Barış Cihan Karakuş

Sport has been a constant part of my life since childhood. I began with basketball, which I practiced for many years. During my university years at METU, Ankara, where I graduated from the Food Engineering Department, I joined the METU Rowing Team and trained actively in competitive rowing. At the same time, I also worked as a swimming coach and lifeguard, which strengthened my foundation in endurance sports and coaching.

After transitioning into my professional career, I embraced triathlon in 2021. Since then, I have competed in several Olympic- and half-Ironman–distance triathlons, steadily improving my performance and gaining experience in balancing the three disciplines. Alongside triathlon, I developed a passion for trail running, participating in national and international trail events that challenged me with technical terrains and long-distance endurance racing. These experiences deepened my appreciation for the mental and physical resilience required in multisport and outdoor endurance challenges.

I also hold Swimming and Triathlon Coaching certificates, which allow me to combine my personal experience with professional knowledge to support other athletes in their journeys.

For me, sport goes beyond physical training; it pushes me to surpass my limits, both in my athletic journey and in life. In recent years, my passion is to help others around me discover at least one sport and incorporate it into their lifestyle.