Talking Triathlon
A weekly roundup of everything happening in the world of triathlon, designed to keep listeners informed about the latest news, race results, analysis, and previews of upcoming events. The podcast also features interviews with the biggest names in the sport, providing insights into their thoughts and motivations beyond just training.
Episodes
#136 - More Norwegian Domination!
We open with an update on Jelle Geens, who has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his femur that has put his season on hold, including his pursuit of an Ironman World Championship qualification slot. Then we get into Lionel Sanders, who has confirmed he is working again with Mikal Iden after a difficult stretch dealing with RED-S and injury. Sanders is leaning into the Norwegian method as h
#135 - Is World Triathlon The Best Triathlon to Watch?
Alistair Brownlee is taking on Norseman, adding one of triathlon's most iconic races to his calendar and giving fans another reason to follow his post-professional career. WTCS Alghero delivered exactly what we've come to expect from the series. Vasco Vilaça and Cassandre Beaugrand took the wins, the men's race featured crashes and drama throughout, and the women's race was simply outstanding. We
#134 - Tim's Back to Talk Triathlon! (T100 Spain and WTCS Alghero)
Tim is finally back. We start with the Giro d'Italia and Maya Kingma's move into professional cycling, as she continues to show that triathletes can successfully make the transition to the pro peloton. Cassandre Beaugrand then adds another achievement to an already remarkable year by breaking the French 5km record. Supertri Austin follows, where the conversation turns to what has happened to the s
#133 - Alex Yee Returns to Triathlon
James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner again this week. WTCS Yokohama kicks things off with the return of Alex Yee to triathlon and plenty of attention on how he looked back in the sport. From there the focus shifts to Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and Ironman Chattanooga, before the conversation turns to the latest around Supertri. Ironman Hamburg also features as the build towards the race conti
#132 - The Pro Series is Still Stacked with Henry Räppo
This week Henry Räppo joins James. They start with 70.3 Gulf Coast before the conversation turns to Lionel Sanders and then Jelle Geens, whose form continues to be one of the biggest talking points in the sport right now. The discussion then moves to the T100 Series and the direction it's heading before previewing Ironman 70.3 Aix-en-Provence and looking at the latest Ironman Pro Series standings.
#131 - Is T100 Taking Over Middle Distance with Emil Holm
This week Emil Holm joins James. They start with Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney before getting into Jelle Geens and the form he's carrying at the moment. The conversation then shifts to short course athletes stepping up in distance and whether we're going to keep seeing more of it across the sport. Challenge Wanaka being rebranded as T100 Wanaka and Ironman Aix-en-Provence both feature, before finish
#130 - Marathon World Record & T100 Singapore
James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner this week. They start with Ironman South Africa, focusing on Andy's race and how it played out across the day. London Marathon is next, where the two-hour barrier goes and James reflects on the experience and the build up. T100 Singapore follows with the focus on Hayden Wilde and how the race unfolded. WTCS is back with results to run through, before finishi
#129 - Ironman Texas Review with Tim Hemming
James is joined by Tim Hemming this week. Ironman Texas takes centre stage, with Kristian Blummenfelt putting down a ridiculously fast time to take the win ahead of Marten Van Riel and Casper Stornes. In the women's race, Solveig Løvseth takes the win over Taylor Knibb and Marta Sánchez. That leads into the Ironman Pro Series standings and how Texas has already started to shape things. There's als
#128 - Ironman Texas Preview with Lizzie Rayner and Mark Threlfall
James is joined this week by Mark Threlfall and Lizzie Rayner. They start with Lizzie's season, how it's played out so far and what's coming next. The conversation then turns to the T100 gender split races and the reaction to how those events are being structured. From there it's into Ironman Texas, which delivers one of the biggest races of the season so far, before finishing with Ironman South A
