Author: Benjamin Eastman

First Look at the New Plymouth World Cup 2023 Start Lists

Benjamin Eastman

The New Plymouth World Cup is scheduled for 26th March, with the athletes returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2019. Taking place over the Sprint distance, New Plymouth will welcome home favourites and WTCS medallists alike. Who’s there? A full strength Oceania contingent will be present. Hayden Wilde and Tayler Reid lead a group of seven New Zealand men, while seven of their female compatriots will also be starting. Heading up the New Zealand women will be the winner of the Wanaka Oceania Cup, Nicole Van Der…

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How to Qualify for the 2024 Portuguese Olympic Tri Team

Benjamin Eastman

Portugal has one of the most interesting selection policies for the 2024 Olympic Games. The stated aim is to prioritise the Mixed Team Relay. Portugal did not qualify a relay in Tokyo so the goal is to send a team for the first time. As a result, the relay criteria come before the individual in the selection policy. The Portuguese Federation also hopes to earn a third male slot. The policy notes that a third male slot is an ambitious goal, but also that it is within reach. How will…

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Lührs Tackles Tour of Windhoek Stage Race on the Bike

Benjamin Eastman

In a slight deviation from the standard winter training camp, WTCS medallist Lasse Lührs recently took part in the Tour of Windhoek in Namibia. The race took place over four days, between 16th-19th February, covering 400km. Over the course of six stages, including a prologue and individual time trial, Lührs put in some very respectable performances. Riding for the MBM Racing team, he ultimately finished 8th overall in the General Classification, 1 minute 18 seconds down on the winner. His overall time across the stages was 7:17.43. The Tour was…

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Poll: Who will win the Women’s WTCS in 2023?

Benjamin Eastman

This year it is incredibly difficult to call the winner of the women’s World Triathlon Championship Series. Last season’s overall podium, Flora Duffy, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Taylor Knibb, will all be present and looking to make their mark. So, too, will double WTCS race winner Cassandre Beaugrand. You can read our preview of the women’s favourites here. With so much talent involved, it could come down to the finest of margins. Let us know, then, who you think will take the crown this year. You can vote for your choice…

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Who are the Favourites in the 2023 Women’s WTCS?

Benjamin Eastman

The women’s World Triathlon Championships Series is shaping up to be one of the most closely contested in recent history. Last year, we witnessed a monumental battle between Flora Duffy and Georgia Taylor-Brown that came down to the final laps of the run in the last race of the season. This year, though, the race to the world title could be even tighter still. As with the men, there are four primary candidates that are well-positioned to win the Series. At this stage, the only thing we know for sure…

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Poll: Who will win the Men’s WTCS in 2023?

Benjamin Eastman

There’s a little over a week to go but the new World Triathlon Championship Series has arrived on our doorstep. This season promises to be one of the most delicately poised in recent memory. We have reviewed the men that we considered to be the favourites for this season’s WTCS crown. Any one of a number of men could justifiably be backed to win this season. Whoever does win may just need a healthy slice of luck to help them over the line. However, we want to know what you…

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Who are the Favourites in the 2023 Men’s WTCS?

Benjamin Eastman

This season, the race to the world title in the men’s field more or less boils down to four main contenders. While that is not to say that no one else can win the Series, it is an acknowledgement that there are four favourites that are currently clear of the rest of the field. WTCS race winners like Vincent Luis, Jelle Geens and Dorian Coninx could take a run at the title. Moreover, there are dark horses like Morgan Pearson that could spring a surprise. However, they are not quite…

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Two Junior Triathletes Race at World XC Championships

Benjamin Eastman

The World Cross Country Championships took place this week in Bathurst, Australia. We have previously recounted how a number of elite triathletes have competed internationally in athletics or cross country as Juniors and this year was no different. Rubbing shoulders with some of the best runners in the world were two young triathletes. Aspen Anderson (2006) of Australia and Marika Couture (2004) of Canada took part in the women’s U20 race. Anderson finished 35th while Couture wound up in 38th place. Anderson has a 5000m PB of 16:45.25 to her…

