Double thunderclap at the Ironman Worlds!

While the start of the Ironman World will be given this Saturday at 2:15 p.m. (Belgian time), two favorites withdrew at the last minute in St. George (Utah). It was first Gustav Iden who announced that he could not take the start of the event. Victim of a cold last week, the Norwegian, current double world champion in the middle distance, did not receive the green light from the doctor. Iden suffers from a respiratory infection. Also affected, Kristian Blummenfelt, he was fortunately allowed to line up.

“Both were infected with a cold, affecting their upper and lower respiratory systems. They therefore underwent extensive examinations, including clinical evaluations and blood tests. Together with the team doctor, in Norway, we took the decision not to allow Gustav (Iden) to take the start while Kristian (Flower field) has recovered enough to line up!” explained Olav Alexander Blu, the coach of the two prodigies to the siteTriathlete.com.