Sofie Goos (born 6 May 1980 in Turnhout, Belgium) is a Belgian triathlete who is a member of the Uplace Pro Triathlon Team. Goos made her big break into the sport in 2008 with wins in Ibiza, Knokke, Mechelen and Kapelle o/d Bos. In 2009, Goos won numerous races, including the Barcelona Challenge and the Florida Ironman. In Belgium, she was victorious in the 70.3 Antwerp Ironman, and in Brasschaat, Geel, Bruges, Kapelle o/d Bos and Ieper. In 2010, she won long distance races in Lisbon and Antwerp and the Olympic Distance triathlons of Geel, Brugge Brasschaat and Knokke. In 2008 and 2009, she was nominated for Female Belgian Athlete of the Year. Goos joined the Uplace Pro Triathlon Team in 2010, allowing her to become a full time professional triathlete. She is also a member of the Antwerp ATRIAC club.
Goos is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France. Its main source of income is tourism due to the local scenery.
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