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80-Year-Old Natalie Grabow Sets Ironman World Record

10/27/2025

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Natalie Grabow, an 80-year-old resident of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
She completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile marathon in 16 hours, 45 minutes, and 26 seconds.
Grabow learned to swim at nearly age 60 and plans to compete in additional Ironman races in 2026 to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

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Story summary

Natalie Grabow, an 80-year-old resident of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
She completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile marathon in 16 hours, 45 minutes, and 26 seconds.
Grabow learned to swim at nearly age 60 and plans to compete in additional Ironman races in 2026 to inspire others to pursue their dreams.