Norseman 2025 Preview: The world's most extreme triathlon returns this Saturday
This Saturday, August 2, a new edition of the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon, one of the most demanding triathlons in the world.
From the cold waters of the fjord of Eidfjord to the top of the Gaustatoppen, 250 elite and selected amateur athletes will experience something far beyond just a time trial.
Starting at 05:00 a.m. (CET), participants will jump from a ferry in the middle of the fjord to swim the 3,8 km.
An iconic image that marks the beginning of an epic journey. From there, a brutal bike ride awaits through the Norwegian fjords and mountains, and a marathon that culminates at the top of Gaustatoppen, at an altitude of 1.880 m.
2024 was a wild year: rain, shortened stages, and impressive times
Last year, bad weather forced the race to be shortened to 32,5 km, but it was still an unforgettable day. The Swede Sebastian norberg took the victory with a great performance, while Flora Colledge was the best in the women's category.
That day, the German Sebastian Kienle, a long distance legend, completed the race with an impressive 9:34:16, while the Norwegian Jon Saeveras Breivold recorded a time of 9:09:57 on the shortened course. Colledge, meanwhile, clocked 10:10:16 before returning this year for more.
2025 Favorites: Norwegians on the prowl and an open battle between the women
In the men's category, all eyes will be on the Norwegian trio formed by Christian Grue, Hans Christian Tungevik y Anders LangsetWith numbers 21, 22, and 23, they will be the home team favorites to take home the black jersey.
Among the women, the presence of the British stands out Claire Weller, third in 2024 and who this year starts with the number 1 jersey. Competing alongside her will be heavyweights such as the Swiss Laura Kesler, the 2023 champion Flora Colledge, and the German julia skala, 20th in the World Cup HOMBRE DE HIERRO from Nice in 2023.
Why is the Norseman so special?
It's not just the cold, the harshness of the profile, or the legendary black T-shirt that only those who reach the top of Gaustatoppen receive.
The Norseman is a transformative experience. More than 6.000 triathletes from 96 countries They applied to participate this year, but only 250 were chosen. It's an event where spirit, personal challenge, connection with nature, and camaraderie prevail.
How to watch Norseman 2025 live
The race can be followed live thanks to the online tracking system available from the official website.
The first athlete will enter the water at 05:00 a.m. (CET), 04:00 a.m. in the UK and 23:00 p.m. on Friday on the US East Coast.
If you're passionate about long-distance running, the Norseman is one of the races you should see at least once a year. It's the Everest of triathlon.
