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Casper Stornes withdraws from Ironman title defense after training crash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Casper Stornes withdraws from Ironman title defense after training crash

Summary

Casper Stornes has withdrawn from the Ironman World Championships due to injuries sustained in a training accident. The incident occurred when a gust of wind caused Stornes to crash his bike, resulting in a broken collarbone and a fractured L3 vertebra. Stornes expressed disappointment in a video posted on Instagram, emphasizing it could have been worse. His training partner, Gustav Iden, was riding nearby but avoided the crash. The Ironman World Championships are scheduled to take place in Kona on October 10.

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By the Numbers

•Stornes suffered injuries including a broken collarbone and fractured L3 vertebra.
•The crash happened during a training ride on Thursday.
•Gustav Iden, Stornes' training partner, escaped uninjured.
•The Ironman World Championships are set for October 10 in Kona.
•Stornes was the reigning champion after winning in Nice last year.

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10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Defending champion Stornes withdraws from Ironman after training crash

What they're saying

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Ironman world champion Casper Stornes on Friday ruled himself out of his title defence in Hawaii after crashing during a training ride. The Norwegian triathlete said a gust of wind caught the front wheel of his bike on Thursday, sending him over the handlebars.
— Yahoo Sports

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