Tune into watch one of the world's toughest long-distance triathlons – the notorious Isklar Norseman – live this Saturday. The race will be split into five live episodes, capturing key sections where the action is at it's most intense.
Competing in Norseman requires maxiumum mental toughness and takes human physiology to it's limits. When competitors cross the finish line on Gaustatoppen's summit, they will have completed a 3,8km swim, 180km bike ride and a marathon – and climbed 5000 m of altitude along the way!
Unlike traditional triathlons, Norseman is a point-to-point competition. From Eidfjord on the west coast to the finish on Gaustatoppen in the east, Norseman takes competitors through some of the most amazing landscapes Norway has to offer.
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Watch Norseman live on Saturday, August 3. The race starts at 5am (CET).
The Norseman live broadcast is split into five major episodes:
Episode 1: 06:30 to 07:30 Live from T1 and recap from the swim.
Episode 2: 08:30 to 09:30 Live from Dyranut and recap from the swim and the first ascent.
Episode 3: 12:00 to 13:00 Live from T2 and recap from the swim and the bike.
Episode 4: 15:00 to 16:00 Live from the mountain climb and recap from the the race so far.
Episode 5: 17:00 to 18:30 Live from the mountain top. Looking at the winners, talking to them. More finishers.
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