#127 - Oceanside 70.3 Catch Up and Crazy Ironman Texas Start List
We finally get to Oceanside 70.3 after Tim was away last week, breaking down the men's race with Kristian Blummenfelt, Casper Stornes, Sam Long and Jonas Schomburg all in the mix. On the women's side, the focus turns to Taylor Knibb and what her performance means heading towards Kona. We then move to the T100 Singapore start list, which is loaded with short course names. The question is whether it
#126 - Kristian Blummenfelt
This week James sits down with Kristian Blummenfelt. They start with how he's approaching 2025, including Nice and 70.3 Worlds, before looking ahead to Ironman New Zealand in 2026 and the early season races in Geelong and Oceanside. They get into 20m drafting and the current Ironman Pro Series standings, before talking through T100 vs the Pro Series and how he's trying to balance both. Ironman Tex
#125 - TUEs in Triathlon
Sam Laidlow has kicked off a proper debate around TUEs, pushing for transparency and launching a petition to make the information public. We weigh in with our thoughts on TUEs in pro triathlon. At T100 Gold Coast, Taylor Knibb is back doing what she does, taking the win ahead of Jess Fullagar and Imogen Simmonds, even with the field already starting to thin out. Geelong 70.3 was ridiculous. Kristi
#124 - Geelong 70.3 is STACKED (T100 Gold Coast Isn't)
We kick things off with The Ultimate Triathlon Raffle, where James is closing in but still needs another £500, so the prize list has stepped up again. Lucy Charles-Barclay potentially racing the Commonwealth Games leads into a wider conversation, before we touch on Sam Laidlow's marathon. At 70.3 Dallas, Lionel Sanders is back to winning, which is impressive in itself, but even more so given he ma
#123 - Ironman New Zealand Wrap Up
We start with an unusual story involving Brayden Currie after he had an incident with a cow. From there we review Ironman New Zealand, starting with the broadcast before getting into the racing itself. In the men's race Trevor Foley took the win ahead of Pierre Le Corre, while Kristian Blummenfelt had a tough day that could now put his Ironman Pro Series campaign in a difficult position. We then m
#122 - Ironman New Zealand Preview
We start with the full Challenge Roth start list which just keeps getting stronger. Laura Philipp has now been added to the women's field, setting up a potential showdown with Kat Matthews in what could quickly become a race against the Ironman world best time. The men's field has also been bolstered with the additions of Sam Laidlow, Rico Bogen, Jonas Schomburg and Patrick Lange, creating a lineu
#121 - Will Kristian Blummenfelt Break The World Record In Roth?
This week we start with Kristian Blummenfelt confirming he'll race Challenge Roth. The discussion quickly turns to whether Roth could be the place he finally breaks the Ironman world record in a way that truly stands, given the ongoing debate around his tide-assisted swim in Cozumel. We then move to Kat Matthews, also lining up for Roth, and the growing question of whether Laura Philipp will join
#120 - Is Lionel Sanders Retiring?
This week we start with a big result for Maya Kingma, who has won her first professional cycling race. After previously talking about triathletes trying to make the jump into cycling, it's a result that feels genuinely significant. We then move to Lucy Charles-Barclay, who has undergone surgery, and where that leaves her as she looks ahead to the rest of the season. From there, the conversation tu
#119 - PTO Acquire Challenge Family
We start this week with Maya Kingma. On a previous episode we were talking about triathletes trying to become cyclists, and Maya is proof that it can actually be done. We dig into her move, why it matters, and what it says about crossover potential at the very top end of endurance sport. From there we go deep on the Professional Triathletes Organisation acquisition of Challenge Family. We break do
#118 - Is Triathlon Unbroadcastable?
This week on Talking Triathlon we start with a recap of Challenge Sir Bani Yas, where Jonas Schomburg took the win in the men's race and Katrine Græsbøll Christensen claimed victory in the women's. We break down how the race played out and what it told us about early season form. We then turn to Hayden Wilde after he said he had multiple professional cycling contracts on the table, and discuss how
#117 - Can Kristian Blummenfelt Win Kona?
