her journey and her events at upcoming competitions in England, France, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium.
A few important dates in the life of Delphine Thirifays
- 2015: National duathlon champion in the 14–19-year-old category
- 2016: Provincial champion over 5000m and 3000m - Cross country
- 2017: 11 wins in 11 regional running events.
- 2019: Voted promising young athlete of the year
Awarded sporting merit from the Town of Chaudfontaine
Regional champion in duathlon-cross country
National runner up in Run&Bike - 2021: Amateur full distance duathlon world champion at Zofingen
Chaudfontaine’s sporting personality of the year + fighting spirit award - 2022: Amateur duathlon middle distance European champion in Alsdorf
Amateur duathlon middle distance world champion at Viborg.
