World Triathlon Joins Forces with T100 + Ironman Reviews Drafting Distances | GTN Show Ep.435

World Triathlon Joins Forces with T100 + Ironman Reviews Drafting Distances | GTN Show Ep.435

The triathlon world is set for a major shake-up with the announcement of the 2027 Triathlon World Tour, as T100 and World Triathlon join forces.

Also, we sat down for an exclusive interview with Ironman CEO Scott DeRue to discuss whether the sport needs to move from a 12m to a 20m drafting zone for fairer racing.

Plus, we break down all the action from the T100 Grand Final in Dubai and share updates from the pros and respond to your comments.

00:00 Intro
00:41 Triathlon World Tour 2027 | World Triathlon x T100
08:40 T100 2026 Schedule
09:34 Tri News | Ashleigh Gentle, Lucy Byram & Gustav Iden
11:35 Pro Retirements & New Sponsorships
12:51 Ironman Drafting Rules | Interview with Scott DeRue
21:54 T100 Final Qatar
25:47 T100 Series Overall Standings
26:57 TriSpy
27:58 Say What?!

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Ironman is considering increasing the draft zone from 12m to 20m. Is this a good move for fair racing, or a nightmare on crowded courses? Let us know what you think👇

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