June 26, 2026
#138 - Marten Van Riel Back Dominating
<div class= "flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1"> <div> <div data-test-render-count="1"> <div class="group"> <div class="group relative relative pb-3" data-is-streaming= "false"> <div class= "font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [&_pre>div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> <div class= "standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&_>_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> We open with a full recap of WTCS Quiberon, where Cassandre Beaugrand was in superb form, putting the race to bed as soon as she kicked to beat Tilda Mansson. In the men's race, Dorian Coninx outsprinted Vasco Vilaca in a thriller reminiscent of his 2023 title run, while Alex Yee was forced to DNF. We also break down the Mixed Team Relay, where France completed a clean sweep of the weekend, winning comfortably even without Beaugrand in the lineup.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> After the break, we cover Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, where Marten Van Riel made it six wins from six in 70.3 racing this year, setting a new course record alongside Kat Matthews, who ran away from the women's field for victory. Both results lock in important qualification slots heading toward the 70.3 World Championships. </p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> We close with previews of two of the biggest races coming up: Ironman 70.3 Nice, where the final women's slot for the 70.3 World Championships will be decided, and Ironman Frankfurt, where Casper Stornes, Gustav Iden, and a long-awaited season debut from Magnus Ditlev headline the men's European Championship field.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div class= "ml-1 mt-6 flex items-center transition-transform duration-300 ease-out"> <div class="p-1 -translate-x-px"> <div aria-hidden="true"><strong>SAVE 35% OFF EVERYTHING AT <a href= "WWW.HUUBDESIGN.COM">WWW.HUUBDESIGN.COM</a> USING THE CODE 'Secret-35'</strong></div> <div aria-hidden="true"> </div> <div aria-hidden="true"> <p class="p1">To support the podcast please head to: <a href= "http://patreon.com/talkingtriathlon">patreon.com/talkingtriathlon</a></p> <p class="p1">To watch this podcast as a video visit: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3vzSss2"><span class= "s1">https://bit.ly/3vzSss2</span></a> </p> <p class="p1">Or check us out on Social Media: </p> <p class="p1">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon"><span class= "s1">https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon</span></a></p> <p class="p1">You can follow James at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85">https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85</a></p> <p class="p1">You can follow Tim at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tford14">https://www.instagram.com/tford14</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>