Blummenfelt sets himself the challenge of achieving a record in Kona: “A goal is always good”
Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt is about to compete again in the World Championships Ironman from Kona, with the clear objective of not only reaching the podium, but also beating the time record set by his compatriot Gustav Iden in 2022, with a record of 7:40:24.
In 2022, Blummenfelt finished in third place, just behind IdenHowever, this year he arrives as the main favourite to win the title and surpass himself.
The race, which will be held this Saturday, October 26, will bring together the most prominent figures in long-distance triathlon, including last year's champion. Sam Laidlow, the two-time Kona winner Patrick Lange, and to Danish Magnus ditlev, who will try to dethrone Blummenfelt.
Preparation and confidence
Blummenfelt has proven to be in top form for the event. His victory in Frankfurt, less than two weeks after competing in the mixed relay at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, with an impressive time of 7:27:21, has once again positioned him as one of the favorites.
The Norwegian has been preparing alongside his compatriot Gustav Iden en Flagstaff, arizona, under the supervision of his coach, Olav Aleksander Bu, who has been fundamental in his physical and mental preparation to face this challenge.
Bu, the coach, has shared that the preparation is going well, highlighting that having a few extra weeks of preparation this year has been a plus: “On race day he will have to show what he is capable of doing.
The weather plays a big role, but a record is always a good goal", Bu said in a recent interview with Tri247
A challenge for the future
Looking ahead to the next Olympic Games of Los Angeles 2028, Blummenfelt is at a key moment to define how will focus its preparation on the next four years, with the ambition of staying at the top of triathlon both in the long distance and in the Olympic distance.
Kristian Blummenfelt He is, without a doubt, an athlete with clear and ambitious goals. This edition of the IRONMAN Kona It promises to be one of the most exciting races, with big names willing to give it their all to win the title and, perhaps, set a new record in the event.
