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Talking Triathlon

A weekly round up of everything happening in the world of triathlon! This podcast is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to know what is happening in the greatest sport on the planet. Each week we will discuss the latest news, go through race results and give our analysis and preview upcoming events so you know who to watch and what to expect. We also chat to the biggest names in the sport about the sport. We aim to provide you with an insight into the workings of the sports biggest

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01:01:52

109 - Imogen Simmonds Not Guilty of Doping

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/10/31

This week on Talking Triathlon we cover a big mix of stories from across the sport. We open with the news that Braden Currie is retiring and reflect on the incredible career and legacy he leaves behind. We then turn to the Noosa Triathlon, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand are set to line up at Australia's most iconic race. Lionel Sanders has confirmed his comeback and will return to racing at Indian Wells 70.3 in December, and we discuss what to expect from him as he builds back towards

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01:02:31

#108 - T100 Changes and the WTCS Grand Final (Also T100)

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/10/24

This week on Talking Triathlon we react to the biggest shake-up the T100 has seen yet, as the series announces massive changes to its 2026 format. We discuss what the removal of athlete contracts could mean for the future of professional racing, how splitting the season into four standalone men’s and four standalone women’s races could impact broadcast numbers, and whether increased per-event prize money will be enough to drive interest and secure top-tier fields. We then move into race coverage,

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01:08:31

#107 - The Greatest World Championship Ever?

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/10/17

This week on Talking Triathlon we go deep on one of the most unforgettable races in recent memory, the Women’s Ironman World Championship in Kona. With Lucy Charles-Barclay and Taylor Knibb both blowing up in the brutal heat, Solveig Løvseth storming to victory, and Kat Matthews mounting an incredible late charge, this race had everything. We unpack all the drama, tactics, and turning points, and ask the question everyone’s thinking: was this the greatest Ironman World Championship ever? To support

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01:01:28

#105 - Is Jan Frodeno Racing Age Group?

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/10/03

This week we dive into a packed show, starting with a look at the Kona “wild cards,” the women outside the obvious favourites who could still make a big impact on race day. We then turn to Jan Frodeno, who swapped triathlon for trail and did something special at the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB, winning his age group over the 55 km course in his debut appearance. In race results we cover Ironman Chattanooga, the XTERRA World Championships, and Ironman Wales before recapping WTCS Weihai where Max Studer

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01:04:57

#104 - T100 Spain and Supertri Jersey

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/09/26

This week we cover a massive few days in the sport. We start with Alex Yee’s ambitious target of running a 2:08 marathon in Valencia before turning to the T100 Spain, where Lucy Charles-Barclay once again dominated the women’s field and Hayden Wilde was untouchable in the men’s. Over in Supertri Jersey, Jeanne Lehair produced a brilliant win ahead of Georgia Taylor-Brown, while Csongor Lehmann edged Vasco Vilaça in a dramatic men’s race. We wrap up with a look at the newly announced 2026 Ironman Pro

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01:07:43

#100 - Hayden Wilde v Alex Yee Again!

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/08/29

Jan Frodeno was meant to race UTMB but had not qualified, and the wildcard entry he received has seen him cop a wave of online criticism. We talk through why the reaction came so hard and what it says about the way the trail scene handles elite entries. From there we look at one of the wildest endurance feats of the year, South African runner Sibusiso Kubheka covering 100km in 5:59:20 at the Adidas “Chasing 100” event. It will not go down as an official world record, but breaking the six hour

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01:00:19

#99 - Supertri Chicago Preview

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/08/22

This week we set the record straight on T100 Valencia after rumours that it was cancelled. Hayden Wilde is planning to race both the T100 Fréjus and the WTCS on the same weekend, after his comeback could this be one of the best seasons ever? Jan Frodeno’s UTMB bid might be on hold as it appears he hasn’t followed the qualification process properly. Ironman Kalmar happened over the weekend Chelsea Sodaro finishing third place and the question of whether she is keeping things safe before Kona

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01:00:25

#96 - Drafting Details From Challenge Roth Revealed!

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/08/01

We’re back with a packed week in triathlon. Challenge Roth’s release of Race Ranger data gave us plenty to dive into. We break down who spent the most time drafting, where the tech worked (and didn’t), and what it might mean for the future of racing. Sam Laidlow returned to long course racing at Ironman Leeds with an incredible win, achieved off just 11 hours of training a week as he continues to bounce back from recent health struggles. Supertri Toronto brought fireworks. Alex Yee made his

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01:05:20

#95 - Anne Haug Announces Her Retirement

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/07/25

This week we try to unpack the developing World Triathlon corruption story and why, sadly, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. We look at what’s been reported so far, how the sport’s leadership ended up here, and what it could mean going forward. We also react to the retirement announcement from Anne Haug and reflect on the incredible career of one of triathlon’s most consistent performers. In race news, we look ahead to T100 London with some big names on the start list including Georgia

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01:11:11

#94 - WTCS Hamburg and Ironman Lake Placid with Joe...

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/07/18

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

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01:02:46

#93 - Challenge Roth Recap

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/07/11

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

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01:18:34

#92 - Wild Referring in Frankfurt and Challenge Roth...

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/07/04

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

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01:00:50

#91 - Ironman Frankfurt is Stacked!

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/06/27

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

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01:02:56

#90 - Sam Long, Start Lists and a Bit of Controversy

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/06/13

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

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01:00:05

#89 - Record Breaking Weekend

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/06/06

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

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01:00:46

#88 - So Many Match-Ups

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/05/30

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

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01:01:03

#85 - Can Lionel Sanders Be Beaten?

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/05/09

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

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01:00:57

#84 - Alex Yee's Incredible Marathon

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/05/02

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

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01:00:06

#82 - Will Sam Laidlow Race in 2025?

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/04/18

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

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01:08:22

#80 - Andrew Horsfall-Turner Talks T100 Singapore

Talking Triathlon ·

2025/04/11

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

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