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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Olympic Champion Karsten Warholm Completes 'Ice Hurdling' Challenge
Caption: Olympic Champion Karsten Warholm Completes 'Ice Hurdling' Challenge. Norway's Karsten Warholm is known for his unconventional training methods - and has surpassed himself with his latest 'ice hurdling' stunt. The reigning Olympic 400m hurdles champion is renowned for his explosive speed, relentless intensity, and an approach to preparation that often defies expectations. Yet, even by his own standards, his latest feat was extraordinary. Warholm became the first person to hurdle on ice—sprinting across a frozen Norwegian lake wearing only shorts, spikes, and a fierce determination. Warholm's icy challenge took place on a vast, frozen expanse near Oslo, where temperatures plunged well below zero degrees Celsius and biting winds reached 54 km/h. Despite the harsh conditions, he tackled the challenge with his trademark intensity, hurdling over man-made obstacles on the slippery surface. ”It was surprisingly easy to run on ice," Warholm said afterwards. "The spikes provided much better grip than expected, and once I felt confident, it was actually a very nice running experience.” His specially adapted footwear played a crucial role as his usual spikes were reinforced with 9mm studs at the front, allowing him to maintain balance and speed on the unforgiving ice. For Warholm, this was not simply a stunt—it was an extension of his innovative approach to training. ”I do this because we like to train creatively, and it really shows the sport in a different way," he explained. "I also think it's a bit exotic for people to see Norway like this."
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