In Episode 29 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton relive one of the greatest weekends in triathlon history — the Wollongong World Championships. From Rochelle Hill’s thrilling U23 sprint finish and Matt Hauser’s dominant world title win to Australia’s biggest medal haul in years, the boys break down every highlight, shock and celebration. They share insights on what made Wollongong so special, why Aussie triathlon feels “back,” and how this could mark the start of a new golden era leading into Brisbane 2032.

Show Notes

• Opening cheers & celebration for an incredible triathlon weekend
• Rochelle Hill’s U23 world title – a gutsy sprint and breakout moment
• Tara Skuse’s top finish and the rise of young Aussie women
• Course design, crowd energy, and elite commentary highlights
• Elite women’s chaos – Cassandra Beaugrand & Beth Potter’s dramatic race
• The men’s final – Matt Hauser’s total domination and what it means for Australia
• Comparing Hauser’s rise to Brownlee and Gomez eras
• Australian medal recap – elite, U23, para, and relay success stories
• Why Wollongong reignited hope for Australian triathlon
• Looking ahead to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032
• Closing laughs: pool deck banter and post-race celebrations

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In Episode 28, Lockie and Lleyton break down the World Triathlon Championships returning to Australia! From Wollongong course insights to junior and U23 standouts, they preview every race category and share predictions for the elite showdown. Can Matt Hauser hold off Hayden Wilde and claim the series title on home soil?

The boys unpack everything from swim conditions to bike tactics, Aussie medal hopes, and why this might be one of the most exciting triathlon weekends in years.

Show Notes

• Opening chat – pre-worlds excitement and weekend updates
• Wollongong World Champs preview – why this race is massive
• Course insights from Lockie’s experience at the venue
• Aussie prospects: juniors, U23s, and elite fields
• French dominance and rising stars to watch
• The women’s fields – defending champs return
• Hauser, Wilde & the men’s series battle for #1
• Home crowd advantage and Aussie medal hopes
• Unfunded Team heading to Noosa for live coverage
• Final predictions and race weekend plans

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In Episode 27 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton return with race stories, training updates, and plenty of triathlon drama. From birthday beers in Melbourne to race prep for Noosa and a first crack at the half marathon, the boys mix personal insights with hot takes on the state of the sport.

They dive into the corruption scandal around triathlon’s election process, inconsistencies in rules across T100, Ironman, and WTCS, and why the sport desperately needs a reset. Plus, a full breakdown of the latest WTCS Karlovy Vary, rising stars like Max Studer and Henry Graf, and how Beth Potter and Cassandra Beaugrand are shaping up for the women’s title fight.

Show Notes

• Birthday beers, Melbourne footy finals & Port Macquarie reflections
• Training updates: injury recovery, half marathon goals & Noosa prep
• Noosa Triathlon – why it’s the “second World Champs”
• Drafting pet peeves & riding etiquette rants
• Triathlon politics – corruption in election processes & athlete protest rules
• Why triathlon needs a universal rulebook across Ironman, T100 & WTCS
• WTCS Karlovy Vary recap – Max Studer, Henry Graf & Luke Willian’s big race
• Beth Potter vs Cassandra Beaugrand – women’s title battle
• Kona hype & media nostalgia – Breakfast with Bob, posters, and triathlon mags
• Predictions & quick picks for upcoming races
• Wrap-up and what’s next on the pod

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Produced by Podfire.