Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden Rule Out T100 in 2025 to Focus on IRONMAN Pro Series
The two great references of medium and long distance triathlon, Kristian Blummenfelt y Gustav Iden, have confirmed their roadmap for the 2025 season, in which they will focus exclusively on the Series HOMBRE DE HIERRO Pro.
This decision rules out the possibility of full participation in the T100 circuit, except for the occasional appearance as a wildcard.
Both Norwegians, who already have IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 titles under their belts, have decided that the best strategy for next year is to focus entirely on the IRONMAN Pro Series, seeking to maximize their performance in the most important competitions of the season.
A New Approach After a Difficult 2024
The focus of Blummenfelt For 2024 it was primarily the Paris Olympics, followed by an impressive return to long distance with her victory at the IRONMAN Frankfurt.
However, at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, things did not go as expected, finishing in 35th position after a tough race.
For its part, Gustav Iden He also suffered in Hawaii, being forced to retire during the foot race.
The IRONMAN Pro Series: The Big Goal for 2025
The coach of both, Olav Aleksander Bu, has noted that plans for 2025 are clearly focused on the IRONMAN Pro Series and the IRONMAN World Championship to be held in Nice.
"For Gustav y Kristian, the IRONMAN Pro Series is the goal for next year, that is the plan,” he confirmed. Bu.
This strategy implies a total dedication to the series, leaving little room to participate in other circuits such as the T100, which this year also loses another of its great attractions: the double Olympic champion. Alistair Brownlee, who recently announced his retirement after finishing third in the T100 Grand Final in Dubai.
In a recent appearance on the podcast Santara Tech, Blummenfelt e Iden gave more details about their plans.
Kristian He mentioned: “Oceanside, Texas, Frankfurt, Nice and the 70.3 World Cup, maybe.” This calendar fits perfectly with the current requirements of the Pro Series, which includes long distance events such as Texas, Frankfurt y Nice. Gustav He added:
“I am leaning in the same direction. It would make no sense to have separate races if we are in the same training camps.”
Competing Together: A Common Strategy
One of the aspects that they value most Blummenfelt e Iden of the IRONMAN Pro Series is its format, which rewards times more than final positions.
This means that competing together in the same events does not negatively affect their individual scores, something they have considered key to their plans. “If we are both fit, we enjoy competing in the same races,” he added. Kristian, hinting that the 2025 season will offer more epic battles between these two Norwegian friends and rivals.
Possible Presence in the T100 as Wildcards
Although the T100 is not a priority on its 2025 calendar, both Blummenfelt as Iden They have not completely closed the door to this circuit.
Gustav He commented: “I haven’t heard anything about a contract, so I guess it won’t be anything exciting anyway. In that case, there might be wildcards for some races, but with three full IRONMANs on the calendar it won’t be easy to fit that in.”
Kristian, for his part, acknowledged that with eight or ten races in the T100, it would be difficult to commit and at the same time adequately prepare for the main objective in Nice.
The IRONMAN Pro Series is consolidating its position as the main target for the big names in long distance racing, while the T100 will have to find new ways to attract the best competitors.
With the withdrawal of Alistair Brownlee and the confirmed absence of the Norwegians, the T100 circuit will have to reinvent itself to remain an attraction in the competitive international triathlon calendar.
