Not to be a conspiracy theorist but it seems that athletes riding with McCauley have a higher chance at penalties. Sodaro got one in taupo and now mathews. I don’t think either of those athletes have gotten a drafting penalty in a long long time before those. Maybe she slows down in weird spots and people get caught? Just seems to be a common denominator.

Kallin crash totally 'him': no other rider cause.
Agree that looks like the top 4, in your order you gave. Rodriquez has some good 1:09/1:10s early last year but Campeche and Oceanside not promising for a fast full (and first IM). If sensible he runs it in to get a Kona slot (first ?8).
Edit: Superb bike time from Marquardt!

WPro starting to look quite interesting. Langridge is better runner than Wilms. McCauley, Berry, Slater and Alberts pretty even, similar to Wilms.

Mexican Tomas Rodriguez will give Lange a good run for his money here! I saw him run 2:38 in a blazing hot 2023 IM Cozumel.

Question is if Mignon is far enough ahead, or they can catch him?

Skipper fell off.

Off the pace or off his bike??

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Commentary: "Marquardt has perfect biodynamics ... from the hip down". HAHA - OMG. Legend comment! What´s with his left arm? :O

Lange in a strong position.

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Hernandez is absolutely flying though, and Leiferman still on Lange's feet, at current pace all 3 of them can catch Marquardt.

Skipper pull out?

no but running slow, 4 mins down on Lange now, and lost a minute on the likes of Andre Lopes and Nick Thompson, so not a great pace for now.
Wonder if he just went too hard on the first 100 miles on the bike and popped.

Tomas Rodriguez running sub 3:30 min/km first 7.2 km ... dayum!

Anyone. Brand of kit on fenella?

he's flying, at this pace he'd win with 5 mins plus on anyone!

3rd already. Let’s see if he blows.

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Just saw Marquart stop and walk, and really couldn't see the reason physically. Think maybe a heat. issue??

And now see his is pulling the plug...Maybe go on to get some points

Currie and Skipper both pulled out as well by the looks of it.

Its a blood bath. Kudos to the commentators to keep believing in Marquart. He is toast. Won´t even end up in top10.

Is this the new reality with the points system? No benefit to finishing 30 min down on the winner… DNF and try another day

Dont think he cares about place at this point, he is running for time behind leader. And funny thing is when he runs, he doesnt look bad. Greg keeps saying he must have cramps, but I dont see any sign of cramps, no stretching or what not when you have them..I think it is just a heat issue..So now he just keeps going as well as he can and limit the loss of bonus points..Places dont matter..

I don't think he's that toast, might still salvage a podium, can't see anybody else except Lange overtaking him (if he doesn't totally implode)

are you watching the same race?

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What's your CdA?