Stunning images from Norway: IRONMAN Haugesund

Seeking a new destination for your IRONMAN experience? The first IRONMAN Haugesund, Norway took place on Sunday - check out these fine images from José Luis Hourcade

By John Levison

Chief Correspondent

Last updated -

7 Jan 2023

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Staring as an IRONMAN 70.3 race in 2012, the Norwegian city of Haugesund added its first full distance IRONMAN on Sunday.

A venue that has been consistently praised for its beauty, you can get a glimpse into why we have heard that feedback so consistently over the years, thanks to this image gallery from José Luis Hourcade (www.joseluishourcade.com).

IRONMAN 70.3 Haugesund 2018 - Photo José Luis Hourcade — The race used a rolling start system

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John Levison

TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.

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