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Lockie and Lleyton return for a relaxed catch-up episode as they discuss a quieter period in the triathlon calendar before diving into the biggest talking points from around the sport. The boys recap the Tiszaujvaros World Cup, where Csongor Lehmann continued his remarkable dominance on home soil and Fanni Szalai claimed another breakthrough victory for Hungary, while Taylor Knibb returned to World Cup racing with a strong performance.

They also unpack the viral Louis Vuitton runway bike, debate the growing influence of Chinese bike manufacturers in professional triathlon, and discuss whether premium bike prices are becoming impossible to justify for aspiring athletes.

Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the Hamburg World Triathlon Championship Series and Mixed Relay World Championships. Lockie and Lleyton break down the key contenders, debate whether Matt Hauser can continue his winning streak, discuss Hayden Wilde’s return to short course racing, predict the individual podiums, and give their picks for the relay world title as nations begin the road to Olympic qualification.

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In this special episode of the Unfunded Triathlon Podcast, Lockie and Lleyton sit down with World Triathlon President Antonio Arimany for an in-depth conversation about the biggest changes shaping the future of the sport.

Antonio explains how World Triathlon achieved its historic A1 governance classification, why transparency and athlete-first decision making have become key priorities, and the vision behind the new partnership between World Triathlon and the PTO. He breaks down the creation of the Triathlon World Tour, the introduction of the T50 and T100 World Championships under one commercial structure, increased prize money, the future race calendar, and the long-term goal of making triathlon a truly global spectator sport.

The conversation also explores broadcast accessibility, athlete pathways, paratriathlon development, the growing relationship with HYROX, ambitions for new Olympic events ahead of Brisbane 2032, and the opportunities that lie ahead for both elite athletes and age-group competitors.

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.

Produced by Podfire.

Lockie and Lleyton return after an unexpected week off and reveal the painful reason behind the break: forgetting to hit record during what was meant to be one of the biggest interviews in Unfunded Podcast history with the President of World Triathlon.

The boys then dive into the latest World Triathlon Championship Series action, discussing Vasco Vilaça’s incredible form, Dorian Coninx’s return to the top step, Matt Hauser’s absence, Alex Yee’s difficult start to the season, and the growing concerns around motorbike positioning and its influence on race outcomes. They also unpack the French dominance across the men’s, women’s and mixed relay events, analyse Australia’s impressive relay performance, and debate the tactics unfolding in both championship races.

To finish, Lockie and Lleyton preview the upcoming Tiszaujvaros World Cup, discuss Simon Lehmann’s remarkable quest for a sixth consecutive victory at the event, break down the key contenders in both elite fields, and share their podium predictions for one of the most unique races on the triathlon calendar.