ISPO Cup for Laura Philipp: Triathlon world star with attitude and heart

The world is full of challenges: Climate crisis, social tensions, geopolitical uncertainties. Right now, we need personalities who are encouraging, take responsibility and show what is possible - on and off the sporting stage. One of these personalities is Laura Philipp. With her outstanding successes and social commitment, she embodies the spirit of the ISPO Cup in an impressive way.

Laura Philipp is one of the most influential figures in international triathlon. Yet her career began comparatively late: it was not until 2011, at the age of 24, that she took the plunge from running and fitness into the triathlon world - without ever having learned to crawl properly beforehand. What followed is a success story rarely seen in endurance sports.

With uncompromising discipline, an astonishing eagerness to learn and a keen eye for detail, she worked her way to the top of the world rankings in record time. The support of her husband and coach Philipp Seipp and their training life together in Neckargemünd near Heidelberg formed the stable foundation for this path.

But Laura Philipp is far more than just an athlete with an impressive record. She stands for sustainability, a conscious lifestyle and a commitment to women in competitive sport. Her attitude shows that top performance and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive - on the contrary, they complement each other.

Laura Philipp has firmly established herself among the global triathlon elite - and made history:

• IRONMAN World Champion 2024
  At the Ironman World Championship in Nice, she became only the second German woman ever to win the title. Her time: 8:45:15 hours - a milestone in her career.
  
• IRONMAN Hamburg 2025 - Record for eternity
  With 8:03:13 hours, she ran the fastest time ever achieved by a woman at an Ironman. A course record, a personal best and a moment that redefined the limits of what is possible
  
• Consistent dominance
  - IRONMAN European Champion 2025
  - Challenge Roth Winner 2025
  - 5× IRONMAN Winner
  - 19× IRONMAN 70.3 Winner
  

Her athletic record is not just about performance - it is an expression of continuity, resilience and a deep understanding of her sport.

Her social commitment is at least as impressive as her sporting success. One outstanding example: in 2020, Laura Philipp auctioned off all of her Hawaii equipment for the benefit of the Haus Emmaus hospice in Wetzlar. The proceeds were used to finance an extension that houses the "Charly and Lotte" project - an initiative to provide bereavement support for children and young people.

This campaign shows what Laura Philipp stands for: Athletes* not only have the opportunity, but also the responsibility to use their reach in a meaningful way. She proves that sport can give hope and have a social impact.

At the same time, she is committed to female empowerment and a healthy, self-determined training culture through her KickAss Sports project. Her training plans take cycle health into account; her workshops combine neuroscientific findings with sporting practice. She creates access, breaks down barriers and inspires women worldwide to go their own way in endurance sports.

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Laura Philipp was ceremoniously presented with the ISPO Cup at ISPO 2025. Stefan Rummel honored her as part of the "ISPO Executive Night 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Sports and Business", where the extraordinary importance of her sporting and social commitment was highlighted.

Laura Philipp shows that sport is more than just competition. It is a force that can inspire, connect and change. With her attitude, her commitment and her vision, she is a role model - and a reminder of what is possible if you have the courage to get the world moving.