Norseman Xtreme Triathlon: Athletes Face Nerve-Racking Ferry Ride

The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon features the longest ferry ride in triathlon, where athletes begin their race day with a 2.4 mile journey to the swim start. The ferry departs at 4 am, leading to a 5 am race start.

This trip can be particularly stressful for competitors preparing for one of the most demanding triathlons globally, as they anticipate the cold waters of the fjord for their swim back to Eidfjord.

Photographer Kevin Mackinnon captured moments from this early morning ferry ride, highlighting the atmosphere before the intense competition begins.