Harald Zumpt has been working for IHF Products, distributors for Polar heart rate monitors, for the past 28 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Physiology and his postgraduate studies in Pharmacology. As a competitive swimmer, he transitioned to triathlon and was the first in Africa to complete the Olympic distance triathlon in under two hours. Zumpt manages to maintain an average of 10-12 hours of training per week.