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Triathlon

Researching the Physical Toll of Racing Norseman

Norseman officials have run 10 years of tests on athletes, and they don’t plan to stop any time soon.

by Ben Snider-McGrath, August 7, 2025
Triathlon

The Call of Alpe D’Huez

A bucket list for many, Slowtwitch writer Sarah Bonner can’t get enough of this epic race in the French Alps.

Industry

Lessons From the IRONMAN x TriDot Break-Up

The coaching platform and IRONMAN split this week.

Triathlon

What Norseman Means to the Host Town of Eidfjord

Norwegians love Norseman, and anyone who has been to the race knows why

Triathlon

From a Beautiful Lake to the Stark Reality of a Mountain-Top Finish. The Norseman Run

The Norseman Xtreme triathlon is, well, extreme. The day that started with beautiful weather conditions quickly got nasty on the run.

Triathlon

From Cold Water in a Fjord to an Epic Bike. The Beautiful, but Tough, Norseman Bike Course

The spectacular bike course at Norseman includes 3,000 m of climbing

Triathlon

Kristian Grue and Julia Skala Talk Winning Norseman After Record-Setting Day

Find out what’s going through the minds of the winners of Norseman 2025

Triathlon

Wait – I’m Jumping Off That? The Norseman Xtreme Start

The iconic jump off the ferry is one of the most unique aspects of the Norseman Xtreme triathlon.

Triathlon

The Faces of Norseman Part Two – Meet the Athletes Who Raced in Norway this Weekend

Meet some of the athletes who raced in Norway this weekend

Triathlon

Adrenaline Surge: Capturing the Final Minutes Before the Legendary Norseman Triathlon

We begin our photo coverage of the Norseman Xtreme with the early morning hours before the start.

Triathlon

Julia Skala Breaks Norseman Course Record, Kristian Grue Wins in Fourth Try

An amazing day at the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon saw remarkable results.

Triathlon

Julia Skala’s Norseman-Ready Orbea ORDU M10iLTD

The German long-distance specialist’s ride got her fourth in Lanzarote. Now she takes on another course with lots of climbing in Norway.

Triathlon

Meet Bent, the Walking Embodiment of the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

Triathletes and non-triathletes alike could learn a thing or two from Bent Olav Olsen’s mindset.

Triathlon

Norseman Speedster: Kristian Grue’s Felt IA 1.0

After two runner-up finishes, Norway’s Kristian Grue hopes to ride his Felt IA to a win here at Norseman.

Triathlon

The Faces of Norseman Part One – Meet the Athletes Racing in Norway this Weekend

Get to know some of the athletes competing at the 2025 Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

Triathlon

We Noticed: DT Swiss Recall Expands to Include Swiss Side; World Athletics Begins Genetic Testing for Female Category

Stories that we’ve picked up in the scrapbook over the past couple of days: Swiss Side Joins DT Swiss Wheel Recall; Certain Hadron Series Wheels Covered Swiss Side, who uses…

Triathlon

He’s a Two-Time Xtri champ. Can he Win Norseman, Too?

Sam Côté won CanadaMan/Woman last year, and SWISSMAN Xtreme six weeks ago. A chat with the Canadian star and a look at his bike.

Triathlon

Norseman 2025: All You Need To Know About the World’s Toughest Triathlon

Learn all about one of the coolest races on the triathlon calendar

Triathlon

Aero Revolution: How UK-Based Company Body Rocket is Democratizing Aerodynamics Testing

Kristian Blummenfelt tests his aero position with Body Rocket.

Cycling

DT Swiss Issues Expansive Product Recall, Includes ARC and ERC Series Wheels

Component manufacturer DT Swiss today launched a massive product recall on some of its most popular wheel sets, with thousands of users potentially impacted. The recall covers carbon wheels manufactured…

Running

Could This HOKA Be the Ultimate IRONMAN Shoe?

And no, it’s not a carbon racer.

Triathlon

First Supertri, First Win for Jolien Vermeylen

The Belgian Olympian enjoyed her debut at the unique Supertri race format.

Triathlon

Alex Yee Returns to Tri … But is Determined to Change Things up to Get to 2026 “Full of Energy”

Reigning Olympic champ looks for some change to keep himself motivated for the next Olympic cycle.

Triathlon

PTO Announces Series C Funding Led by Saudi-backed SURJ Sports Investment and Michael Moritz

With some major new backers the PTO will have lots of resources to expand on becoming an event company.

Triathlon

Photo Gallery: Alex Yee Returns to Triathlon with Impressive Win at Supertri Toronto

Olympic gold medalist returns to winning ways with impressive Supertri season opener win.

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