#89 - Record Breaking Weekend
Talking Triathlon
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 injury to take the win and Miguel Hidalgo navigating a chaotic race to come out on top. At Ironman Brasil, Manoel Messias impressed with a 2 hour 26 marathon. We also discuss the news that Will...
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#88 - So Many Match-Ups
Talking Triathlon
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 versus Yee headline, which turned out to be their younger brothers racing each other at the Outlaw Half. We preview this weekend’s T100 San Francisco, break down the key storylines heading into...
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#87 - T100 Shakeups, WTCS Thrillers and Lanzarote Domination
Talking Triathlon
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 sprint finish, while Jeanne Lehair secured her first WTCS victory in the women’s race, marking a significant milestone in her career. We also discuss the Challenge Championship, covering the key...
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#86 - No, Lionel Sanders Cannot Be Beaten!
Talking Triathlon
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 racing to cover, with discussion on the Challenge Championship, Ironman Lanzarote, Chattanooga 70.3 and Aix-en-Provence 70.3. We take a look at the WTCS season opener in Yokohama and round...
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#85 - Can Lionel Sanders Be Beaten?
Talking Triathlon
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 wraps up after more than 900 episodes and nearly 20 years. Hayden Wilde ran a sensational 10 kilometre race, showing the world just how good triathletes are. The next day, he suffered a terrible...
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#84 - Alex Yee's Incredible Marathon
Talking Triathlon
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 share the latest update on Sam Laidlow’s health and revisit the ongoing question around whether he will be able to return to racing in 2025. Finally, we take a look at the newly released start...
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#83 - Belinda Granger
Talking Triathlon
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 around his future in the sport. We also explore why fewer women are racing Ironman and what can be done to address the imbalance, before wrapping things up with a look at the upcoming Ironman Texas and...
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#82 - Will Sam Laidlow Race in 2025?
Talking Triathlon
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 broadcast. With ongoing challenges in viewer engagement, we ask what needs to change to bring the sport to a wider audience. Beth Potter’s recent 10 kilometre run performance is on the agenda as...
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#80 - Andrew Horsfall-Turner Talks T100 Singapore
Talking Triathlon
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 like from inside the race and how his day unfolded. There’s also discussion around the recent T100 Tour date change and what it means for athletes, plus the big announcement of a combined WTCS and...
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#80 - T100 Singapore Preview
Talking Triathlon
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, Ashleigh Gentle and Taylor Spivey, while the men’s race includes strong competitors such as Jelle Geens, Hayden Wilde, Vincent Luis and Tyler Mislawchuk. We discuss what to expect from...
info_outline2 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 beat Taylor Knibb or Alex Yee and much much more!
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