This week on Talking Triathlon we ask the big question behind the episode title: can Kristian Blummenfelt win Kona? We dive into Kristian's extraordinary VO2 numbers and discuss what they actually tell us, whether they translate to Ironman world championship success? We also cover the rebrand of the Bianchi Pro Triathlon Team, with Bianchi stepping in as title sponsor after replacing BMC, and what
#116 - What To Expect From Triathlon in 2026
This week on Talking Triathlon we are back and take stock of where the sport sits heading into 2026. We start with what we noticed over the break, running through the triathlon headlines that shaped the off season and set the tone for the year ahead. We then look at the updated PTO World Rankings and the impact of changes to how they are now measured. With the rankings now closely tied to the T100
#115 - 2025 Talking Triathlon Podcast Awards
This week on Talking Triathlon we close out 2025 with our final episode of the year. We start by breaking down the T100 Grand Final in Qatar before diving into one of the biggest stories in the sport, the proposed merger between the PTO and World Triathlon and what it could mean for the future of professional racing. From there we unpack the massive changes announced for Supertri in 2026 and share
#114 - Marathon Madness by Alex Yee!
This week on Talking Triathlon we start with Alex Yee's unbelievable 2:06 marathon and what it means for the sport. We talk about how performances like this show that triathletes are not just competent across three disciplines but genuinely world-class athletes. We also ask the big question: should Alex consider focusing on the marathon for LA 2028? From there we head to La Quinta 70.3 where Lione
#113 - Lionel Sanders Returns to Racing
This week Tim is back and finally gives his thoughts on all the drama that unfolded at T100 Dubai. We then move to the big news of the week, with Vincent Luis announcing that 2026 will be his final season and Els Visser set to retire this weekend. But the headline story is Lionel Sanders. With Lionel confirmed to return at La Quinta 70.3, we talk through what we can expect from his comeback, how c
#112 - All the T100 Dubai Drama
This week on Talking Triathlon Andy Horsfall-Turner replaces Tim and joins James to unpack a massive weekend of racing. We open with Andy's experience at the 70.3 World Championships and his first-hand perspective on how the event unfolded. James is then joined by Tim Hemming to unpack the chaos of T100 Dubai, a race that turned into a complete debacle. We break down Hayden Wilde being sent into a
#111 - 70.3 World Championship Review
This week on Talking Triathlon we unpack all the action from the 70.3 World Championships. We start with the overall event before discussing the broadcast challenges, including the acknowledged technical failure that meant the final 1.5 kilometres of the men's race were missed, even though it ended up being the most exciting moment of the entire weekend. We break down the women's race, where Lucy
#110 - 70.3 World Championship Preview
This week on Talking Triathlon we wrap up a huge weekend of racing and look ahead to one of the biggest events of the year. We start with the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Jess Fullagar claimed impressive victories at Australia's most iconic race, before reflecting on the retirement of Aaron Royle and the incredible career he leaves behind. From there we move to Langkawi 70.3 and then pre
109 - Imogen Simmonds Not Guilty of Doping
This week on Talking Triathlon we cover a big mix of stories from across the sport. We open with the news that Braden Currie is retiring and reflect on the incredible career and legacy he leaves behind. We then turn to the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand are set to line up at Australia's most iconic race. Lionel Sanders has confirmed his comeback and will return to racin
#108 - T100 Changes and the WTCS Grand Final (Also T100)
This week on Talking Triathlon we react to the biggest shake-up the T100 has seen yet, as the series announces massive changes to its 2026 format. We discuss what the removal of athlete contracts could mean for the future of professional racing, how splitting the season into four standalone men's and four standalone women's races could impact broadcast numbers, and whether increased per-event priz
#107 - The Greatest World Championship Ever?
