# Episode 144 – John Karlsson - SAFAT Team Captain, 3X World Champion, and Aspiring Golfer

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Podcast: [The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dark-zone-an-adventure-racing-podcast-4088819)
Published: 2025-10-27T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ardarkzone.com/
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Duration seconds: 3232

## Resource

In this episode of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast , host Brian Gatens welcomes John Karlsson, captain of Team SAFAT, the reigning Adventure Racing World Champions. Known for their precision, discipline, and calm under pressure, SAFAT has come to define the standard of excellence in expedition racing. John shares his introduction to the sport, his growth as a racer, and the lessons learned on the journey from first-time competitor to world champion. He offers an inside look at the team’s mindset, their approach to success, and the chemistry that fueled their dominance. But with whispers that SAFAT’s future may be uncertain, this conversation carries an undercurrent of reflection—about legacy, leadership, and what comes next. As always, you keep racing—and we’ll keep talking. Shownotes: Team SAFAT - https://www.facebook.com/swedisharmedforcesadventureteam/ Sponsor Links: Nuataaq Carabiner Hydration Bottle - www.nuataaq.com Shenandoah Epic Adventure Race - https://www.adventureenablers.com/

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