Normann ("The Norminator") Stadler (born February 25, 1973, in Wertheim) is a retired professional triathlete from Germany.
However, he withdrew from the race after suffering three tire punctures and a bleeding bee sting on the thigh.
[6] When racing in the 2007 World Championship, Stadler was forced to withdraw due to illness before the midpoint of the bike ride and was unable to defend the title.
[7] On July 5, 2011, Stadler had a successful five-hour heart surgery in Heidelberg (Germany).
[1][8] Following the surgery, four weeks later, Stadler announced his retirement from professional triathlon racing.