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80-Year-Old Grandmother Sets Ironman World Record

10/19/2025

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Natalie Grabow, an 80-year-old grandmother from New Jersey, became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, on October 12, 2025, completing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile marathon in 16 hours 45 minutes.
Grabow started training for triathlons at age 59.
Her coach praised Grabow's dedication and resilience, noting she has won every race since 2022.

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Natalie Grabow, an 80-year-old grandmother from New Jersey, became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, on October 12, 2025, completing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile marathon in 16 hours 45 minutes.
Grabow started training for triathlons at age 59.
Her coach praised Grabow's dedication and resilience, noting she has won every race since 2022.