The crew recaps a massive weekend at IRONMAN Oceanside 70.3, breaking down dominant performances from Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt, plus other standout performances. Also take a dive into how the new 20-meter draft rule is shaping racing, why the sport feels more exciting than ever, and what it all means heading into Texas. The episode also covers Pro Tri News’ new OpenRank system, early Podium Picks chaos, and plenty of debate, banter, and hot takes on where the sport is headed next.

🎙️Intro (0:30-3:10)
🏖️70.3 Oceanside (3:15-44:10)
📊New Ranking System (44:15-57:40)
🔥 Hot Takes (57:45-1:09:50)

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One of the biggest weekends of the season delivered, highlighted by a historic 70.3 Geelong where Kristian Blummenfelt ran down Hayden Wilde and Jelle Geens in an all-time performance, while Kat Matthews powered to another win on the women’s side. Over at T100 Gold Coast, Taylor Knibb handled the chaos of a brutal surf swim and controlled the race, with breakout performances behind her. The crew also dives into broadcast talk, race dynamics, and a bigger conversation around TUEs and fairness in the sport. Before getting to 70.3 Oceanside, the announcement of the new Protrinews website, and ending with some HOT takes. 

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🎙️Intro (0:30-4:40)
🎡70.3 Geelong (4:45-40:20)
🌊T100 Gold Coast (40:25-57:00)
📋 ITA Releases TUE Dashboard (57:00-1:05:15)
🏖️ 70.3 Oceanside (1:05:20-1:18:05)
🔥 Hot Takes (1:18:10-1:25:40)

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We recap the bonkers 70.3 Little Elm race, where extreme winds forced a shortened pro swim and canceled the age-group swim, before breaking down the key performances including wins from Lionel Sanders and Jackie Hering. Then recap the World Triathlon Cup Lanzarote results and preview the huge showdown at Ironman 70.3 Geelong featuring Kristian Blummenfelt, Jelle Geens, and Hayden Wilde.

The topic of the week focuses on the future of triathlon broadcasts and viewing accessibility ahead of the upcoming T100 Triathlon World Tour Gold Coast and IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. Before ending with some HOT takes. 

🎙️Intro (0:30-7:50)
🤠 70.3 Dallas Little Elm (7:55- 29:30)
🌋 World Cup Lanzarote (29:35-34:55)

🎥 Broadcast in Triathlon (35:00-47:00)
🎡 70.3 Geelong (47:10-1:02:15)
🏖️ T100 Gold Coast (1:02:20-1:16:00)
🔥 Hot Takes (1:16:10-1:30:28)

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We recap the bonkers 70.3 Little Elm race, where extreme winds forced a shortened pro swim and canceled the age-group swim, before breaking down the key performances including wins from Lionel Sanders and Jackie Hering. Then recap the World Triathlon Cup Lanzarote results and preview the huge showdown at Ironman 70.3 Geelong featuring Kristian Blummenfelt, Jelle Geens, and Hayden Wilde.

The topic of the week focuses on the future of triathlon broadcasts and viewing accessibility ahead of the upcoming T100 Triathlon World Tour Gold Coast and IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. Before ending with some HOT takes. 

🎙️Intro (0:30-7:50)
🤠 70.3 Dallas Little Elm (7:55- 29:30)
🌋 World Cup Lanzarote (29:35-34:55)

🎥 Broadcast in Triathlon (35:00-47:00)
🎡 70.3 Geelong (47:10-1:02:15)
🏖️ T100 Gold Coast (1:02:20-1:16:00)
🔥 Hot Takes (1:16:10-1:30:28)

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The first big race week of 2026 is complete! We take you though all the action on the ground here in New Zealand for the IRONMAN race with the winners of the men and womens race, Katrina Matthews and Trevor Foley! Hot takes and everything in between!

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The first big race week of 2026 is finally here! Steph Clutterbuck is back to help set the scene for what will be an incredible race day at IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend! We dive in to who are the favorites, the darkhorses, how the race could play out and some hot takes!

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We talk about whos is racing where. Who has the upper hand with the athletes and how to fit in all the race from IRONMAN, T100, Challenge and World Triathlon in the olympics year. Of course ending the show as always with hot takes!

Weekend Update (0:00-2:30)

Who's carrying T100 Banner (2:35-28:45)
Team IRONMAN (28:50-1:02:50)
Short Course Kings and Queens (1:02:55-1:08:20)

Hot Takes (1:08:20-end)

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We are back for the 6th season of Pro Tri News! As we get closer to the "official" kickoff of the triathlon season. We take some time to dive through some of the keys to the year for all the race organizations!

We talk about the recent acquisition between the PTO/T100 and Challenge Family. The changes that IRONMAN has made in the offseason regarding the broadcast, 20m draft rule, and the single day World Championships in Kona. World Triathlon and the leadup to the LA28 Olympics with qualifying starting for that in May. Supertri and what will be one of the largest single day prize purse in history. Of course ending the show as always with hot takes! 

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Back from the off season hiatus for an emergency podcast. The man himself Lionel Sanders joins the show to discuss the latest IRONMAN rule change to the 20 meter draft distance on the bike. Hear the thoughts, insights and whats next for the biggest rule change of the last decade!

ProTriNews' emergency podcast discusses the new triathlon draft rule with Lionel Sanders. The hosts and guest analyze the rule change's impact on training, race tactics, and the sport's future. Expect lively debate about the new 20-meter draft zone and its implications.

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Everyone seems to be talking about the 12m vs 20m draft zone but not many are asking the athletes themselves.

In this episode, Sam Long, Taylor Knibb, and Magnus Ditlev join Pro Tri News for an athlete-led conversation on draft distance, race dynamics, and how professional Ironman racing has evolved. No debate, no finger-pointing just the athletes explaining how they see it, why it matters, and what they hope the future looks like.

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