80-Year-Old Natalie Grabow Becomes Oldest Woman to Finish Ironman World Championship
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80-year-old Natalie Grabow from New Jersey became the oldest woman to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, winning her 80-84 age group. Despite growing up in an era with limited sports opportunities for girls, Grabow developed a competitive spirit that led her to complete the grueling 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile marathon. Her achievement highlights age-defying athleticism and serves as inspiration for older athletes.
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· 3 pulledWe were cheerleaders. I begged my mother to give me gymnastics lessons, but parents at that time didn't give you any lessons. We just ran around outside and rode bikes.
But Grabow always has had a competitive spirit, and that shined through last Saturday when...
Natalie Grabow, 80, of New Jersey, was the oldest finisher and winner of the 80-84 age group in this year's Ironman World Championship in Kona on Oct. 11, 2025.
The 80-year-old from New Jersey was the oldest finisher and winner of the 80-84 age group in this year's Ironman World Championship in Kona on Oct. 11, 2025.
