Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik has completed his first ironman triathlon at the age of 45.
Frederik crossed the finish line of the gruelling Copenhagen Iron Man in a respectable time of 10.45.32.
Frederik’s wife Mary and the couple’s two eldest children turned out to cheer him on as he finished the race, which involved a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and a 42.2km run.
Frederik is famous for his sporting prowess, competing in a range of sports at an elite level.
Frederik crosses the finish line as Mary, Christian and Isabella cheer.
Frederik finished the gruelling race in a respectable time.
Frederik chatted to other competitors as he waited to swim.
Frederik swam 3.8km in the open sea.
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He also completed a 180km cycling leg.
Frederik seemed exhausted but in good spirits after the gruelling race.
Mary took Christian and Isabella to cheer on their dad.
Mary and Frederik escorted Isabella to her first day of school last week.
Isabella attends Tranegard School with her older brother Christian.
Mary and Frederik will visit Australia in October.
