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In the heart of Norway's breathtaking landscape, a remarkable feat was achieved by 57-year-old Thorsten Schröder. Despite suffering a keyhole fracture of the fibula during a cycling accident on Fuerteventura in March, Schröder successfully completed the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon.
The Norseman triathlon, renowned as one of the toughest in the world, took place in Norway and featured a swim in Hardangerfjord, a long and hilly bike course, and a marathon finish on Mount Gaustatoppen. Schröder, a hobby athlete, completed the gruelling competition in under 15 hours, placing 123rd overall.
Upon reaching the finish line, Schröder expressed relief and described the experience as almost like sightseeing, thanks to the awe-inspiring landscape. The last half of the run, he noted, was "consistently very steep." However, Schröder, known for his love of pushing himself and fighting through obstacles, found the challenge invigorating.
Schröder has participated in the Ironman in Hawaii multiple times, and his determination was evident as he reached the summit of Gaustatoppen mountain, located about three hours west of Oslo.
Norway, with its dramatic natural landscape, is famous for a wide variety of extreme sports. These include paragliding, BASE jumping, skydiving, and speedflying; whitewater kayaking and rafting; mountain biking and longboarding; and the extreme and growing Norwegian sport of death diving (dødsing). The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon and Voss's Ekstremsportveko festival, the world’s largest extreme sports festival, showcase these sports and more, making Norway a hub for thrill-seekers year-round.
References:
- https://www.ekstremsportveko.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norseman_Xtreme_Triathlon
- https://www.voss.kommune.no/ekstremsportveko/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48120124
- https://www.trollaktiv.no/
- The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon, a testament to Schröder's resilience, is one of the extreme sports that Norway, famous for its stunning landscapes, offers.
- Despite his accomplishments in the Ironman in Hawaii, Schröder finds the Norseman triathlon's challenging terrain reminiscent of Norway's diverse array of extreme sports.
