Kristian Grue and Julia Skala win Norseman 2025
A new edition of the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon, la prueba de larga distancia más salvaje del calendario internacional.
From the early hours of the morning, 250 brave triathletes jumped from a ferry in the middle of the Eidfjord, with icy waters and pitch darkness, to face 3,8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling with 3.800 m of positive elevation gain and a marathon that finishes at the top of Mount Gaustatoppen, at an altitude of 1.880 meters.
More than a race, the Norseman is a rite of passage for the toughest triathletes on the planet. And this year, two names stood out: Christian Grue y julia skala.
Kristian Grue's total exhibition
The Norwegian Christian Grue He took control of the race from the start and never relinquished the lead. His aggressive but perfectly measured pace allowed him to open up a gap on the bike and maintain his advantage on the final climb to the Gaustatoppen.
He stopped the clock at 9:45:20, shattering the time of last year's winner, Sebastian norberg (10:10:19), and taking no less than 44 minutes from the Swiss Christophe Martignier, second with 10:29:22. The Finn Juuso Manninen He completed the podium with 10:34:59.
A tremendous amount of time considering the route profile and the day's conditions, which included light rain and cold in the higher sections.
Julia Skala, undisputed queen
The german julia skala She was one of the big stars of the day. From the cycling segment she showed that she was going for it all, and her attack in the marathon led her not only to a clear lead in the women's category, but also to sneak in among the top six athletes in the general classification.
He crossed the finish line with an impressive 11:00:23, improving by more than half an hour on the winning time from last year (Laura Zimmermann, 11:32:56) and making it clear that she is in spectacular shape.
A memorable performance that puts his name in the history of the event.
Norseman 2025 Rankings
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Female category
Norseman, the unforgiving test
With more than 5.000 athletes entering the draft each year and only 250 selected, the Norseman maintains his status as a living legend in long-distance triathlon.
Today was no exception. Those who cross the finish line not only win a black jersey, but also a place in a community that has pushed their bodies and minds to the limit.
Christian Grue y julia skala They not only survived the challenge, they mastered it.
