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 performances and outcomes from the event.

At Ironman Lanzarote, Lucy Charles-Barclay delivered a dominant performance, leading from start to finish and showcasing her prowess on one of the sport’s most challenging courses.

In Aix-en-Provence 70.3, the men’s race featured an incredible showdown between Kristian Blummenfelt and Casper Stornes, with Blummenfelt taking the win. In the women’s race, Marjolaine Pierré delivered a commanding performance, securing a decisive victory.

Finally, we touch on Chattanooga 70.3, highlighting the standout moments and athletes from the race.

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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 things out with the newly released start list for T100 Vancouver, highlighting which contracted athletes will be on the start line and noting a few key names who won’t be racing.

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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 accident while training, and we share our support and hope for a full and speedy recovery.

We touch on Venice Jesolo 70.3 before finishing with a full preview of St George 70.3. Will Magnus Ditlev take the win or will Lionel Sanders or Sam Long run him down? With a stacked field that also includes Jake Birtwhistle, Trevor Foley, Seth Rider and Marc Dubrick, there’s a lot to watch for in Utah.

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