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Coninx Takes On French International At Cross Country

Benjamin Eastman

Yesterday, Dorian Coninx competed at the Championnats AURA de Cross-Country in Simandres, France. Racing over the 10km course, Coninx finished 4th place, producing a time of 30:35. Coninx was also the second man home for the Entente Athletique Grenoble 38 team. With their four scorers finishing 3rd, 4th, 7th and 13th, Entente Athletique Grenoble 38 won the day in the relative comfort. The winner of the race was Nicolas-Marie Daru. In 2022, Daru represented France at the European Cross Country Championships in Torino, Italy. Moreover Daru is currently ranked 124th…

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Here Come the French: Do They Hold the Key to the 2023 WTCS?

Benjamin Eastman

If you have been paying attention recently, the French men have given their game away. More specifically, they have subtly revealed how they plan to dominate this year’s World Triathlon Championships Series. One of the hints came from the reigning world champion, Léo Bergere. In an Instagram post, he emphasised the work he has done in the pool. In his words, “I want to make sure my swim allows me to make it to the front pack all the time this year”. Moreover, two time WTCS gold medallist Dorian Coninx similarly…

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Saint-Raphaël Becoming the Place to be in French Triathlon

Benjamin Eastman

After announcing that she would be moving on from Stephanie Gros following a successful spell working together, Leonie Periault has found her new training environment. Going forward, Periault will be training in Saint-Raphaël, in the south of France, under Romain Lieux. Periault and Lieux have previously worked together while Lieux was National Technical Advisor to the French Triathlon Federation. As a silver medallist from WTCS Yokohama and WTCS Edmonton in recent years, Periault will no doubt be an athlete to watch this season. Her move to Saint-Raphaël, though, strengthens what…

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Which Women Could Win Their First WTCS Medals in 2023?

Benjamin Eastman

Yesterday we looked at the men that could win their first WTCS medal this season and today we are doing the same for the women. The same parameters apply here as with the men’s post. To be considered, an athlete cannot have won a WTCS medal previously. In addition, we will also suggest a course that we think could suit each athlete named below. The list below contains some names that have become consistent figures on the WTCS and also a couple of younger athletes that could also enjoy a…

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Tamara Gorman Reveals News Of Broken Sacrum

Benjamin Eastman

In a recent Instagram post, Tamara Gorman revealed that she suffered a broken sacrum towards the end of 2022. The American had been struggling with what she thought was a hamstring issue, particularly around the Tongyeong World Cup in October. This came after hamstring trouble plagued her earlier in the year. As per Gorman’s post: “My right side tightened up days after the race in South Korea. I thought my hamstring injury was coming back again, same symptoms. I started getting treatment on the tight areas. I was pushing until…

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Ones to Watch: Which Men Could Win First WTCS Medal in 2023

Benjamin Eastman

Winning a medal in the WTCS is no easy feat. Yet every athlete that steps onto a start line this year will harbour hopes that they can break through and win one. With WTCS Abu Dhabi less than two weeks away, today we are surveying some of the candidates that could win their first WTCS medal in 2023. By it’s nature, the question means that any athlete that has already won a medal is not considered. To go with that, we will suggest the course that we think offers each…

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Van Der Kaay and Mcclusky Kick Off Oceania Races With Wins

Benjamin Eastman

The first Oceania Cup of the year took place today in Wanaka, New Zealand. Taking on the Sprint distance, the athletes raced on a Friday evening in balmy conditions. Women’s race Ainsley Thorpe was the highest ranked woman starting while WTCS silver medallist Nicole Van Der Kaay was also on the start line. Both women are in contention for the New Zealand Olympic team and were looking to make a strong start to their seasons. Unsurprisingly, Emma Jeffcoat of Australia seized the initiative on the swim and immediately put Thorpe…

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