Trauma wrote:
Prime time Central European Daylight time... That's why the races were timed the way they were timed... Because yes, it does seem a bit odd in North American timezones.
And the "Paperweight trophies" I actually don't hate, it's less distinctive than the old WTS trophies (and certainly won't look as cool as a logo on people's kits for their titles as the old one does), but they're not that bad. I generally like the new World Triathlon logo compared to the old ITU one, and the trophies and medals tie that in, but it does have that paperweight/book-end type look to it, so I get where it might not be as exciting. I was glad they at least gave the series champs a watch, given that Maurice Lacroix is the title sponsor for the series this year, I would have been surprised if they hadn't. The local indigenous made blankets instead of flowers was also a nice touch...
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On the time zones and scheduling, when I googled it all it was confusing as it gave me the impression that it went
WU23>WElite>MU23>MElite.
Now while watching, the broadcast made mention that the order was actually WU23>WElite>MElite>MU23, which was actually perferect to be honest. So that basically made my previous comment about race order void.
On trophies, kinda stand with the comment, but you brought up the medals, those also need work. I did think the First Nations woven blankets was a great touch, although the athletes seemed slight unprepared for that if you go back to their reactions.
Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.