This week on Talking Triathlon we go deep on one of the most unforgettable races in recent memory, the Women's Ironman World Championship in Kona. With Lucy Charles-Barclay and Taylor Knibb both blowing up in the brutal heat, Solveig Løvseth storming to victory, and Kat Matthews mounting an incredible late charge, this race had everything. We unpack all the drama, tactics, and turning points, and
#106 - Women's Ironman World Championship Preview
This week on Talking Triathlon we keep things focused with two big topics. First, we break down the Supertri Toulouse Grand Final, where Jeanne Lehair continued her incredible season with another dominant win and Csongor Lehmann came out on top in a thrilling men's race. Then we turn our attention to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, previewing the women's race and all the major contenders.
#105 - Is Jan Frodeno Racing Age Group?
This week we dive into a packed show, starting with a look at the Kona "wild cards," the women outside the obvious favourites who could still make a big impact on race day. We then turn to Jan Frodeno, who swapped triathlon for trail and did something special at the Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, winning his age group over the 55 km course in his debut appearance. In race results we cover Ironman Chatt
#104 - T100 Spain and Supertri Jersey
This week we cover a massive few days in the sport. We start with Alex Yee's ambitious target of running a 2:08 marathon in Valencia before turning to the T100 Spain, where Lucy Charles-Barclay once again dominated the women's field and Hayden Wilde was untouchable in the men's. Over in Supertri Jersey, Jeanne Lehair produced a brilliant win ahead of Georgia Taylor-Brown, while Csongor Lehmann edg
#103 - Ironman World Championship Review
This week Andy Horsfall-Turner joins us to unpack all the drama from the Ironman World Championship in Nice. We break down Casper Stornes' breakthrough victory, Gustav Iden's return to the podium in second, and Kristian Blummenfelt's gritty fight for third. We also dive into Sam Laidlow's 5th-place finish on home soil, the performances that surprised us, and what this year's race means for the fut
#102 - Ironman World Championship Preview with Lizzie Rayner
This week we start with Hayden Wilde making headlines for racing in prohibited shoes before shifting our attention to the main event, the Ironman World Championships in Nice. Lizzie Rayner joins us to break down the men's race, the form of the favourites and the likely tactics that will shape the day. We dive into the chances of Sam Laidlow, Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt, and what it will t
#101 - T100 & WTCS French Riviera
UTMB delivered a huge weekend of trail racing, with Tom Evans winning the men's race and Ruth Croft taking the women's title to complete the UTMB triple. Georgia Taylor Brown has made her ambitions clear, she wants Olympic gold in Los Angeles in 2028. We discuss what it will take to get her there. At the T100 French Riviera, Ashleigh Gentle produced another world class performance to win the women
#100 - Hayden Wilde v Alex Yee Again!
Jan Frodeno was meant to race UTMB but had not qualified, and the wildcard entry he received has seen him cop a wave of online criticism. We talk through why the reaction came so hard and what it says about the way the trail scene handles elite entries. From there we look at one of the wildest endurance feats of the year, South African runner Sibusiso Kubheka covering 100km in 5:59:20 at the Adida
#99 - Supertri Chicago Preview
This week we set the record straight on T100 Valencia after rumours that it was cancelled. Hayden Wilde is planning to race both the T100 Fréjus and the WTCS on the same weekend, after his comeback could this be one of the best seasons ever? Jan Frodeno's UTMB bid might be on hold as it appears he hasn't followed the qualification process properly. Ironman Kalmar happened over the weekend Chelsea
#98 - Hayden and Lucy Dominate!
Plenty to cover from T100 London, starting with Hayden Wilde's incredible win less than 100 days after a horrific bike crash and Lucy Charles-Barclay's brilliant performance that makes her a clear contender for the Ironman World Championships in Kona this October. We break down both the men's and women's races, with the women's race standing out as one of the best T100 events we have seen. Away fr
#97 - Hayden Wilde is Back!
