Articles by Ben Snider-McGrath

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

by Ben Snider-McGrath, August 3, 2025

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

Julia Skala Breaks Norseman Course Record, Kristian Grue Wins in Fourth Try

An amazing day at the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon saw remarkable results.

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

The Faces of Norseman Part One – Meet the Athletes Racing in Norway this Weekend

Get to know some of the athletes competing at the 2025 Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

Triathlon

Norseman 2025: All You Need To Know About the World’s Toughest Triathlon

Learn all about one of the coolest races on the triathlon calendar

Triathlon

Aero Revolution: How UK-Based Company Body Rocket is Democratizing Aerodynamics Testing

Kristian Blummenfelt tests his aero position with Body Rocket.

Triathlon

We Noticed: Finnish President Flies, Gordon Ramsay Returns to Racing, Texas Gets New 70.3 and Fauja Singh Dies at 114

Catching up on news from the triathlon and running communities

Triathlon

Lake Placid boasts all-star lineup in IRONMAN Pro Series showdown

This weekend's final full-distance Pro Series race before the world championships features deep fields for both the men and women.

Triathlon

Going Pro: Climbing the Professional Ladder in Draft-Legal Triathlon

Part two of our "how to become a pro" series

Triathlon

Going Pro: Is It Too Easy To Earn A Pro License in Long-Distance Triathlon?

How does an athlete qualify to compete in the pro ranks?

News

Sam Long Mini Series on The Slowtwitch Podcast: Business and Relationships in Triathlon

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for IRONMAN

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Kristian Blummenfelt storms to win, course record for second straight year at IRONMAN European Championship

Another record setting day for Blummenfelt in Frankfurt.