I think they've all been getting tested and kept in a bubble, so should be a mass start like a regular race.

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It's head to head. Even for the other races that have happened this year with time trial starts, they let the pros start as a pack.

Who are we thinking for fastest splits on the day?

Men:
Swim: ??
Bike: Lionel
Run: Ali

Women:
Swim: Lauren Brandon
Bike: Nikki Bartlett
Run: Holly Lawrence

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The pro women started warming up at least an hour before he race start

I never knew they warmed up so early

I’ve never watched a pro race before the start

looks good so far

Huge picture of Frodo on the left, but hes about the only pro there right?

Perfect race weather I think

Water 67
Air 60

As I posted on the other thread -- my predictions:

I was going to go all in on Nicola Spirig, but she said she's not as peak fitness - nevertheless, I still see her on the podium:

Holly Lawrence gets away on the swim, holds it on the bike, can't quite get caught on the run by

Nicola Spirig
Anne Haug

(emotional picks: Paula Findlay and Rachel McBride)


For the men,

Gustave Iden late in the run edges out
Alistair Brownlee
Javier Gomez

(emotional picks: Cody Beals and Lionel Sanders)

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i gotta say the production level is next level. i feel like i’m watching espn. now a “history of triathlon” special? this is cool stuff.

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Holly Lawrence seemed really nervous -- the last one word answer showed it -- hopefully she can get her head in the race as I've picked her to win.

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So far the production quality is amazing. I guess I know what I’m doing for the next 8 hours!

This coverage is FANTASTIC!!!!

Why did we need another thread?

Nervousness definitely does not require to head not in the game. Quite the opposite-I would consider that a great sign she appreciates the magnitude of the opportunity and wants to seize it.

Edit-every female athlete interviewed has said they are nervous.

This coverage is bonkers and I’m so hooked!

What a day for triathlon!

Agreed coverage is off the hook!!!!

I agree

The coverage is amazing!!!

Lucy Hall looking super smooth out in front. What a treat to watch her swim.

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Rowdy Gaines is electric as well

I understand she has the luxury of swimming at her own speed because she is in the lead

But is that negated because she has no advantage of being able to draft as well as having to waste energy siting much more than the women behind her?

How do we, as part of this community, make this the norm? Seriously, this coverage is next level. Kudos to PTO.

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This is exciting

How much later until the mens wave?

Swim is looking a bit short here so might limit the gaps onto the bike.

WTF are the splits? FfS!

It's good, but honestly no better than any IM Live broadcast. If anything It's just as bad from the commentary perspective. It's just word vomit. As EricMPro states: the best part is when the commentators shut up. So far there hasn't been a gap of commentary.

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LOOK AT THAT splits!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!