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80-Year-Old Natalie Grabow Becomes Oldest Ironman Finisher

10/16/2025

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Natalie Grabow, eighty-year-old, from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, finished the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in 16 hours, 45 minutes, 26 seconds, becoming the oldest woman to finish.
Grabow learned to swim at age 59 and faced the triathlon alone in her age group, with support from her daughter and coach.
Grabow expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and inspire others.

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Natalie Grabow, eighty-year-old, from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, finished the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in 16 hours, 45 minutes, 26 seconds, becoming the oldest woman to finish.
Grabow learned to swim at age 59 and faced the triathlon alone in her age group, with support from her daughter and coach.
Grabow expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and inspire others.