We are back with another big week in triathlon. Jan Frodeno is lining up for UTMB and we talk about what that means for his post-triathlon career. The T100 London start list is stacked with names like Hayden Wilde, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Lucy Charles-Barclay and Jelle Geens. We break down the field and who we think could take the win. The 2028 WTCS Grand Final has been awarded to New Zealand and we
#96 - Drafting Details From Challenge Roth Revealed!
We're back with a packed week in triathlon. Challenge Roth's release of Race Ranger data gave us plenty to dive into. We break down who spent the most time drafting, where the tech worked (and didn't), and what it might mean for the future of racing. Sam Laidlow returned to long course racing at Ironman Leeds with an incredible win, achieved off just 11 hours of training a week as he continues to
#95 - Anne Haug Announces Her Retirement
This week we try to unpack the developing World Triathlon corruption story and why, sadly, it doesn't come as much of a surprise. We look at what's been reported so far, how the sport's leadership ended up here, and what it could mean going forward. We also react to the retirement announcement from Anne Haug and reflect on the incredible career of one of triathlon's most consistent performers. In
#94 - WTCS Hamburg and Ironman Lake Placid with Joe Skipper and Tyler Mislawchuk
This week we're joined by Tyler Mislawchuk and Joe Skipper as we dive into another massive week of racing. We recap WTCS Hamburg where Matt Hauser and Vasco Vilaca battled it out in the men's race, and in the women's, Léonie Périault took the win ahead of Cassandre Beaugrand and Beth Potter. We also discuss the Supertri 2025 news and what it might mean for the future of the sport. Tyler shares his
#93 - Challenge Roth Recap
This week we're back with another big episode covering all the latest from around the triathlon world. We kick things off with the news that Maya Kingma's Giro d'Italia was cut short after a crash ended her race early. We then get into the new age group world championship qualification changes, a topic James is very excited to dive into, and what this could mean for the future of Ironman racing. W
#92 - Wild Referring in Frankfurt and Challenge Roth Preview
After another massive weekend in triathlon and with Tim in Europe, James is joined by Andy Horsfall-Turner. We kick things off with the big news that Maya Kingma is turning pro in cycling. We talk about what this move means, how it could shape her career, and why it's an exciting step for one of the sport's top talents. We dive into the T100 shakeup with the surprise cancellation of the Las Vegas
#91 - Ironman Frankfurt is Stacked!
After missing a week, we're back with a packed episode covering all the major racing across the globe. We break down T100 Vancouver, where Taylor Knibb dominated the women's race ahead of Julie Derron and Jess Learmonth. In the men's race, Jelle Geens delivered a sensational run to beat fellow Belgian Marten Van Riel, with Mika Noodt rounding out the podium despite serving a penalty. Then it's ove
#90 - Sam Long, Start Lists and a Bit of Controversy
This week we cover the latest in triathlon, starting with a pretty wild story... Oscar Pistorius was on the start list for 70.3 Durban. We break down how it happened, the reaction it sparked, and whether there's any place for him in the sport. Lionel Sanders is back and setting his sights on a big performance in Nice. We talk about his mindset shift and why we'd love to see him go all-in on 70.3 W
#89 - Record Breaking Weekend
This week we cover a huge few days in triathlon. Rico Bogen takes the win at T100 San Francisco, while Julie Derron puts together a brilliant performance to beat Taylor Knibb in the women's race. At Ironman Hamburg, Laura Philipp runs a stunning 2 hour 38 marathon to beat Kat Matthews and set a new Ironman world record. WTCS Alghero delivered high drama with Cassandre Beaugrand bouncing back from
#88 - So Many Match-Ups
Kate Waugh versus Taylor Knibb. Marten Van Riel versus Rico Bogen versus Kyle Smith. Laura Philipp versus Kat Matthews. Lucy Charles-Barclay versus Chelsea Sodaro. Lionel Sanders versus Sam Long. Cassandre Beaugrand versus the clock. Matt Hauser versus Vasco Vilaca. This week, we remember Jay Luke and Matías Opitz, two much-loved members of the triathlon community. We also unpack the viral Laidlow
#87 - T100 Shakeups, WTCS Thrillers and Lanzarote Domination
This week, we break down another packed weekend of racing across the triathlon world. We start with the T100 Vancouver wildcards, where an exciting list of short course athletes has been announced, led by Maya Kingma. The addition of these athletes brings fresh dynamics to the field. In Yokohama, the WTCS season continued with a thrilling men's race. Matt Hauser edged out Vasco Vilaca in a tight s
#86 - No, Lionel Sanders Cannot Be Beaten!
