We sat down with the new Ironman World Champion, Solveig Løvseth, for an exclusive chat just one day after her incredible victory.
She takes us through every moment of her race, from the chaotic swim start to the dramatic final kilometres of the run.
Hear the inside story of how she managed her strategy, nutrition, and mindset to take the biggest win of her career.
00:00 Introducing the 2025 Kona Champion
00:20 Chaotic Swim Start
02:57 Swim Tactics
04:27 Changing Tactics in Transition
06:56 Riding Solo | Unintentional Breakaway
08:15 First Time in Kona | Dealing with Mind Games
09:21 Dealing with the Heat
10:23 Nutrition Strategy
11:13 Onto the Run | Holding a Podium Position
13:00 A Chance to Win | Changing Mindset
17:42 The Last 100 Metres
18:50 Heat Preparation and Acclimatisation
20:27 Starting Out in Triathlon
21:31 Transition from Short Course to Ironman
24:22 Coaching Team
26:46 What’s Next? | Plans for 70.3 Worlds
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