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 insights into recent races and what he’s focusing on next, while Joe joins us to talk through his experience at Swansea 70.3 and preview his upcoming clash with Sam Laidlow in Leeds.

We cover the standout performances in Swansea including Harry Palmer and Kat Matthews, break down the improved broadcast coverage, and look ahead to Ironman Lake Placid.

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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.

We discuss the significance of Ironman CEO Scott DeRue being invited to Challenge Roth to experience the event firsthand and what that could mean for the relationship between Ironman and the wider triathlon community.

There’s a full breakdown of Challenge Roth where Sam Laidlow stormed to victory in the men’s race and Laura Philipp dominated to take the women’s title.

We also recap the dramatic sprint finish at the 70.3 European Championships, preview WTCS Hamburg, and wrap up with a look ahead to 70.3 Swansea as the racing season shows no sign of slowing down.

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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 event and the addition of Wollongong, and what it means for the series and the athletes.

There’s a full review of Ironman Frankfurt, where Kristian Blummenfelt took an impressive win. We also discuss the questionable officiating that impacted Kristian Høgenhaug, Jonas Schomburg, and Magnus Ditlev, plus Gustav Iden taking another key step toward his best form.

We recap 70.3 Nice and preview this weekend’s Challenge Roth, where Sam Laidlow, Laura Phillip, Grace Thek, Joe Skipper, Vincent Luis, and Henri Schoeman are set to battle it out.

We wrap things up with a quick look ahead to 70.3 Swansea as the triathlon calendar keeps rolling.

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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 over to Ironman Cairns, where Matthew Marquardt and Jackie Hering took convincing wins.

We also recap Ironman Les Sables where India Lee dominated and look ahead to a big weekend coming up with Ironman Frankfurt with possibly the best male start list of the year. We also discuss 70.3s in Jönköping and Nice. Plenty of big names, tight battles, and a few surprises as the season hits full swing.

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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 Worlds.

Eagleman 70.3 delivered exciting racing, with Sam Long just getting the better of Trevor Foley and Lucy Charles-Barclay holding Chelsea Sodaro at bay from start to finish.

We preview Ironman Cairns, where Brayden Currie, Mike Phillips and Jamie Riddle lead the men’s field, and Jackie Herring and Hannah Berry are set for a great race on the women’s side. There’s also a quick look at what to expect from Ironman Austria.

To wrap things up, we dive into the PTO Vancouver start lists. The women’s race features Taylor Knibb and Lucy Charles-Barclay, with Maya Kingma possibly ready to shake things up. In the men’s field, Marten Van Riel looks back to his best, Rico Bogen is riding high after San Francisco, and Jelle Geens adds even more depth.

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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 McCloy has officially joined the Ironman commentary team and reflect on what was, for the most part, a weekend of genuinely solid triathlon broadcasts.

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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 Ironman Hamburg and Eagleman 70.3, and take a look at who’s returning and who might dominate at WTCS Alghero.

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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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