This week, we dig into the reasoning behind Ironman's decision to reunify the Ironman World Championships and what this could mean for the future of the sport. We review all the action from St George 70.3, where Lionel Sanders delivered a convincing win in the men's race and Paula Findlay dominated the women's field with a performance that shows she's ready for a big year. There's also plenty of r
#85 - Can Lionel Sanders Be Beaten?
This week, we react to the news that the Ironman World Championships will return to Kona in 2026. We break down what this means for the future of the event and the sport as a whole. T100 Gold COast has been officially announced and we discuss what this means for the series, the athletes, and fans Down Under. We also take a moment to say thank you to the team at IM Talk, as the long-running podcast
#84 - Alex Yee's Incredible Marathon
This week, we discuss Alex Yee's stunning 2 hour 11 minute run at the London Marathon, a performance that not only turned heads but showed the world that triathletes are truly world class at swim, bike and run. It was a record breaking day at Ironman Texas with Kat Matthews taking the win in the women's race ahead of Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt absolutely destroying the men's field. We s
#83 - Belinda Granger
This week, Belinda Granger joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation across the latest in triathlon. We start with Challenge Roth 2025 and what's shaping up to be another massive edition of the race, before diving into some of the challenges facing pro fields across both long course and short course racing. Sam Laidlow's health remains a big talking point, and we discuss the uncertainty aroun
#82 - Will Sam Laidlow Race in 2025?
This week, we dive into the latest update on Sam Laidlow and ask the big question. Will he race again in 2025 given his current health struggles? With so much uncertainty around his condition, we explore what this could mean for the future of one of triathlon's biggest names. We also discuss long distance triathlon more broadly and whether it is even possible to make the format entertaining for br
#80 - Andrew Horsfall-Turner Talks T100 Singapore
This week, James is joined by professional triathlete Andrew Horsfall-Turner to break down all the latest in the triathlon world. T100 Singapore takes centre stage as we discuss Kate Waugh's breakthrough win, Hayden Wilde's dominant performance, and how both races played out across the heat and humidity of Singapore. Andy talks through his experience at Ironman South Africa, sharing what it was li
#80 - T100 Singapore Preview
Triathlon is back with some big weekends of racing, and we're here to break it all down. We start with Ironman South Africa, where Anne Reischmann took the win in the women's race, and Magnus Ditlev dominated the men's field, with Marten Van Riel and Jamie Riddle also in the mix. Next, we preview the upcoming T100 Singapore races. The women's field features top contenders like Lucy Charles-Barclay
#79 - Joe Skipper
This week, we're joined by Joe Skipper to discuss his race at Ironman New Zealand. Joe shares his insights into how the day unfolded, from the swim through to that brutal final stretch on the run, and what the result means for the rest of his season. We then break down the action from Geelong 70.3, where Jelle Geens stormed to victory with a lightning-fast run, Jake Birtwhistle delivered a solid
#78 - Ellie Salthouse
This week, we discuss the T100 Singapore wildcards, including the exciting addition of Tyler Mislawchuk, the best hot weather athlete in the sport, and whether Max Stapley's bite is as bad as his bark after earning his spot. We then break down the Geelong 70.3 start list, featuring big names like Matt Hauser, Jelle Geens, and Hannah Berry, and what to expect from this highly competitive field.
