Casper Stornes Leads Historic Norwegian Ironman Podium Sweep in Nice

Casper Stornes claimed his first Ironman World Championship title in 2025 at the race held in Nice, France, leading a historic Norwegian sweep of the men's podium alongside training partners Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt. Stornes set a course record time of 7 hours, 51 minutes, and 36 seconds, including a sub-2:30 marathon, finishing over two minutes ahead of Iden and Blummenfelt, who struggled with cramps. This victory marked Stornes’ rapid rise in the Ironman distance after completing his first full Ironman earlier that year. The race featured a fast swim led initially by Andrea Salvisberg, while favorites like Sam Laidlow faced early setbacks. The Norwegian trio's success was attributed to their close training relationship and mutual support, continuing their dominance in long-distance triathlon events. This event marked the first Ironman World Championship held in Nice, with the men’s and women’s races now alternating locations between Nice and Hawaii through 2026.