Black & Whyte - A Norseman Story (Award winning Documentary )

Winner of Best Documentary Feature in the Oniros Film Awards- New York
Official Selection - London Lift Off Film Festival
Official Selection - Rome Independent Prisma Awards
Finalist - Best Soundtrack - Oniros Film Awards - New York

The Norseman has been dubbed 'The Toughest Triathlon on the Planet'.
In Norway each year, some of the best triathletes in the world compete to try and win the coveted,
'Norseman Black' shirt.
In 2019, Olympian, endurance expert and five times Iron Man, Professor Greg Whyte decided that he would attempt to add this hard won prize to his already incredible list of achievements.
At 52 years of age though, he would be one of the most senior competitors ever to enter this most punishing of of races.
The film follows Greg over an 8 month period, as he prepares for the race, conditioning both body and mind but also dealing with the types of injuries that a lifetime in sport, and age, inevitably presents.
'Black & Whyte' provides a unique training blueprint for any athlete looking to push themselves further and harder.
Perhaps most importantly though, this is a film that shows that with the right preparation and mental resilience, age is nothing more than a number.

[patrickbeilby]

I’ve watched this documentary twice now and I really think that I have learned something. Next time that I do some extreme event (soon, for sure) I will focus upon positive words and dismiss any anxiety as soon as the thought even occurs. Every time you think ‘brutal’ change it to ‘beautiful’. Physical suffering feeds negative thoughts which can only hurt us. Kill those thoughts, forget the black shirt and enjoy the moment. Do this Greg and I do believe you will still be able to complete the Norseman when you’re 70.

[roywilliamson]

Greg- Thank you for a fabulous honest account of all you have endured pre /during & after the event. Well Done Buddy amazing job spot on. All or nothing atall!!

[arewroldsen]

Well done, Greg ! Thank you for letting me ( 330 ) and my support team be a part of this excelent Norseman movie. ( 39:15 ) Im so happy you got your well deserved black t-shirt !!!!

[craigelliott]

its a good beer when its described as "an angel crying on your tongue"

[kellylangley]

Lovely to meet you on the boat Greg. Brings back a few memories. Hot day mainly and how much I wasn’t prepared for it but, as you said here, strong mind gets you there. Congratulations on finishing a real tough event. Have a look at Patagonman, you’d love it.

[kieranmccaffrey]

Thanks for this, brilliant piece. Watched this at 6am this morning on the treadmill with the snow belting off the windows. Being of a similar vintage and having not raced an IM since July 19 due to the pandemic I was struggling for motivation but this could be my go to for the next few sessions. Chapeau!

[jo-annejo]

Best documentary of its kind I have seen. What an incredible achievement. Well done Greg and team and thank you for taking us with you on such a journey.

[mathiasjansson]

Great performance, great documentary and great inspiration. This made my day, and I will carry your accievement with me for a long time.

[amandacoombs]

Great watch. I did Ironman UK at age 51 (as a swimmer on a bike) but Norseman is another level. Well done on the black T-shirt.

[Simon.bushby]

Very inspirational! Doing my first ever triathlon this year in Bolton and this has helped with my prep. Many thanks

[julielaycock]

Hey Greg great achievement and super documentary, it’s without doubt a tough day out but as you say ‘Nothing good comes easy’ Adam

[willwhite]

Thank you for this awesome documentary. As a 2016 black t-shirt finisher in what was my first ever triathlon, I could relate to almost every part of your story. This brought back fond memories. I've since partaken in more long-distance triathlons (I can't recommend the Swissman enough!), but none of those felt as adventurous as this first experience in Norway.

[bc_i_can]

“Mindset is everything” and she is NOTHING! I believe it! I loved the video!

[markwilliams]

Great story Greg! As an endurance athlete years ago, you make me want to get back at it.

[cube]

Man, this is so....breathtaking! Awesome. Greetings from 🇩🇪

[hamadelndiaye]

I can relate to that silly ‘what’s next?’ question 😂 Thanks for this v inspirational video. Great storytelling! Now let’s go invest in the happiness bank :)

[jalalbaydoun]

I've watched this documentary yesterday while preparing for my first ironman 70.3... It's incredibly motivating... Also being a junior researcher, I'm inspired by how Prof. Whyte has dedicated his life to endurance sports and I would like to do the same !

[markgeers]

What an incredible story and achievement, well done Greg! Also, this documentary is absolutely phenomenal!

[jarekkowalczyk]

Congratulations, you are a huge inspiration for many people.

[miguelsuarez]

WOW! What an amazing documentary. What a brutal race it is indeed. The happy bank mentality...will always be in my mind from now on. Couldn't help getting emotional at the end. Cheers.