Mary's Ironman: Frederik completes triathlon

Aug 19, 2013 1:00am

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.
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Frederik crosses the finish line as Mary, Christian and Isabella cheer.

Frederik finished the gruelling race in a respectable time.
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Frederik finished the gruelling race in a respectable time.

Frederik chatted to other competitors as he waited to swim.
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Frederik chatted to other competitors as he waited to swim.

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He also completed a 180km cycling leg.
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He also completed a 180km cycling leg.

Frederik seemed exhausted but in good spirits after the gruelling race.
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Frederik seemed exhausted but in good spirits after the gruelling race.

Mary took Christian and Isabella to cheer on their dad.
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Mary took Christian and Isabella to cheer on their dad.

Mary and Frederik escorted Isabella to her first day of school last week.
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Mary and Frederik escorted Isabella to her first day of school last week.

Isabella attends Tranegard School with her older brother Christian.
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Isabella attends Tranegard School with her older brother Christian.

Mary and Frederik will visit Australia in October.
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Mary and Frederik will visit Australia in October.

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