Despite it being his first-ever full-distance Ironman, he breaks the existing world-best time by a significant margin, finishing in 7:21:10.
May 2022: A historic Ironman world title
Blummenfelt becomes the first triathlete in history to win the Ironman world title while also holding the Olympic title, adding another incredible achievement to his already impressive resume.
October 2022: Losing the world title but bouncing back
Blummenfelt loses the Ironman world title to his compatriot Gustav Iden but bounces back just three weeks later to win the Ironman 70.3 title, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
In short, Kristian Blummenfelt is a true force to be reckoned with in the world of triathlon, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and setting new standards for the sport.
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Este es el mejor final que jamás he conocido.
¿Qué sigue para Kristian Blummenfelt?
Bueno, casi perdimos a Blummenfelt en el mundo del ciclismo profesional, pero antes de Kona en 2025, su entrenador Olav Aleksander Bu reveló que Bloomie se quedará en el triatlón, con un ojo puesto en ir nuevamente por el segundo título olímpico, en Los Ángeles en 2028.