Triathlon superstar Jan Frodeno has literally pulverized his own world record of 3.8 kilometers of swimming, 180.2 kilometers of cycling and 42.2 kilometers of running. One month before his 40th birthday, he was the first person to stay under seven and a half hours over the long distance.
“What a day! I’m so happy, even though I’m so exhausted, ”said Frodeno and first called for a chair to sit on.
“I am somehow still speechless myself,” said the three-time Ironman world champion, who also holds the course record for the classic in Hawaii.
Despite the persistent and sometimes heavy rain in the Allgäu as well as a fall on the running track, Frodeno crossed the finish line in Burgberg on Sunday in the “Tri Battle Royale” after an official 7:27:53 hours. In 2016, Frodeno needed 7:35:39 hours in Roth.
The 2008 Olympic champion added another memorable appearance to his successful vita.
The Canadian Lionel Sanders, who was supposed to drive Frodeno in the elaborate and privately organized race duel with sponsors, could not keep up with the pace of the native Rhinelander. He crossed the finish line after 7:43:32 hours and was over a quarter of an hour behind Frodeno. (dpa)
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