#77 - Mike Phillips on Ironman NZ & Imogen Simmonds Tests Positive!
This week, we discuss the recent news that Imogen Simmonds tested positive for Ligandrol, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) known to enhance muscle mass and strength. Simmonds has denied intentional use, attributing the positive test to intimate contact with her partner, who was unknowingly taking Ligandrol to improve his physique. We explore the details of this case, its implicatio
#76 - Daniel Bækkegård Discusses Doping
This week, we discuss the Norwegians training in Nice—what they're up to and what we can expect from them at the Ironman World Championships. We then preview Ironman New Zealand, looking at the key contenders, including Joe Skipper, Mike Phillips, and Arnaud Guilloux. Who are the favourites, and how will the race play out in Taupō? Finally, James interviews professional triathlete Daniel Bækkegård
#75 - Pro Athletes Announce Their 2025 Seasons
This week, we cover some major headlines in the triathlon world. Lionel Sanders reveals he ended his 2024 season early with a broken hip—how has this impacted his preparations for 2025? Joe Skipper was hit by a car just over a week out from Ironman New Zealand—what will it mean for the race in Taupō next week? We dive into Georgia Taylor-Brown's cycling debut and Geraint Thomas's decision to race
#74 - India Lee
This week, we discuss Joe Skipper's plans for the 2025 season, starting with Ironman New Zealand and what it means for his year ahead. Lionel Sanders is taking yet another new approach to his training—but how long until he changes it again? We also preview WTCS Abu Dhabi, breaking down early-season picks and why, with so many big names missing, the race doesn't feel as significant this year. Final
#73 - More Triathletes Turning to Pro Cycling
Big changes are shaking up the world of triathlon and cycling! Georgia Taylor-Brown is making a major move to cycling—what does this mean for her career and the sport? Meanwhile, watching these events just got a lot more expensive, with Eurosport shutting down in the UK and Ireland and its coverage moving to another channel at a significantly higher price. What impact will this have on fans and th
#72 - Surprising T100 Signings and Omissions!
Welcome back for 2025! We kick things off by catching up on what we've been up to during the break before diving into the latest triathlon news. We highlight Tyler Mislawchuk's incredible debut victory at Pucon 70.3, showcasing his exciting start to the season. We also celebrate Lucy Gossage's remarkable ultra win and discuss what it means for her career. Next, we provide important updates on the
#71 - Ironman 70.3 World Championship Review
This week, we break down all the action from the 70.3 World Championships, where Jelle Geens took an impressive victory in the men's race, holding off Hayden Wilde and Leo Bergère. On the women's side, Taylor Knibb delivered a dominant performance to secure the win, with Kat Matthews finishing strong in second. We also dive into the latest developments around the T100 2025 contracts, discussing
#70 - 70.3 World Championship Preview
This week we preview the 70.3 World Championships in Taupo. We start with highlights from India Wells 70.3 and Hugo Milner's performance at the European Cross Country Championships. We then dive into why Kristian Blummenfelt chose to stay in triathlon instead of going pro in cycling. Looking ahead to the 70.3 World Champs, we preview the race, discuss top contenders like Hayden Wilde, Taylor Knib
#69 - 2024 in Review
As we approach the back end of 2024 we thought it was time to reflect on the biggest events that happened this year. This week we look at the success of the T100 v Ironman Pro Series and Supertri v World Triathlon. We highlight what aspects of each did well and what could have been better. We also look at the performances and races this year which stood out to us for better or worse and will help
#68 - Alistair Brownlee Retires
This week we discuss the incredible career of Alistair Brownlee after the 2-time Olympian announced his retirement from professional triathlon. We look at some of our favourite Brownlee moments and races and his career after transitioning to middle and long course triathlon. Next (and slightly delayed) we discuss the T100 Grand Final from Dubai. Which went viral for all the wrong reasons but saw t
#67 - T100 Dubai Preview
