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Under the brilliant sun of the Promenade des Anglais, Casper Stornes claimed the IRONMAN World Championship 2025 title in Nice, confirming his status after his third place at IRONMAN Frankfurt this year. Accompanied by his compatriots Gustav Iden (2nd) and Kristian Blummenfelt (3rd), Norway made history by achieving a memorable clean sweep, becoming the second nation to accomplish this feat after Germany (1997 and 2016).
Photos: ©Bartlomiej Zborowski
A Norwegian Domination Orchestrated
Already a winner of IRONMAN 70.3 in Nice in 2021, Casper Stornes once again shone on the French Riviera. Coming out of the swim in 8th place and 6th after the bike, he waited for the run to take the lead. The Norwegians, led by Stornes, Iden, and Blummenfelt, set their pace, overtaking leader Sam Laidlow and distancing their opponents one by one. This team strategy led to an all-Norwegian podium, a historic moment for this last edition of the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice.
A Frenchman Shines Among Amateurs
In the amateur category, Frenchman Quentin Amaral, licensed with US Palaiseau Triathlon, distinguished himself by winning the world title with an impressive time of 8h41’20’’.
Race director Yves Cordier’s reaction: « This race was explosive, with a record swim, nearly four minutes faster than the previous edition. The Norwegians had announced their ambition to monopolize the podium as early as January, and they delivered with a stratospheric performance. Sam Laidlow achieved a remarkable time, better than his title-winning performance in 2023, but the Norwegians were untouchable. For the last edition of the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice before the Half IRONMAN World Championships in 2026 and 2028, it’s an exceptional conclusion. »
Event Times
Swim (3.8 km)
Andrea Salvisberg (SUI): 00:45:11
Jonas Schomburg (GER): 00:45:12
Jamie Riddle (ZAF): 00:45:15
Bike (180.2 km – 2,427 m D+)
Sam Laidlow (FRA): 04:29:29
Gustav Iden (NOR): 04:30:17
Nick Thompson (USA): 04:30:40
Run (42.195 km)
Casper Stornes (NOR): 02:29:25
Patrick Lange (GER): 02:31:33
Gustav Iden (NOR): 02:32:15
Final Ranking
Casper Stornes (NOR): 07:51:39
Gustav Iden (NOR): 07:54:13
Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR): 07:56:36
For more information on the IRONMAN World Championships 2025 in Nice, visit: www.ironman.com/im-world-championship-nice.
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