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We hit episode 300, and the full crew is back together to finally break down Kona. covering behind-the-scenes story of the Race Week show, and many other impressions from the Big Island. Then we go deep on both races. We will be back next week to cover all the hot takes! 🎉 00:00 Episode 300 and the post-Kona hangover 📺 03:29 Kona takeaways 🏆 18:08 Men’s race 👑 44:20 Women’s race 👋 1:04:05 Wrap-up Our Partners DUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrine... ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrine... Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?u... WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrin... ⛽️ Plan your next race’s nutrition and race with what’s on course. Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/

After the Lava: The Champions Show Taylor Knibb and Vincent Luis are your 2026 IRONMAN World Champions. We debrief what went down in Kona, then hear from the champions themselves and the rest of the podium. Race Week is presented by DUVA. IN THIS EPISODE The race debrief: how Saturday unfolded and the moments that decided both racesTaylor Knibb on winning performance.Vincent Luis on IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.Gustav Iden and Matthew Marquardt on rounding out the men’s podiumLaura Philipp and Julie Derron on rounding out the women’s podiumHow did your Podium Picks do? Presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week [Partner]: [link]?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week ProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.

Cameron Wurf and Trevor Foley break down the men’s race, 5 days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Gustav Iden, Kristian Blummenfelt, Marten Van Riel, Magnus Ditlev, Sam Laidlow. Who actually wins on Saturday? Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day 5 is the Men’s Race Preview, presented by [Partner]. IN THIS EPISODE Cameron Wurf on [his pick for the win], and whether [bike angle / course record talking point] [timestamp]Trevor Foley on [his race-week prep / goals / key storyline][Third guest segment or Wurf/Foley topic]The desk rates the field, from [Name] and [Name] to [Name] and [Name]Make your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picksDUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week [Partner]: [link]?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week ProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.

Daniela Ryf, Kat Matthews and Paula Findlay break down the women's race, two days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Solveig Løvseth, Kat. Who actually wins on Saturday? Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day four is the Women's Race Preview, presented by TrainingPeaks. IN THIS EPISODE Daniela Ryf on why Taylor Knibb is her favorite, and whether her 4:26 bike record finally fallsKat Matthews on her Achilles, the 3.5 minutes she wants out of the swim, and leaving "Cautious Carol" behindPaula Findlay on her Kona debut at 37, after 20 years in the sportThe desk rates the field, from Laura Philipp and Julie Derron to Daisy Davies and Katrine ChristensenMake your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picks DUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrine... TrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_so... ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrine... Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?u... WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrin... ProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN.

Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Solveig Løvseth on the Kona marathon, three days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Jan Frodeno takes a seat at the desk. Who has the legs to endure the marathon? Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day three is Run Day, presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration. ON THE DESK IN THIS EPISODE - Three-time Kona champion Jan Frodeno on the Energy Lab and who can run in the heat - Defending champion Solveig Løvseth on the $200K Pro Series shootout with Laura Philipp - Gustav Iden on a summer with no bad sessions - Kristian Blummenfelt on the GOAT question, and his answer to Sam Laidlow - Podium Picks from every guest. Gustav and Kristian both pick themselves to win. CHAPTERS 0:00 Race Week, live from Kona 2:04 Jan Frodeno joins the desk 5:26 The fastest runs in Kona history 6:33 How the Kona marathon really feels 10:50 The Energy Lab 14:10 The women's contenders 22:29 The men's contenders 24:42 If Kristian wins, is he the GOAT? 27:40 Jan's Podium Picks 31:14 Solveig Løvseth 41:22 The $200K Pro Series shootout 46:40 Solveig's Podium Picks 48:03 Gustav Iden 1:01:21 Gustav's Podium Picks 1:02:48 Kristian Blummenfelt 1:09:11 The GOAT vote, round two 1:12:09 Kristian's Pro Series math 1:18:36 Kristian answers Sam Laidlow 1:19:06 Kristian's Podium Picks 1:20:13 Sign-off and tomorrow's Women's Race Preview Make your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picks DUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week Ventum: https://ventumracing.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week TrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week The Feed: https://thefeed.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week A new show every morning this week from Ali'i Drive. In Kona? Seats are free: https://protrinews.com/race-week Clips all week: https://instagram.com/protrinews ProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN. #Kona2026 #IMWC #Triathlon

