#78 - Ellie Salthouse
Talking Triathlon
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. Next, we look at Ironman South Africa, where Magnus Ditlev, Marten Van Riel, and Ruth Astle headline the start list. Can Magnus drop Marten on the bike, or will we see Marten take the win...
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#77 - Mike Phillips on Ironman New Zealand
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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 implications for her career, and the broader impact on the sport. We then sit down with Mike Phillips, the new Ironman New Zealand champion and course record holder, to hear how his race unfolded and...
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#76 - Daniel Bækkegård Discusses Doping
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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 about the current state of the sport, his plans for 2025, and the recent news about Imogen Simmonds testing positive for PEDs. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as...
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#75 - Pro Athletes Announce Their 2025 Seasons
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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 an Ironman. In our WTCS Abu Dhabi review, we break down the German domination in the women’s race and Hayden Wilde’s narrow win over Matt Hauser in a thrilling men’s finish....
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#74 - India Lee
Talking Triathlon
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. Finally, India Lee, last year’s T100 Miami champion, joins us to share her thoughts on 2024 and her plans for the season ahead. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a...
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#73 - More Triathletes Turning to Pro Cycling
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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 the future of endurance sports? We also take a look at the newly announced T1 event—is this the PTO stepping up to compete directly with Supertri? And in the world of T100 racing, Lucy...
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#72 - Surprising T100 Signings and Omissions!
Talking Triathlon
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 T100 contracts for 2025, including the exciting signings of Vincent Luis, Morgan Pearson, Jess Learmonth, and Taylor Spivey. We also delve into which T100 athletes won’t be returning this...
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#71 - Ironman 70.3 World Championship Review
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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 who’s in, who’s out, and what it means for the sport moving forward. To close things out, it’s time for the 2024 Podcast Awards, where we celebrate the standout performances,...
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#70 - 70.3 World Championship Preview
Talking Triathlon
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 Knibb, Kat Matthews, and Leo Bergère, and share our men’s picks. Plus, we introduce the categories for the Talking Triathlon Awards 2024 which we will announce next week. To support the podcast...
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#69 - 2024 in Review
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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 shape our nominees for our end of year awards that we will announce on next week's show. To support the podcast please head to: To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or...
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We discuss the cancellation of Challenge Sandefjord and discuss the responsibility Challenge Family has in ensuring it's events meet certain standards.
We then discuss Ironman Canada and what these performances mean for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Can Lionel Sanders be a threat for the win based on this performance? Was he just having a long training day? Is a top 10 off the cards?
We discuss all the action for Supertri Chicago which saw Hayden Wilde finally get the win over Alex Yee after some tactically brilliant team racing and seeing Georgia Taylor-Brown being back to her best with her nail biting win over Cassandre Beaugrand.
Lastly, we discuss the T100 start lists for Ibiza and if they will change much before race day.
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