Are Pro Women Drafting Less Than Pro Men? | GTN Show Ep.468

Welcome back to the GTN Show! This week, we dive into the massive announcement regarding the T50 and T100 World Tour for 2027 and discuss what this means for the future of professional triathlon. We also analyse the latest drafting data from Challenge Roth, look at the potential changes coming to UTMB Chamonix, and recap an action-packed weekend of racing from T100 London to WTCS.

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Introduction & T100 London
00:40 - Chamonix Mayor vs. UTMB: Big Changes Coming?
04:20 - 105-Year-Old Swimming World Record
05:34 - Sam Laidlow & Hayden Wilde Injury Updates
08:20 - Matthew Markar: The Doctor Multitasking
09:27 - Katrina Hartman’s Bob Graham Round Record
10:43 - Is Drafting Solved? Challenge Roth Race Ranger Data
13:29 - New Ironman 70.3 Villamora, Portugal
14:18 - T50 & T100 World Tour 2027: What We Know
20:28 - Giveaway
21:08 - Racing News: Sam Long’s Boise Win, WTCS London & More!
29:25 - Tri-Spy
30:37 - SAY WHAT?!

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The T50/T100 World Tour for 2027 is meant to unify the sport, but many questions remain. Do you think joint venues for short- and long-course pros are essential for this to work, or is the rebranding enough? Let's hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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