Sam Laidlow, Laura Philipp, Rudy von Berg and Imogen Simmonds break down the Kona bike, four days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Who can ride away on the Queen K, and who pays for it on the run? Race Week is presented by DUVA. Day two is Bike Day, presented by Ventum. ON THE DESK Will McCloy, Belinda Granger, Mirinda Carfrae, Chris Lieto, Mark Matthews IN THIS EPISODE - Laura Philipp on last year's bike, and the 10 minutes she can still run down - Rudy von Berg on the new 20-meter draft zone - Sam Laidlow on riding for speed, not watts, and giving away his prize money - Imogen Simmonds on the problem with Race Ranger - Podium Picks from every guest. Two pick themselves to win. CHAPTERS 0:00 Race Week, live from Kona 2:07 The desk on the Kona bike course 9:26 Laura Philipp 17:17 Laura's Podium Picks 19:53 Rudy von Berg 25:41 The 20-meter draft zone 29:06 Rudy's Podium Picks 33:15 Sam Laidlow 39:23 Ride for speed, not for watts 42:08 Giving away his Kona prize money 44:13 Sam's Podium Picks 47:27 Imogen Simmonds 52:02 The problem with Race Ranger 58:47 Imogen's Podium Picks 1:01:14 The history of the Kona bike 1:02:20 The desk breaks down the course 1:15:50 The desk calls the fastest bike splits Make your Podium Picks, presented by ROKA: https://protrinews.com/podium-picks DUVA: https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week Ventum: https://ventumracing.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week ROKA: https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off, code PTN15): https://www.precisionhydration.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week TrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week WYN Republic: https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week The Feed: https://thefeed.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=race-week A new show every morning this week from Ali'i Drive. In Kona? Seats are free: https://protrinews.com/race-week Clips all week: https://instagram.com/protrinews ProTriNews is independent media, not affiliated with or endorsed by IRONMAN. #Kona2026 #IMWC #Triathlon

Lucy Charles-Barclay, Marten Van Riel and Jamie Riddle take apart the Kona swim five days before the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Does winning the water still win you anything on this island? Race Week, presented by DUVA. Day one is Swim Day, presented by ROKA, live from Ali'i Drive with Will McCloy, Belinda Granger, Craig Alexander and Mark Matthews. IN THIS EPISODE Why the men's front pack is now 20 deepThe 4:09 Marten needs on Kristian Blummenfelt, with $200K on the lineThe gaps Lucy wants over Taylor Knibb and Kat Matthews at T1Jamie Riddle's plan for his first Kona: podium or blow up tryingKat Matthews asks a question from the crowdEvery guest's Podium Picks, on the record. One of them picks themselves to win.🏆 MAKE YOUR PODIUM PICKS presented by ROKA Multisport Lock in yours before Saturday: https://protrinews.com/podium-picks 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🌙 Race Week is presented by DUVA. DUVA ONE sleep earbuds adapt to you through the night. https://duva.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week 🏊 Swim Day is presented by ROKA https://roka.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week 🚴 Ventum: catch Bike Day tomorrow https://ventumracing.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week 📈 TrainingPeaks: presenting this week's Women's and Men's Race Previews https://www.trainingpeaks.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week 🎨 WYN Republic: gear up with 15% off at the link below. Now available in Europe! https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews ⛽️ Precision Fuel & Hydration: plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course. Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 🛒 The Feed https://thefeed.com/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=race-week 👨🏻‍🔧 Wove: race on the best saddle! https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Rest and recover better with @FitnexaAI SomniPods 3. Use code PTN10 for a discount. https://go.fitnexa.com/ptn 📅 THE WEEK Tue: Bike Day · Wed: Run Day · Thu: Women's Preview · Fri: Men's Preview · Sun: Champions Show 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@protrinews 📸 Clips on Instagram: https://instagram.com/protrinews 📊 Results, rankings and start lists: https://protrinews.com ProTriNews is independent media. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IRONMAN.

