Search
shop

Jan Frodeno provides major update on his 2023 plans

The three-time Kona champ has hinted that he's now close to a welcome race return following a long layoff through injury
News Director
Last updated -
STRENGTH. ENDURANCE. PERFORMANCE.

It may only have been a line long but there’s been a potentially significant – and welcome – update from Jan Frodeno.

The three-time IRONMAN World Championship winner at Kona has been working his way back to full fitness after a frustrating 2022 which ended in July at Challenge Roth, where he led the way before exiting the race early on the run.

The year was blighted by an Achilles issue, a knee problem and then a bike crash which led to a serious infection in his hip, necessitating a spell in hospital.

But the great news is that all seems to be going well judging by his Instagram post which read: “Between 6k swim sets with JR [Ed. John Rodgers] in Noosa and now swimming at altitude in Andorra, I feel about almost ready to get this season off to a start.”

Advertisement

Challenge clue?

Challenge Roth 2022: Jan Frodeno bike aero
[Photo Credit: Simon Fischer / Challenge Roth]

The modern-day GOAT, who also has an Olympic gold medal, two 70.3 world titles and much, much more on his CV, has been sorely missed at top end of the sport.

So the very fact he feels he’s close to a return is hugely positive – and he’s not an athlete who just eases into any race.

The big question now is where will the comeback race be – and how big a clue are the photos he’s added to the post, which appear to be from Challenge Gran Canaria?

His last appearance in that event saw him take the win in 2021 and this year’s renewal is on April 22nd.

It all comes hot on the heels on an encouraging update from Alistair Brownlee, the man who succeeded Frodeno as Olympic champion. Here’s hoping both are back on a start line soon.

Jonathan Turner
Written by
Jonathan Turner
Jonathan Turner is News Director for both TRI247 and RUN247, and is accustomed to big-name interviews, breaking news stories and providing unrivalled coverage for endurance sports.  
Discover more
Challenge The Championship Marjolaine Pieree
How to qualify for Challenge The Championship – and why it should be on your triathlon bucket list
Cadomotus aero triathlon cycling shoes
Can your triathlon cycling shoes make you faster? How shoe choice could speed up your triathlon finish times
French Riviera T100 bike course Esterel
Is this the ultimate middle distance triathlon bike course? We rode the French Riviera T100 bike course and it’s EPIC
Ironman gear guide – everything you need to get to the finish line of a full distance triathlon
Challenge St. Pölten 2024 - image credit Jose Luis Hourcade / Challenge Family
Expert swim coach on the three most common swim mistakes age group triathletes make (and how to fix them!)
latest News
Lionel Sanders wins 70.3 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
Triathlon superstar Lionel Sanders says he went to a “dark place” to fuel his latest IRONMAN win
The PTO's CEO Sam Renouf
PTO reveal ambitions of matching Roth and Kona as French Riviera T100 triathlon course details unveiled
Sam Long St George 2024 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
‘No No No’ – Sam Long says he felt ROBBED by swim cancellation at ‘69.1 Chattanooga’
IRONMAN World Championship 2024 Nice Age Group Swim Start
IRONMAN to review World Championship slot allocation model after fears raised for Age Group women
Jonny Brownlee / Jonathan Brownlee - Super League Triathlon London 2023
Did the Brownlee brothers nearly join pro cycling’s Team Sky after 2012 Olympic heroics?
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...