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Explore the latest OCR events through my eyes on my blog, where I share detailed experiences, my results, and insights from the races I’ve tackled. Get inspired to take on your own OCR events around the globe!
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OCR European Championships ’24
Join me on the journey to the 2024 OCR European Championships in Folgaria, Italy. I came here for the historic third gold medal in the short course – read all about the course, obstacles and how I got along!
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Gov Games 2024
Discover how Team Copenhagen defended their title at the Gov Games, tackling grueling obstacles from the Burj Khalifa stair climb to the intense final showdown. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our strategies, the hurdles we overcame, and the exhilarating moments of victory.
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The Czech OCR Championships
Dive into my journey at the Czech OCR Championships—a weekend where process triumphed over perfection. From navigating tricky new obstacles to tackling a strategic 12k with a smile, discover how embracing the true spirit of OCR led to unexpected victories.
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Spartan Race World Championships
Spartan Race World Championships brought controversy, camaraderie, and surprises. Team Denmark fueled excitement and it was fun racing with my favorite teammates, conquering obstacles and having fun. The 1.4km showdown pushed limits and although a 4th place finish lacks a podium, it marks a personal triumph. Cheers to a memorable season!
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OCR European Championships 2023
The king of grip returns to the tree he fell at in 2022, and also returns to the podium at Europes most competitive championship!
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Savage Race Pro Series #2, Gainesville
Get your POV experience of the European Champion taking on the American ELITE at the Savage Race Pro Series in Gainesville!
A packed field always leads to great racing – so let’s dive into it!
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Battle Bunker
Read about how your favourite Dane fared at his first ever fitness competition, the exclusive Battle Bunker Flagship Competition!
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OCR World Championships, 2022
Read about my comeback to the OCRWC after suffering a tibia fracture and how I raced my little heart out to snag another top-10 position on the short course. The weekend also included a double podium performance in the men’s and co-ed team relay!
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Nordic Race – Urban (DK)
Read about my #comeback to Danish OCR and a first-time-in-4-years podium finish at Nordic Race!
This is my last all-in race leading into the OCR World Championships.
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Spartan Race Jacksonville
From broken bone to returning to sports – it’s a long journey, but one you can join by reading this blog about the Spartan Race Jacksonville weekend. I got to test the body and it paid off đź‘Ź
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OCR World Championships 3km, 2021
OCR World Championships September 24-26, 2021, VermontSo, how did your favorite Dane (you heard it, Ida) fare at his first competitive event post injury?Felt like home!Let's address the elephant in the room: A broken shin bone. On the last day of March I broke a chunk...
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The Grip- & Pull power program
Read about the 8-week grip- & pull power program, the 4-week strength preparation program and get insights into the program, into why I made it and what you can expect from it!
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Savage Race – Florida
It’s a double silver weekend in sunny Florida, were 2 epic Savage events are held – my first try with the US organizer famous for creative and hard obstacles.
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Spartan Race USNS Jacksonville, Florida
So, how was my first US National Series event?! 95% perfect – but those last 5% turned out to be crucial!
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Spartan Race Slovakia
From OCR Champ to mountain CRAMP – read about how I battled vertical meters, burpees and a strong Eastern European field of Spartan athletes in Slovakia.