Nothing is ever straightforward in the mountains – and if competitors in the 20th anniversary Zalaris Norseman race thought they were in for an easy ride, they quickly learned that wasn’t to be the case.

Raw emotions, tough conditions and an incredible new course record at Norseman 2022

– Undoubtedly, the hardest thing I have ever done, says Jon Breivold, who was the fastest in today’s Norseman. Julie Aspesletten ensured Norwegian victory amongst the women.

For the first time since 2003 there was no Norseman race this summer. This year we faced a barrier we were unable to overcome.

These are the results for Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon and the XTRI World Championships.

In our 16th race, 238 of the most daring triathletes representing 35 countries, once again swam the 3.8km, cycled the 180km, ran the 42.2km and ascended more than 5000m in some of Norway’s most exquisite landscapes.