Jacob "Pimp" Winneche
| Jacob "Pimp" Winneche | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 31, 1995 Denmark |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Danish |
| 🏫 Education | |
| 💼 Occupation |
|
| 📆 Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Professional CS:GO player; Esports Broadcast Analyst; Ironman finisher |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Jacob "Pimp" Winneche (born 31 July 1995) is a Danish esports broadcast analyst and former professional CS:GO player. He is widely recognized for his successful playing career with top-tier teams and his later transition to a prominent role in esports broadcasting. Winneche is also known for his personal health transformation, which culminated in him becoming an Ironman finisher.
Esports Career
Winneche began his professional Counter-Strike career in 2011. He played for a number of well-known teams, gaining a reputation for his skilled and consistent play. His most notable team stints include:
- Team Dignitas (2015)
- SK Gaming (2015–2016)
- Team Liquid (2016–2017)[1]
Following his retirement from professional play in 2017, Winneche transitioned to a career in esports broadcasting. He has since become a respected broadcast analyst for major Counter-Strike tournaments, providing expert commentary and analysis on events such as the PGL Major and Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) series.[2]
Weight Loss and Ironman Journey
Winneche has openly shared his personal health journey, which began after his playing career. He has documented his transformation from an overweight professional gamer, stating he once weighed 131 kg (289 lbs).[3]
He successfully completed a full Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bicycle race, and a 42.2 km run. In August 2025, he finished the Ironman Copenhagen in a time of 9 hours and 9 minutes, an achievement he completed despite battling a flu and fever.[4]
References
- ↑ "Pimp - Jacob Winneche - CS:GO Player Team History". Esports Earnings. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pimp - Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki". Liquipedia. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Finished what I started 10 years ago". TikTok. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pimp completes Ironman Copenhagen marathon while battling flu, fever". Dust2.us. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
