The stakes are higher than ever. In this special Last Chance Qualifier preview, Matt Mason and Marcus "Deebo" Wallace dive deep into the most stacked Hyrox race of the year. From elite veterans to emerging dark horses, this episode covers everything you need to know about the final shot to qualify for the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago.

We break down both the men's and women's fields, spotlight rising stars like Lena Putters and Sean Noble, and ask the hard questions: Can someone win from a later heat? Is this the new gold standard of racing? And who are the must-watch dark horses?

🎙️🔥 If you're a hybrid racing fan, this is the podcast episode you can’t afford to miss.

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⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:

• [00:22] Welcome back: “Twice in one week? We love to see it!”

• [01:07] Why these takes matter—even when they’re wrong

• [01:43] Start list is out and STACKED 🔥

• [02:27] Big names you need to know (Men’s field breakdown)

• [03:46] New sub-60 standard: The bar has been raised

• [04:51] Should you be allowed to win from a later heat?

• [06:03] Women’s start list: Who’s gunning for those spots

• [07:49] Hyrox nailed it this year: LCQ system gets love

• [11:41] Top 25 women by PR – Surprise names & dark horses

• [13:08] Viola Oberlander: The comeback narrative?

• [20:02] Camila Massa is BACK—and dangerous

• [24:35] Lena Putters: The fastest unknown runner?

• [27:05] Margo Van Den Linden Loof: Serious doubles crossover threat

• [29:22] Melanie Ma: Wait… she’s a duathlon world champ?!

• [33:06] Jade Skillen’s rise through elite races

• [35:57] Maria Fetchik is peaking at the right time

• [39:03] Tanya Straw & dark horses to watch

• [41:14] Miriam Von Rohr’s CrossFit engine returns to Hyrox

• [42:32] MEN’S FIELD TIME 🚨 Let’s get into it

• [43:30] Top 15 men by season PRs

• [44:11] Fan favorites: Wynn, Noble, Choppa—and Tobias Lott?

• [46:48] Later heat drama: Can someone win from behind?

• [51:12] Is Tobias Lott back by design?

• [54:29] The rise of Spain & Portugal 🇪🇸🇵🇹

• [56:09] Lucas Storath, Charlie Bottrill, Gabe Heck & more

• [57:55] Charlie Bottrill's insane race schedule

• [59:05] Grayson Kilgore is ready to HURT

• [01:01:47] FINAL PICKS – Top 5 men predictions 🏁

• [01:02:40] FINAL PICKS – Top 5 women predictions 🏁

• [01:05:06] Closing thoughts: A race for the ages