Sam Laidlow: 2022 Breakfast with Bob from Kona

[@stevebrown8924]

I Didn’t want to invest the 14mins before the race to watch this but now that he came 2nd I’ve watched. Glad I did.

[@begda110]

Love this guy. Unjustly vilified after the collins cup. Love what he brings to the sport, his personality and desire to send it are good to watch.

[@sharkdom]

I got the impression at Collins Cup that Sam (Laidlow) was just bantering, and Sam Long was taking himself waaay too seriously. Laidlow seems like a decent guy whos been unfairly labelled.

[@wq177]

Seems wise beyond his years. Love his maturity. Congratulations young man! Can’t wait to see more of him.

[@Alan70.3]

Mature, humble guy- the sport needs more characters like this. Great job Bob!

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

Ultimately, Laidlaw backed it up and destroy Kona only to be beaten by gustav. People need to give him the credit he deserves While Sanders and Sam are great athletes and have a cult following, they are clearly not at the same level as Laidlaw. The kid is 23yrs old and got 2decades left in triathlon. He’s the future of the sport 48mins swim, 4:04 bike and 2:44 run. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@IronmanHacks]

Sam has a great attitude, especially for his age. I can’t wait to watch him race. I’ll be rooting for him. He will win Kona, someday, I’m sure. 💪🏽

[@rylanrussell9595]

A great attitude? What are you talking about? This kid's immature beyond belief. Did you see that crap he pulled at the Collins Cup with Long and Sanders? This child's a complete disgrace to the sport.

[@Overgifted]

He came pretty close

[@davidmrowe]

This was a great interview. Nice one Bob (and Sam).

[@gabeduran8321]

Swift Swim Sam Laidlow, you shall Represent, you are years beyond your age. Go for it! All Da Best! Eight days and a wake-up! GG!

[@sjoerdvanwayenburg7572]

Really interesting character #samlaidlow His focus en dedicated style is motivating! I think we'll be seeing and hearing a lot from this guy the next decade or so.., hope he'll impress the heck outta his competitors this year at Kona!

[@philou12345]

He sure did!!

[@msunilmenon]

He literally derailed the Norwegian train 😀 Congratulations Sam...well done

[@MarkZanker]

23 Y.O. WHOA! Good luck buddy.

[@AntJB12345]

Good luck Sam!

[@iznasni]

I hope you do well Sam!

[@ivaeiintch]

Total stud 👍

[@robbo3132]

Laidlow planning sub 8 debut! Heard it here first 👍👍 great questions Bob 😎what would race week be without this series?🌞🌞

[@bbbernardooo]

You weren’t wrong, he smashed it

[@robbo3132]

This guy definately has to have a pre race cup of java with Kyle, Braden, florian, daniel...

[@scottblack8735]

Add Jesper Josh TO Appo

[@robbo3132]

@@scottblack8735 nice to see a decent strong front pack⚡

[@ibanezjp]

😂 that intro!!

[@deanb61]

Sam in the men and Lucy in the ladies I guess we could at least have 2 brits leading out the swim. After that, who knows. I think this year will be an interesting one.

[@Triathlon_Cabbie]

Glad to see he's finished the Collins Cup race

[@quengmingmeow]

Best burn yet!

[@2715jedi]

Good interview...At some point Sam will be in the front and not be caught!!!!

[@allanbobadilla8581]

Stud

[@christoflorenz9059]

the real sam...yox3

[@TriFitwithTimandAmanda]

I see a bit of ‘Macca’ in this bloke, just without the results. Maybe the ‘Long’ ear bashing has settled him down a little?

[@kiligonzalez]

The Long bashing was much needed. This Long guy is so pathetic.. making fun of others but not tolerating if he is the target

[@lord1999ful]

If he wants to Inspire people, He missed the boat !!!! Thank you Bob, great to see breakfast with BOB back in Hawaii!!

[@LSEBalla]

He inspires me. Stop being soft

[@lord1999ful]

@@LSEBalla I’m not soft! If you think an ignorant, disrespectful it is what inspired you! Good for you! I just wished Sam Long smacked him right there!

[@emmanuelnocete135]

@@lord1999ful idk about that, to me what Sam Laidlow did was what Sam Long did last year.

[@jamiedismuke2306]

He has obviously had someone help him with PR. He was disrespectful on many levels. The TikTok videos & rap dissing people, unnecessary. Glad someone shut that down.

[@lord1999ful]

@@jamiedismuke2306 100%agree! Special when he finished 30min after long and sanders! What a clown!!!

[@nono_no]

Booo Sam. Booo Sam "The Shadow Man." Boo.