Ernie Mantell

Professional Triathlete & Coach · Barcelona, Spain

A Minnesota native who grew up playing hockey, Ernie discovered triathlon during his time at Arizona State University and never looked back. He has since raced around the world, spending several seasons competing in Europe with standout results including a 9th place finish at Ironman Switzerland and a career-best time of 7:53 over the full Ironman distance. Now with 5+ years in the professional triathlon field, Ernie brings hard-won race experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to perform at every level of the sport.

"I'm available... full stop. TrainingPeaks comments, Discord, WhatsApp, the occasional Instagram reel at 10pm, I'm there. Life is messy and unpredictable, and training has to fit around family, work, travel, and sometimes the weather. I'm constantly adjusting plans because that's what real coaching looks like. That said, I do think you should ride your bike in the rain sometimes. It's good for the soul. My job is to make sure no athlete ever feels like they're out there doing this alone, and I take that seriously every single day."