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This is about as much of a traffic jam you can expect when participating in these unique events in Norway
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Svein Vestøl is the only guy who has done all The Arctic Triple races - all three test races last year + the ultra trail in June and now the Extreme distance triathlon. Plus he knows how to have fun
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Athletes in action during the opening 4km swim.
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Beautiful land and water.
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Almost back at the swim-bike transition and now finally some spectators.
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Out of the water and ready for 196km of pain.
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Beautiful weather during the Olympic race the day prior.
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Alone with nature and your own thoughts during most of the 196km bike segment.
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Welcome to Lofoten.
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Well, this image was not taken during the race - we think at least.
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Across the bridge and onwards.
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Entering a small town along the way.
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It is relatively flat early on.
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But eventually it goes up and up.
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A long and hard but very fulfilling day.
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No competition in sight during the run for most starters.
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Almost done - almost.
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Downhills also are featured on the trails.
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Lofoten Extreme champion Allan Hovda, who had a rough day at Norseman. The finish structure is a rack on which stock fish are usually dried.