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Meet Hårek Stranheim, the Man Who Dreamed up the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

22 years ago he dreamed up an event he felt represented Norway's culture, landscape and love of expeditions. Triathletes from around the world clamour to get in.

by Kevin Mackinnon, August 13, 2025
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.
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.
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