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What drives Kristian Blummenfelt? People telling him what he's doing isn't possible

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What drives Kristian Blummenfelt? People telling him what he's doing isn't possible

Kristian Blummenfelt is Norway's most successful triathlete. He is the only person to have won an Olympic gold, the World Triathlon world title, Ironman world championship and the Ironwoman 70.3 world champion. His dream is to win the Kona Ironmans in 2021. He spent the three weeks between the Hawaii Ironmen and St. George Ironmania getting himself fired up. Gustav Iden, KONA champion, struggled to stay motivated after his win three days ago. The last three races he finished third. Blummenfelt wants to keep winning. he is not satisfied with third place in Kuna.

Kristian Blummenfelt is aiming for a podium finish in Bermuda this weekend.

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