Tokyo 2020 Olympic Triathlon Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

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Hi all,

We have a Olympic cycling only thread, we have a non-cycling thread, as usual Triathlon is the Forgotten, the Outcast! :smiley:

Mens racing starts at 22:30 BST today apparently coverage into 01:00 tomorrow night so it’s a late one for me, if I can keep my eyes open…then Women’s tomorrow and finally relay.

Can anyone translate that into EST/PST etc.?

Anyone else up for this?

Unfortunately Britain isn’t going in favourites this time, but I think we’ve got a reasonable shot with Johnny Brownlee and Alex Yee, and perhaps and even better one with Georgia Taylor-Brown, Jess Learmonth and Vicky Holland :crossed_fingers:

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5:30est / 2:30 PST.

We’ll be watching. I’ll probably be watching from the trainer as it’s another ozone day here :expressionless:

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I haven’t followed the Tri scene for a while, but I’ll definitely be watching.

Unfortunately I think our women’s team isn’t particularly strong (second hand opinion), but apparently we’ve got a young fella (Wild) who’s half a chance if it comes together on the bike.

What’s the course like this year?

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From the events I’ve seen this year, I would be surprised if Vincent Luis didn’t take the Gold. That guy is a beast.

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He hasn’t raced much so it’s hard to say where he’s at, I’m thinking Luis will be on the podium somewhere though

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Hot and humid, the bike is long 43km because it’s really flat.

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Well that’s some pretty early drama

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What a farce

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All good now. It happens

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30 degree water temp, not sure I’ve experienced that OW

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Just turning on. What happened?

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Started the race with a boat still reversing in front of half the field. Could’ve diced a few of them.

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I thought it was a false start. At least that was what the portuguese commentators said on Eurosport.

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Yee 22s back with Blummenfelt, Pearson and Iden

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Luis looking strong, come on Johnny

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Holy drafting. Ha

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Different game isnt it? :smiley: I find it hard to imagine.

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Very much and not sure watching makes it more or less entertaining yet

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More tactics - Blummenfelt and Yee working at the front of the chase pack to bring them back

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Pearson penalty?

EDit - goggles and cap missed his box