Championship season continues! We recap an insane Grand Final in Pontevedra, joined by the current 70.3 World Champion, Hayden Wilde. He opens up and talks about his Wilde September, thoughts while racing and experiences from the race course this month. We talk about it all, the sprint finishes, the pontoon fiasco, disqualifications, what to expect for next years Triathlon World Tour, Hayden's Kona predictions. We go through all the drama at the WTCS Pontevedra plus the IRONMAN 70.3 New York and 70.3 Augusta race that proved to be a great showing for some but two athletes stood out amongst the rest.  New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Rest and recover better with @FitnexaAI  SomniPods 3  https://go.fitnexa.com/ptn Use code: PTN10 for discount 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

Championship season rolls on! We recap a wild T100 French Riviera, untangle the Ironman Maryland timing mess, preview the WTCS Grand Final in Pontevedra, and finally dig into the hot take backlog. Buckle up! 🎙️ Intro (0:00–2:54) 🇫🇷 T100 French Riviera (2:54–19:15) 🇺🇸 IRONMAN Maryland (19:15–25:11) 🌎 70.3 São Paulo & Cozumel (25:11–26:35) 🇪🇸 WTCS Grand Final Preview (26:35–41:54) 🔥 Hot Takes (41:54–1:00:00) New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

All the boots on the grounds stories from The men’s race here at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships! One for the absolute ages where we saw Hayden Wilde capture his first world title just ahead of Kristian Blummenfelt and Jelle Geens rounding out the podium. The recap and stories from the race course that you are dying to hear. New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

All the boots on the grounds stories from The women’s race here at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships! Dominating day for Taylor Knibb to win her 4th title in 5 years. The Swiss duo of Julie Derron and Alanis Siffert join her to round out the podium. The recap and stories from the race course that you are dying to hear. And what we are expecting to happen tomorrow for the mens race.  New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

Part two out now! All the boots on the grounds stories from this week to get you hyped for Raceday. The live show from the WYN gallerie! We cover dynamics, favorites, dark horses, hot takes to get you ready for raceday on Saturday and Sunday!  New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

We are finally here! We are doing a two part 70.3 World Championship Preview, this is the first part and the second part will be at the live show on Thursday! The gang goes through the race and some dynamics to get you jacked up for race week!  🏁 Intro (0:00–5:00) 🗞️Weekly News (5:00-29:30) 🥐 70.3 World Champs Preview (29:35-1:14:40) New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

Regular season is over and championship season is finally here! We pick apart the racing that has happened and get to some hot takes! Next couple weeks will be full of non stop action so buckle up!  🏁 Intro (0:00–5:05) 🇦🇹 IRONMAN 70.3 Zell (5:05-22:00) 🇨🇳 WTCS Weihai (22:10-36:00) 🔥 Hot Takes (36:10-1:20:00) New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  Location: WYN Galerie, 6 rue du docteur Jacques Guidoni, Nice, 06000  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

We hit on all the action from the  triathlon races this weekend from IRONMAN Kalmar in Sweden, to the T100 in Vancouver, and then the rest of the show we go through a slew the boiling hot takes!  🏁 Intro (0:00–4:00) 🇸🇪 IRONMAN Kalmar Recap (4:05-25:00) 🇨🇦 T100 Vancouver (25:15-37:20) 🔥 Hot Takes (37:25-1:20:00) New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below. Now available in Europe!  https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews  ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN15 https://visit.pfandh.com/protrinews 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 😴 Get the best form your sleep ever with Fitnexa  https://www.fitnexa.com/landing/Fitnexa-SomniPods3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_campaign=23780327683&utm_content={creativeid}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23780327683&gbraid=0AAAAA-kZ4bkGAkqOsvKGFudbo9tLKav8-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qxODuU-R0ltn1hyNtnJL51YklPpFZr2-Qo-JJVVTgxfK1yRqx1YdjoaAkKbEALw_wcB 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/