Normann Stadler
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Feb 22, 2011
“The Norminator” tasted success at Ironman Hawaii with a third (’00) and two fourth place finishes (’03, ’04) before proving to pundits—twice—that it was possible for a cyclist to win on the Big Island. He won with time to spare in 2004 but needed every second of his fastest-ever bike split of 4:18:23 in 2006 to defeat runner-up Chris McCormack by a scant 71 seconds. The German won consecutive Australia titles (’00, ’01) and won the European Championships at Ironman Germany in 2005. Photo: Nils Nilsen
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.