This week, James teams up with special guest Andrew Horstfall-Turner, filling in for Tim. They chat about the pros and cons of taking on the IRONMAN Pro Series and dive into the big question: is the Nice Ironman event on its way out? Plus, should Ironman make a comeback to Kona or stick with Nice? The guys also preview what to expect at the upcoming Ironman Cozumel and look ahead to the T100 World
#66 - Tyler Mislawchuk
This week we replace James with Canadian pro triathlete, Tyler Mislawchuk. Tyler shares his experiences of the Paris Olympics and going viral for all of the wrong reasons. We discuss what is happening with short course and all about the Olympics and why they are so important to so many triathletes. We then look at what imapacts an athlete looking to transition to long course and why some choose no
#65 - Men's Ironman World Championship Review
What a race! We unpack all of the action from the men's Ironman World Championships. We talk about Patrick Lange's incredible win, Sam Laidlow ripping the race in half and Kristian Blummenfelt falling well below everyone's expectations. We look at how the race unfolded, who surprised us, who didn't and what performances really stood out. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtr
#64 - Men's Ironman World Championship Preview with Joe Skipper
The men's Ironman World Championship is happening this weekend in Kona and we preview all the action with Joe Skipper. Joe explains why the Kona race is so hard, how he thinks the race will unfold and what he thinks it will take to win. He gives his opinions on how athletes like Lionel Sanders, Sam Laidlow, Kristian Blummenfelt, Magnus Ditlev will perform and explains why he think athletes like Tr
#63 - T100 Las Vegas Preview
2 big races to discuss this week with T100 Las Vegas and the World Triathlon Championship Grand Final. But before that we talk about the 2025 Ironman pro calendar, who are the up and coming stars of triathlon and why Kristian Blummenfelt has decided not to go to professional cycling. We then give our picks for both T100 and the WTCS Grand Final. We talk about how the races will unfold, can anyone
#62 - Supertri Toulouse and Kona Start Lists
T100 wildcards, strategic partnerships, world championship start lists and race reviews. You will get all this and more on this week's episode! We go through the Lake Las Vegas T100 Wildcards and then delive into the details? of the PTO's 12 year strategic partnership with World Triathlon. We talk through the Kona start list and give our thoughts on who are the athletes we expect to surprise peopl
#61 - T100 Ibiza Recap
Van Riel and Knibb were in a league of their own in Ibiza over the weekend in Ibiza. We unpack all of the action from the latest stop in the T100 World Tour. We discuss athletes not coming to perform but to satisfy their contractual obligations and if we have noticed a difference in the PTO events since they rolled out athlete contracts. We also discuss the WTCS Wehei racing and preview Supertri
#60 - Women's Ironman World Championship Review with Ellie Salthouse
We have an amazing new Ironman World Champion after Laura Philipp dominated the race in Nice over the weekend. James is joined by middle-distance superstar Ellie Salthouse to give you a pro perspective on how the race unfolded and what to make of all the performances. We also discuss and preview the T100 Ibiza race this weekend with our top 5 picks and have a chat about how the world is embracing
#59 - Ironman Women's World Championship Preview
This weekend the best women in long distance racing will line up in the South of France to crown the Ironman World Champion. We preview all the action from Nice giving our thoughts on how the race will unfold, who we think will be in the top 5 and who are the athletes we think might not feature. We also discuss the announcements of the T100 2025 Season with a new French race and the Ironman Pro Se
#58 - Supertri London and Kristian Blummenfelt NOT Going to Cycling
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#57 - Did Kristian Blummenfelt Fail at the Olympics?
Another week with so much to go through. We start with the news that Sam Laidlow's garage burned down and his bikes got damaged! We then take a moment to remember a force in the Canadian triathlon scene, Michael Brown who tragically passed away recently. We discuss triathlon broadcasting and the impact Joe Skipper had on the Zell am See 70.3 coverage before we talk about the race. We talk about
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