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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 so...

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 fiel...

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 implica...

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...

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 rac...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...