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What happens if you persist in accusing a triathlete of being a motor-doping cheat?
One of the more bizarre triathlon stories I’ve covered recently.
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Podcast mainly about tomorrow’s World Triathlon Congress and why the devil is in the 102-pages of detail on the vote to change the constitution. Plus, Hyathalon, money and more.
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Long thought @kellydomara’s Triathlonish was the best newsletter covering the sport, so very happy to be her co-host on the relaunched audio version. Ep 1 here. All feedback welcome: good, bad or ugly.
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Jonny Brownlee retires from professional triathlon. A few thoughts, and the only time I can think of in Olympic history where bronze meant more than silver, and silver meant more than gold.
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New direction or rearranging the deckchairs on the Tritanic?
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If you have all the events in pay-to-go arenas you may have some revenue, but little value. No cycle road racing, triathlon or marathon - the events that hit the streets for free that involve a city and people can get behind.
Parallels between rise and falls of Argentina 1986 & 1990, and 2022 & 2026 World Cup experiences are striking. Winners to beaten finalists. Both teams built around the image of one man, both triumphed spectacularly and ended ingloriously as the red mist descended.
Why has the independent investigation into two deaths in Ironman Ireland in 2023 been mothballed? This and other reflections from the past month in triathlon. triathlete.com/culture/news/…
Has there been a more impressive performance or result in England's finals history? (As mad as it sounds, are we going all the way back to the 1966 World Cup final?)
A problem that VAR currently doesn’t solve. Several of the Paraguayan actions merited cautions, yet the French players consistently exaggerated their responses. Yellow for both players would have been just on multiple occasions, but VAR isn’t set up to intervene.
I don’t really have a problem with Paraguay’s game plan. They were trying to frustrate, annoy and rattle France and the French did well to laugh most of it off. They clearly felt that was their best chance to progress. It was ugly but it could have worked.
The issue is that when they crossed the line - and they did on numerous occasions - the referee did nothing. It is unbelievable that they didn’t get a single yellow during the game.
How would you rate the standard of refereeing at this tournament?
On-field officials can’t see every off-the-ball incident & also know simulation happens. But they’re also confident that if anything is serious enough to meet a red card threshold, VAR will pick it up. So, to answer @mrdanwalker’s question, yes, they are doing a good job.
As much as I want to see England progress, I make Mexico favourites for the last 16 clash in the Azteca tomorrow evening due to unique circumstances around the tie. If Tuchel’s side do go out, they’ll be quite an inquest into preparation for what was a foreseeable last 16 clash.
Chat with @LucyAnneCharles for @220Triathlon. Encouraging form at Ironman Lanzarote, particularly as the effort was capped at 80%. Strong thoughts on the avoidable 'blister-gate' situation too.
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Enjoyed interviewing Jane Tarrant of Linked Breathing for this piece and learning about D spot, R spots, NOS buttons and tongue placement.
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The secret to breaking the world record for the marathon is to eat more in carbs than your shoes weigh. Every hour.
PTO and World Triathlon strengthen ties for new 2027 Triathlon World Tour that sees introduction of T50 racing. Interview with PTO CEO Sam Renouf, including why he didn't resign after Dubai debacle.
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Think this makes Alex the fastest bonafide triathlete of all-time (?) But worth noting how high level his running’s been from a young age & there’s been serious dedication to marathon specific work since end of 2024 triathlon season. Hopefully makes this result all the sweeter.
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EXCLUSIVE: Grand Slam Track facing bankruptcy as 50% settlement rejected by World Athletics. Governing body has said Michael Johnson-fronted league must first settle debts with athletes, who are still owed 50 per cent of prize/appearance money.
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