Gustav Iden delays his season start due to an ankle injury

Norwegian triathlete Gustav Iden has confirmed that he will not compete in HOMBRE DE HIERRO New Zealand and IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong after suffering an ankle sprain from which he has not yet fully recovered.

Iden had planned to open its calendar in Oceania, first in IRONMAN New Zealand (March 7) and then in IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (March 22)However, the athlete himself has explained in social networksHe said he twisted his ankle a while ago and that the injury "is still not 100%."

The Norwegian has not detailed the exact extent of the sprain nor offered a specific recovery timeline. He has made it clear that it is a setback of "a few weeks," suggesting it is not a long-term injury, although it does affect his competitive start in 2026.

A conditioned start to the season

The ocean tour represented Iden's first competitive test of the year after a 2025 in which he once again proved competitive in long distance.

Gustav Iden was IRONMAN world champion in Kona 2022 with a time of 7h40:24

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and is part of the powerful Norwegian team alongside Kristian Blummenfelt and Casper Stornes, regular protagonists in the major events of the international calendar.

His absence in New Zealand and Geelong alters the appeal of both events, especially at the start of a season in which several favorites are looking to accumulate points and competitive rhythm from March onwards.

When will he compete again?

At the moment, Iden has not confirmed her next goal. Her spring calendar includes events such as IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside o IRONMAN Texas, events that traditionally bring together some of the biggest names on the professional circuit.

If his ankle recovery progresses well, he could return during that North American tour. However, any prediction will depend on how the joint responds in the coming weeks.

The season is long, but the start is already complicated for one of the leading names in world long-distance running.