The first big race week of 2026 is finally here! Steph Clutterbuck is back to help set the scene for what will be an incredible race day at IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend! We dive in to who are the favorites, the darkhorses, how the race could play out and some hot takes!
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Episode 262: Season Preview Part 2
2026/02/24 | 1h 16 mins.
We talk about whos is racing where. Who has the upper hand with the athletes and how to fit in all the race from IRONMAN, T100, Challenge and World Triathlon in the olympics year. Of course ending the show as always with hot takes!
Weekend Update (0:00-2:30) Who's carrying T100 Banner (2:35-28:45) Team IRONMAN (28:50-1:02:50) Short Course Kings and Queens (1:02:55-1:08:20) Hot Takes (1:08:20-end)
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Episode 261: Season Preview Part 1
2026/02/17 | 1h 23 mins.
We are back for the 6th season of Pro Tri News! As we get closer to the "official" kickoff of the triathlon season. We take some time to dive through some of the keys to the year for all the race organizations! We talk about the recent acquisition between the PTO/T100 and Challenge Family. The changes that IRONMAN has made in the offseason regarding the broadcast, 20m draft rule, and the single day World Championships in Kona. World Triathlon and the leadup to the LA28 Olympics with qualifying starting for that in May. Supertri and what will be one of the largest single day prize purse in history. Of course ending the show as always with hot takes! 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🍳 Caraway Pans – Cook with the best. 10% off with code PTN https://www.carawayhome.com/ 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews 🩸 Rythm Health – Start tracking your biomarkers today https://rythmhealth.com/ ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast ❤️🩹 Recover better, and faster https://pillarperformance.us/ 👨🏻🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/
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Episode 260: Lionel Sanders: Emergency Podcast- The New Draft Rule
2026/01/28 | 47 mins.
Back from the off season hiatus for an emergency podcast. The man himself Lionel Sanders joins the show to discuss the latest IRONMAN rule change to the 20 meter draft distance on the bike. Hear the thoughts, insights and whats next for the biggest rule change of the last decade!
ProTriNews' emergency podcast discusses the new triathlon draft rule with Lionel Sanders. The hosts and guest analyze the rule change's impact on training, race tactics, and the sport's future. Expect lively debate about the new 20-meter draft zone and its implications. 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews 🩸 Rythm Health – Start tracking your biomarkers today https://rythmhealth.com/ ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/ ❤️🩹 Recover better, and faster https://pillarperformance.us/ 👨🏻🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/
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Episode 259: Taylor Knibb, Sam Long, and Magnus Ditlev Speak on 12m vs 20m
2026/01/07 | 58 mins.
Everyone seems to be talking about the 12m vs 20m draft zone but not many are asking the athletes themselves.
In this episode, Sam Long, Taylor Knibb, and Magnus Ditlev join Pro Tri News for an athlete-led conversation on draft distance, race dynamics, and how professional Ironman racing has evolved. No debate, no finger-pointing just the athletes explaining how they see it, why it matters, and what they hope the future looks like. 💰 Rocket Money- see how much you can save! https://www.rocketmoney.com/ Support the show
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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