Super League is about bringing back the glory races from the 90s, which had every pro excited and ready to race. Look up F1 triathlons in Australia, and other super sprint races in the States from that time. Some were done in a velodrome - 25m temporary pool in the middle, ride on the track and run laps at the base. The switch up in order also promotes different kinds of racers and tactics. The fields were totally stacked and the racing super hot. I applaud the key organizers for getting the going.
I will admit as some others have that triathlon racing right now at the Pro level is a bit stale and stagnant. In a post Olympic Year - this is the year to try something like this.
Pro/Elite Triathlon racing across the world is kind of in a funny state. In North America there is almost zero interest in ITU racing. Long course racing ie IRONMAN is "popular" but ask your average participant in the race are, who are the top Pros are in the race or in the sport and they will have no idea!
Elsewhere around the world, my understanding is things are a bit more balanced, and there is a greater profile - main reason, endurance sports of all kinds have a higher profile in many countries than they do in North America. It's probably why they could NOT secure a TV deal here for North America for the Super League
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