a 2025 look at elite triathletes fueling at https://www.triathlete.com/nutrition/race-fueling/ironman-world-championship-pros-high-carb-nutrition-plans/ https:/

a 2025 look at elite triathletes fueling at https://www.triathlete.com/nutrition/race-fueling/ironman-world-championship-pros-high-carb-nutrition-plans/ https://www.triathlete.com/nutrition/race-fueling/ironman-wo... shows that norwegian athletes are ingesting higher amounts of carbs (~180g/hr bike, ~120g/hr run - 2 males, ~150g/hr both run & bike - 1 female) especially for the bike portion.