Norway
Allan Hovda
Professional Triathlete
Polar has always been a leader in heart rate measurement and creates solid products that work every single workout. That is why I have been a satisfied Polar user since 2015 and am excited about how they will help drive this development further.
About
Discipline:
Triathlon
Born:
June 26, 1986
Pre-race ritual:
Being a little late ;) Apart from that, I focus on the breath and visualize that it will go incredibly well.
Proudest sporting moment:
Crossing the finish line at Gaustadtoppen (Norseman XTRI) with my wife when I won in 2014 is definitely one of the highlights. In addition, I have had wonderful experiences especially in Ironman Haugesund, Lofoten Triathlon and the seven other times I have participated in Norseman.
Career highlights
2019
Lofoten Triathlon Extreme Distance
1st place
Norwegian triathlon record
8:13:20
2018
Norseman Xtri
1st place
2017
Norseman Xtri
1st place
2016
Norseman Xtri
1st place
2015
Norseman Xtri
1st place
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