Lionel’s Kona odds, Vegas T100 wildcards, World Triathlon success, and Taylor Knibb's challenger!

[@Alieebabbe]

Everyone in Canada here rooting for Lionel’s best possible race ! Would be amazing to see him take kona home !

[@dradbelson2736]

Not just Canada, the whole triathlon world is rooting for him !

[@thomasdamato9430]

Agreed with everyone we all love Lionel and root for him but the podium is extremely difficult, but he will crawl to the finish line and that’s what we love about him.

[@omarnegronsantiago9283]

I appreciate your non click bait, down to earth content! Keep it up bro!

[@thedailytri]

Always!

[@Ivan_Nano]

Such a pity that Lionel might perform so well and still miss the podium. The level has raised so much that it seems now you need to be an alien to win. But you never know. Haug was out of the race at the beginning of the bike and LCB the day before leaving spots 1 and 2 open so… who knows! Everything can happen. Blu, who was going to win in his last battle with Frodo, had a cramp in the middle of the run that put him second in the podium. I somehow have my fingers crossed for a miracle and Lionel taking home the Kona win :) but yeah, it would require a miracle.

[@thru_and_thru]

It’s insane how much better people have gotten in the past 5 years. Some of the top guys in the sport back then wouldn’t make top 15 now at Kona it seems. Just a different level today.

[@katherinedickerson2408]

I love this narrative Lionel has created since it will make it exciting to follow his day even if he is not in contention for a podium. I mean, we watch pros to live out our dreams vicariously. I will say I personally dream of BOTH victory in the field and in the battle against myself.

[@jjrne6]

Regardless of win or lose Lionel is the most exciting triathlete to Watch racing. The fact that hes back at KONA Is Awesome! I hope he finds that "Perfect race he's searching for"!

[@MJH69]

Great analysis on Lionel for Kona!

[@MaDiViL696]

Amazing video as always, and great analysis! But I think it's an under statement when you say that we are buzzing for this race. I can't wait to watch it!!

[@thedailytri]

Haha love it!! 8 hours of pure bliss!

[@haasmalik-akutedrilling9225]

Good work Travis love ur reporting

[@thedailytri]

Thank you!!

[@brevecoffee1663]

I think one more scenario or dream scenario can be, he makes the second pack, Magnus and he catch the first pack. then he, Sam Laidlow and Magnus attack the bike and take the run away from Gustav and Kristian. making them work harder definitely can change things, Sam, Lionel and Magnus know that Kristian and Gustav are kind of not beatable in a running race so they will be determined to push the bike. Like in 2017 Keinle, Wurf and Lionel did to Jan.

[@Naah732]

Trevor Foley reading this 😅

[@NobleTries]

the level is sooooo high but i really hope he can get a dub or a podium. i mean swimming 1:10/100m is what top guys are doing, wind tunnel testing and pushing 300+ watts for sub 4 hour splits, and running sub 6 min miles for a marathon

[@yesitis1395]

Let's be honest with each other - we're all very much holding our breath, hoping that Lionel does as well as he thinks so that we don't lose his content. Too good = retirement. Too poor = retirement.

[@alfredo8423]

Awesome video and big fan of your channel! Keep up the great work!!

[@thedailytri]

Thank you very much!!

[@gtkona1608]

Maple syrup? Bad idea. 1:30 to 2:00 run in hot weather? Bad idea. Coaching himself? Bad idea. Still 10 sec per 100m slower than he needs to be. Still rooting for him to do well.

[@fatman5664]

Top 5 or Top 8 will be a great achievement for him.

[@nickmallett7391]

He is the best male Ironman KZbinr without question so will podium in that category but his best Ironman days are behind him.

[@toon8945]

probably but still would be cool to see him perform well

[@juanismyrealname683]

Awesome video!!

[@thedailytri]

Thank you!

[@mattmackey5861]

FanDuel need to add triathlon lol! Praying for Lionel to just go out with a bang and get first…he’s got the most grit out there. He’s going 53 swim, sub 4 for the bike and will race the marathon for podium.

[@thedailytri]

Couldn't agree more haha! @fanduel

[@teok7110]

From the Kona vlog, I think Lionel could be in his best shape ever. But in normal circumstances the podium is probably out of his reach.

[@kolumbssd]

In last two vlog videos ,he starts to look a bit cooked, recovery is bad,sleep is not good too. Hope in his taper he gets some rest

[@seanvonlost]

Julie isn’t challenging Taylor… everyone is hyped after 1 race but like you said “she isn’t committed to middle distance” so why even speculate. I’ve been super bummed on the men’s side post Olympics, they are already tied to so many world triathlon races and supertri, making it impossible to get over to the T100, which would be a blast to see Hayden and Leo perform in. Said this early in the year but Hayden will win the 70.3 world championship. He would win any T100 too.

[@siitan83]

lionel could come top 10 or 20... (meaning he could do good)

[@mikesneaky-h7s]

Didnt he say that the heat training in Kona killed him last time and he is doing it again?🤐

[@thedailytri]

😬

[@kennethsmeby3429]

Martin is not unbeatable, the best guys are not there. Kristian and Gustav will be back. Gustav won more PTO than anyone else. Also think Kyle Smith will show up stronger.

[@frankgallagher5786]

I would just like to see Lionel win to get this chip off his soldier. Retire, coach and live a truly healthy life. But it aint gonna happen. Lionel is burned out and nothing can return him to true health other than rest and a change in lifestyle. The guy is literally killing himself to the entertainment of others. Hundreds are on the gravy train to a major crash. Lionel doesnt stand a chance in Kona. The whole worry about a shitty swim always sets him up for a stressful day. The front pack swimmers will smoke the swim leg this year, light years ahead of the others. Every year its the same shit. Too much Lionel hype. He shouldnt even be doing all this blog stuff, too much distraction. We all love the idea of Lionel winning it but thats really what its about, our needs not what is best for Lionel.

[@RC-wz9vw]

So what if he doesn’t podium, that’s not why people love him. He has a great mentality and gives great insight to the life of an elite athlete. People are allowed to root for who they want to. Don’t be such a downer.

[@frankgallagher5786]

@@RC-wz9vw Don't fret when Lionel is cooked you'll find a new hero.

[@justinhsueh1383]

Unlikely

[@omarnegronsantiago9283]

That looked like Ben Kanute lips and slimey stash.

[@End_Illegal_Apartheid_israhell]

LS will be 10 minutes down off the bike

[@TheRealRoch108]

12th