Does dominance kill the excitement in sport? | GTN Show 477

After Cassandre Beaugrand's dominant performance at WTCS Pontevedra, we’re debating whether superstars elevate the sport or if dominant performances kill the excitement of racing.

Plus, we bring you the latest news from Kona ahead of the Ironman World Championship, record attempts on the swim and run, and the latest carbon shoe tech from Adidas and Mizuno!

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00:00 Intro
00:51 Do Dominant Performances Kill the Excitement in Sport?
07:50 Preview of the LA 2028 Triathlon Course
09:21 Caspar Stornes Out for World Champs + News from Kona
17:21 Channel Relay Record Attempts
19:51 Berlin Marathon Highlights & Record Attempts
22:31 What The Tech?! (Adidas vs. Mizuno)
27:26 Race News
29:09 Tri-Spy + Tri DIY
31:58 Responding to Your Comments

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Does total dominance by superstars like Cassandre Beaugrand make racing more thrilling to watch, or does it take away the excitement? Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

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