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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Episode 266: The Greatest 70.3 of All Time
24/03/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
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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Episode 265: IROMAN vs T100 Broadcast; Triathlon SZN is here
17/03/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
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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Episode 265: IRONMAN VS T100 Broadcast; Triathlon szn is here!
16/03/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
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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Episode 264: IRONMAN NZ DEBRIEF WITH KAT & TREVOR
08/03/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
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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Pro Tri News is the only podcast covering up-to-the-minute professional triathlon news, along with pre-race predictions and race recaps. PTN is the trusted source and insider’s line for professionals and amateurs alike. PTN has earned a reputation for compelling race reviews, punditry, humor, and inside analytics. -Kyle Glass, a racer, coach, announcer, and race director, shares extensive knowledge and research, as the sport’s biggest fan.-Talbot Cox, a photographer, videographer, and content creator to the pros, brings inside information directly from athletes.-Pat Lemiuex intimately understands companies and athletes through his work as an athlete agent. As husband to Olympic and World Champion, Gwen Jorgensen, he’s well versed in the politics of sport.-Mark Matthews, a long course and European expert, brings wit and balance.-
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