Garmin
The Riel Distance
We redefined collaborative sponsorship with this short content series. Belgian figures like Philippe Gilbert, Erika Van Tielen and Average Rob joined Olympian Marten Val Riel to swim, bike and run without any tech support, highlighting Garmin’s precision tools as athlete essentials.
This engaging content series:
· Bridged the gap between elite performance and everyday fitness enthusiasts.
· Raised brand awareness with relatable, community-focused storytelling.
· Highlighted Garmin’s values and product in an engaging, accessible way.
Showcasing the power of knowing, instead of guessing.
Client: Pool-ster (for Garmin)
Executive Management: Bram Vandenbrouck
Account Executive: Heleen Luyckx
Agency: Defiant, part of Finch Collective
Creative Director: Lode Vochten
Strategic Director: Maarten Van Herck
Camera: Robert Paesen, Cédric Warlop
Montage: Robert Paesen