In Memoriam: Max Andersson
From Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast by Low Tide Boyz
April 16, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 328
About this episode
This episode honors Max Andersson, reflecting on his impact on the swimrun community after his tragic passing.
On April 6th, Max Andersson — two-time Ötillö World Champion, Ötillö course record holder, and one of the most beloved people in swimrun — died tragically in an avalanche in Norway. He was in his mid-thirties. This episode is our attempt to honor him. We talk about what Max meant to the sport, share our own memories of time spent with him, and try to put into words what so many in the swimrun community are feeling right now.
People in this episode
Host: Low Tide Boyz
Topics covered
- memorial
- swimrun
- community
- sportsmanship
- avalanche
- honoring athletes
Keywords
- Max Andersson
- Ötillö
- swimrun
- avalanche
- memorial
- sports
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Norway
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