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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.

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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.

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Lockie and Lleyton return for Episode 50 after their trip to Japan, sharing stories from their post-race adventures in Nara and Kyoto before unpacking the wild train station incident that nearly saw them hauled in by Japanese police over an $8 ticket discrepancy.

The boys then dive into the biggest talking point in triathlon: the drama from Alghero. They break down the growing tensions surrounding Lisa Tertsch, the controversial aid-station bottle incident involving Jeanne Lehair, and whether moments like these are actually good for the sport. They also recap the women’s race, where Cassandre Beaugrand stormed back to victory ahead of Beth Potter and Tertsch.

On the men’s side, they discuss the carnage that unfolded after a series of crashes and DNFs took out many of the favourites, leaving Vasco Vilaça and Miguel Hidalgo to capitalise. The conversation turns to how the result reshapes the season and adds pressure to athletes chasing World Series points early in the Olympic cycle.

To finish, Lockie and Lleyton preview the upcoming World Cup in Mexico, discuss the challenging travel schedule facing many athletes, highlight Jordan Rick’s World Cup debut, and make their podium predictions for both the men’s and women’s races.

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Lockie and Lleyton return for S2 EP14 (EP49) ahead of a huge race week trip to Japan, before diving into one of the biggest WTCS previews of the season at Alghero. The boys unpack the fallout from the Enhanced Games, including James Magnussen’s return, the underwhelming world record attempts, and the reactions from Olympic swimmers like Cam McEvoy. They also discuss the current state of SuperTri and whether the once-exciting format is slowly fading away.

The episode then shifts into triathlon racing, including Dylan McCullough’s dominant comeback performance after 18 months out injured, and a full breakdown of the stacked WTCS Alghero start lists. Lockie and Lleyton debate whether the men’s race will stay together or explode into a breakaway, with Alex Yee, Matt Hauser, Hayden Wilde, Miguel Hidalgo and others all in contention. On the women’s side, the focus turns to Cassandra Beaugrand’s return, Beth Potter’s form, and how the Olympic cycle is already bringing the sport’s biggest stars back together.

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Lockie and Lleyton break down all the action from Yokohama, including Matt Hauser’s dominant breakaway win and Australia’s impressive depth with Luke Willian and Brayden Mercer featuring in the front group. The boys discuss how Hauser has become the athlete everyone is now chasing, why their race predictions completely missed the mark again, and what Alex Yee, Hayden Wilde, and the rest of the field need to do to respond.

On the women’s side, they dive into Tilda Månsson’s breakout WTCS victory over Beth Potter, debate Potter’s post-race reaction, and discuss whether Månsson has officially arrived as a long-term contender. There’s also discussion around Gwen Jorgensen’s comeback at 40 years old, the rise of the next generation of European athletes, and how Olympic qualification battles are already beginning to heat up for LA 2028 and beyond.

Outside of racing, the boys unpack the bizarre reality of the Enhanced Games, James Magnussen’s transformation, and whether the entire concept is really just a giant pharmaceutical publicity stunt.

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Lockie and Lleyton break down all the action from the Chengdu World Cup, including Luke Willian’s win, Laura Lindemann’s comeback victory, and the growing concern around just how fast World Cup racing has become. The boys dive into Australia’s mixed team relay performance, the increasing importance of relay strategy for Olympic qualification, and why Great Britain’s depth is becoming scary for the rest of the world.

They also preview WTCS Yokohama, discussing the highly anticipated return of Alex Yee to triathlon racing against Matt Hauser and Miguel Hidalgo, plus their podium predictions for both elite races. The episode also covers Australian debuts for Bradley Course and Rachel Hill, Japan race experiences, relay tactics, and some controversial discussion surrounding motorbike interference and doping in triathlon.

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Lockie and Lleyton return for Season 2 Episode 11 to unpack a huge week in triathlon, headlined by Lockie’s devastating grade three sacral stress reaction diagnosis that sidelines him for most of the 2026 season. The boys dive deep into the mental and physical toll of bone stress injuries, how the injury developed, the recovery timeline, and the challenges athletes face when their entire season is suddenly stripped away. They also discuss the importance of having purpose outside triathlon, balancing elite sport with business ventures, and why so many athletes struggle mentally during long injury layoffs.

The conversation then shifts to the Chengdu World Cup in China, where the boys preview the sprint-distance course, break down the men’s and women’s fields, and debate whether aggressive swim-bike groups can stay away. They discuss contenders including Luke Willian, Tyler Mislawchuk, Brayden Mercer, Max Stapley, Laura Lindemann, Kate Waugh, and rising Australian talent Aspen Anderson, while also sharing stories about racing in China, chaotic street food experiences, and the unique atmosphere of Chengdu racing.