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Lined up and ready to go for the plunge into the Hardangerfjord.
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Having a bit of fun with a big day ahead.
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An in the water we go, one at at a time.
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With only around 230 starters the launch of the boat was quickly over.
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There was a bit of passing on the course but mostly athletes are alone with nature and their thoughts.
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Swissman champion Markus Stierli had the fastest bike split and a great day all together.
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The sun did come out here and there but it was mostly windy, wet and cold.
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Austrian Lydia Waldmüller had a great swim a race best bike effort and led for a very long time.
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Spectators on the course are not too common.
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The athletes mostly did not have time to take in the stunning landscape.
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There aren't that many flat sections on the course at Norseman.
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Malin Lundvik was riding in second position in the women's race for a while.
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Markus Stierli's crew man looks back to see what is going on behind, but no competitor is in sight.
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Allan Hovda is very familiar with this course and ran a smart race.
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Hans Nilsson is shedding some layers and works on refueling
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Line Foss grabbed the final podium spot with a solid effort all day.
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The final 3 miles of the marathon is breathtaking and tough hike.
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Allan Hovda knows that he has 3rd place, but the 4th place finisher is not that far behind.
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A big welcome for the 2013 isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon champion Markus Stierli.
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Inger Nilsen grabbed the 2013 Norseman title in the women's division.
