I'd say some impact on Australia and maybe nz from Asia where more 70.3s in Asia also means less ppl travelling south to race, fewer and more expensive flights post covid too plus quite a few ppl were s bit scared of country shutdowns in aussie en zed for travel plans, now a fading thought.
imnz imnz70. 3 used go have 20-30+ Thai athletes, in March this year it was..... 2. I think 2024 will be better but not by much as the higher performance ppl will go WC24 anyhow.
I'd agree 70.3 is a bit like one day vs test cricket 80% of the outcome for a lot less fluffing around and effort while still having some legit credentials vs 5150 or whatever that short course thing IM tried is.
Best race and best things in Stralia are Kiwi anyhow - pavlova, pineapple lumps, chully buns, crowded house margot robbie*... U blokes might as well accept the best full distance in Aussie is.... Imnz and that ain't going anywhere!
* OK maybe not her
imnz imnz70. 3 used go have 20-30+ Thai athletes, in March this year it was..... 2. I think 2024 will be better but not by much as the higher performance ppl will go WC24 anyhow.
I'd agree 70.3 is a bit like one day vs test cricket 80% of the outcome for a lot less fluffing around and effort while still having some legit credentials vs 5150 or whatever that short course thing IM tried is.
Best race and best things in Stralia are Kiwi anyhow - pavlova, pineapple lumps, chully buns, crowded house margot robbie*... U blokes might as well accept the best full distance in Aussie is.... Imnz and that ain't going anywhere!
* OK maybe not her