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A triathlon is a multisport endurance event that includes swimming, cycling, and running
over varying lengths.
Triathletes compete for the fastest total time by racing each part in order, with the
time changing between the disciplines.
Here's a list of the top 10 most insane triathlon finishes.
let's start.
Number 10.
Silverman Triathlon, Ironman 70.3.
This is one of the most difficult half-distance triathlons available.
Since its inception, hundreds of athletes have been forced to abandon the race due to
the extreme difficulty posed by the circumstances and terrain, earning it the title of North
America's most difficult route.
Because it's so challenging, it's possible that this was the site of the Ironman World
Championship 70.3 for a few years.
Despite the fact that the race is no longer the Worlds, it retains its reputation as one
of the toughest Ironman 70.3 races on the circuit.
Number 9.
SavageMan Triathlon.
The SavageMan 70.3 is a half-distance triathlon that is part of the SavageMan Triathlon Festival
and is recognized as a legendary challenge owing to its unique features.
With a gradient of up to 31%, a cobblestone floor, and vibrating fans on both sides, the
Westernport Wall is a one-of-a-kind experience in terms of rises in a triathlon.
Many people give up trying to overcome this "wall," and only a small percentage succeed
in pedaling uphill with all their might.
Those who succeed in climbing without touching the ground have their names painted on the
terrible climb's floor.
Aside from the Westerport Wall, athletes must confront the Big Savage Peak, an 11.5-kilometer-long
mountain with a 20 percent gradient and a 1950-meter height increase.
It is without a doubt the triathlon with the highest peak in the world, as such gains in
triathlon are uncommon.
The fastest ascent of the peak is 31'30" (21.7km/h average), demonstrating that it is not an
easy climb.
The athletes spent an average of 40 seconds climbing this peak, resulting in an average
pace of 17.1 kilometers per hour.
Number 8.
Norseman Xtreme Triathlon.
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is a race unlike any other that many people are familiar with.
This is a full-distance triathlon in which athletes disembark from a big ship and swim
3.8 kilometers in freezing waters to the land.
In just the first 40 kilometers of the 180-kilometer ride, 1,200 meters of elevation gain is noted.
The 42-kilometer race concludes with the escalation of Gaustatoppen Mountain, which reaches an
altitude of 1880 meters.
Due to the exhaustion and threats posed by climate change, which is a constant in the
region, each competitor must have their own support team, as the event is not supported
during the race, and athletes must be self-sufficient.
Each competitor must carry a backpack with a first-aid kit, extra food, and clothing
to ascend the peak.
Competitors must have a minimum time to reach the top of Norseman Mountain in order to obtain
a finisher shirt; otherwise, they will not reach the top and will receive a different
finisher shirt than those who did.
The male record is 10h23'43 "and the female record is 12h17'04 "to give you an idea of
how difficult this event is.
Number 7.
Alpe d’Huez Triathlon.
Professional cyclists will stare into the abyss if you mention Alpe d'Huez.
When triathletes hear about it, they burst out laughing and crying.
The legendary Tour de France peak is just one of the agonizing elements of a punishing
event that starts with a frigid swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lac du Verney and
ends with a 22-kilometer mountainous run to the finish line.
The cycling also includes the Alpe du Grand Serre (1,375m) and the Col d'Ornon, in addition
to Alpe d'Huez (1,371m).
A short-distance option encompassing 1.2km swim, 30km bike, and 7.3km run is available
for individuals seeking to ease into this tough race.
Number 6.
SwissMan Xtreme Triathlon.
This is a full-distance triathlon and the second in the Xtreme series.
Athletes cycle through three Alps mountains over 180 kilometers.
It's worth noting that there are easy climbs among the mountains.
Athletes compete in a 42-kilometer race up the Jungfrau Glacier.
The SwissMan Xtreme Triathlon is one of the most amazing competitions on the planet because
of its landscapes of diverse shifts.
Number 5.
Newton 24 Triathlon.
From here, our list begins to spiral out of control.
Imagine swimming, riding, and running continuously for 24 hours.
Because that's how the Newton 24h Triathlon works.
Each participant, whether as part of a team or individually, must complete the longest
feasible distance in swimming, cycling, and running.
Each leg consists of 380 meters of swimming, 18 kilometers of cycling, and a 4,2 kilometer
race.
Because swimming is not permitted overnight, athletes must complete the bike and running
legs.
If two teams or competitors are tied in total distance travelled, the latest fastest lap
will be used to break the tie.
Number 4.
Double Brutal Triathlon.
The Double Brutal Extreme Triathlon is a double Ironman distance triathlon held in the Snowdonia
National Park in North Wales that includes nearly 5,000 meters of climbing along the
scenic cycle route, then summiting Mount Snowdon right off the bike, before finishing the rest
of the double marathon around a hilly lake course with over 3,000 meters of climbing
on the run leg.
This challenging competition will be my first foray into the world of triathlon, and I'll
be fueling entirely on real food: no maltodextrin, no artificial ingredients, and no preservatives.
The majority of my nutrition comes from two sports nutritional firms, 33Shake and Ignite
Naturals from In vivo Health & Performance, who produce real food alternatives to the
lab-made sports nutritional products currently on the market.
No, it's not normal; it's a little crazy...
Number 3.
Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon.
Enduraman is the largest triathlon race ever held.
The race begins at Marble Arch in London and continues for 140 kilometers to Dover on the
Kent coast.
The 33.8-kilometer swim begins, with racers crossing the English Channel toward France.
Wetsuits are permitted, although if the athlete want to replicate Mark Bayliss' race and attempt
to break his record of crossing without a wetsuit, this is permitted.
When the athletes arrive in France, they must travel 290 kilometers to the finish line,
which is the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Only 13 athletes have completed the race to yet, with the current time being 73h39'.
In 2011, Rachel Cadman became the first woman to finish the challenge, clocking in at 97h37'.
Number 2.
Deca Ironman.
Imagine completing ten Ironman races in ten days.
Because this is exactly what the Deca Ironman does.
The participant who clocks in the least amount of time over the course of ten days wins the
competition.
In addition to the ludicrous daily distance, the challenge becomes bigger and more psychologically
draining because the athletes swim 3.8 km in a pool for 10 days, then bike 180km in
one 2km circuit in Nino’s Heroes Park, requiring competitors to make 93 revolutions to finish
the distance.
Following that, the race goes in the opposite way of the circuit, with 22 circuits to complete
the 42-kilometer marathon.
Remember that one of the most famous names competing in one of the world's most difficult
physical challenges is Sergio Cordeiro, a Brazilian who has already won the World Championship
in this event in 2007 and has a string of other outstanding performances in this competition.
Not only were there ten Ironman’s in ten days, but there was also a triple Deca Ironman,
which was premiered with 50 daring competitors.
Brescia, Italy was the site of the event.
The purpose of the event was to see how far a human being could go.
Number 1.
Global Triathlon, The World!
When you think you've seen it all, Dan Martin, an ultra-endurance cyclist who has completed
the South Korean to Cape Town and London to Cape Town cycling routes, will embark on a
massive undertaking to complete a triathlon that will take him around the world in 18
months.
The journey will begin with a "humiliating" swim across the Atlantic Ocean, followed by
cycling across Europe and Asia, a "little" trekking route in Alaska, and a crossing to
Canada and the United States, when the run will commence.
There are three distinct distance disciplines available right now: A 1500m swim, followed
by a 40 km cycle, and a 10 km run is the standard.
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