With the cold water forcing us to move the swim into warmer waters, making the cycling route 20 km longer. The winds on the plateau was strong. And severe weather on the top of the Gaustatoppen made for a finish at the Gaustablikk Hotell. But as one contestant said “I would have been disappointed if the conditions were not tough”.
The men
First place (middle): Lars Petter Stormo – 11:25:18
Second place (right): Romauld Lepers – 11:28:56
Third place (left): Ole Stougaard – 11:30:09
The women
First place (middle): Emily Finanger – 13:01:00
Second place (left): Marit Svenning Berg – 15:35:41
Third place (right): Lene Hansen – 16:04:40
The 5 time Finishers
This year, 4 guys have completed the Norseman all 5 times in Black Finisher shirts!
This calls for a special “5-time” Finisher shirt!
From left: Jone Tveitane, Thor Sødal, Jan Wilhelm Werner and Christian Houge-Thiis.
The crew
Thanks again for a great event!