Have no idea about Knibb, Gwen got lucky from the last group and merged up to the 2 minute group, but it is big. Podium is definitely coming from that lead break, German has been sitting on the whole time, so look for her deep into the run. Duffy is fighting like her old self, just dont know what to expect from her run, same with Spivey..

Small chase group has done well to stay just a minute back, all the rest in one big group 2 minutes in the rears. Gwen should be getting a lot of rest these last 4 or so laps, but 2 minutes behind 20 gals in front is a big ask..

My pick 3 is still alive, all in that lead group..Was going to go with Lindeman, but put her 4th. But she has gotten away with very little work on the front, and she can run, especially when fresh

Do have to say Knibb is riding the dumbest race I have ever seen her do, and anyone else too. She has either dangled off the back 4 lengths, or been on the front just pulling everyone on her wheel. Maybe she is playing possum for the big race coming up later, that all I can think of as a strategy here

Ali Brownlee would never let Lindeman get away with that. To her credit she’s very skilled at sitting in the middle.

I really hope the Brits select Waugh for Paris so that we can see this matchup with Lombardi for another cycle. They might lose her to middle distance racing if she gets left off.

What if Kasper podium, oh boy that will really out USTA in a tough spot.

Terrible transitions for Knibb. She does remember this isn’t Ironman… is Kasper making her case for selection? Would feel terrible for her if she finishes 4th behind Knibb

I wonder if going down the straight away if Knibb would pass KK for 3rd. Doubt it will come down to that

Ya Knibb is a bit of a head scratcher. Like I said, the only thing that makes sense is she is playing possum, or she has Rappaport disease and really is just that shitty of a transitioner and bike tactician

But dam the girl can run, got herself in contention for the podium thus far..

I don’t think so. I think she’s a deserving candidate.

Damn the French are going to come into Paris might hot on the men's and women's side. Periault is flying!

Not saying she’s not at all, just the narrative so far has been knob aq, Spivey, and then GJ or KZ. Now Kasper is also in the picture.

I Hope spivey gets on the podium.

Ya Spivey in clear 4th now, but well back from Knibb at this point. It would be super cool if Knibb had enough sense and spivey was just a bit back, to let her take the spot. She could get one hell of a domestic for a gesture like that..

Think we see Gwen at T100 SF?


COME ON SPIVEY!

Yeah I’m really pulling for her.

Spivey is going to be 10 down at the u turn.

Really hope if Spivey gets a gap Knibb will slow up, but with Kasper right behind her I don’t see it happening

IF Spivey doesnt get the pic after this, I give up. Go be a Canadian like your mom, the US team doesnt deserve you..

Kasper is fighting hard, so really between here and KZ at this point, all on KZ and her showing at Calagri.

Nice of Lombardi to ask Spivey if that was her quali.

Not a good day for Gwen.

After this performance why would anyone pick her?

Spivey is in for sure

They should put Spivey on the team right now, and let her start getting ready for the games, no more bullshit. She is the pick for the relay anyway, just make it official. Great race from Kasper, she has come a long way this season. Beat some big names today, this was not a soft field by any means.. Duffy looked good, just has to punch up her run a bit, get a break of 5 or so to stick and she is a threat once again..

I’m answering your question, not telling you I’d take her: Because she had one of the fastest run of the day?

100%

I have no idea how/when they make that announcement, but it should absolutely be made ASAP and certainly before Cagliari though I doubt that will happen.