Sam Laidlow: GTN Meet The 2023 Ironman World Champion!

Fresh off his win at the Ironman World Championships in Nice, Mark was able to catch up with Sam Laidlow! From racing at the age of four to creating his own training plan, we find out more about his journey to becoming a World Champion!
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[@chrisstrider]

Sam is a breath of fresh air in Triathlon

[@marie-louisekarlander2366]

Become really happy that he win. He was so worth it.🥇. For sure every Ironman athlete work so hard and need to have so much patience. It was really cool that he took the win in Nice. Marie-Louise

[@grahambell9831]

A top interview 👏....Sam clearly appears to " know himself well" w.r.t his triathlon numbers / course knowledge/ his competitors strengths & weaknesses / food & hydration strategy / a very good coach / and a well grounded person and strong family .....it all adds up to a best race day performance.......roll on kona 2024 !👍

[@sebastienbrochard9812]

Great interview Mark! BRAVO SAM! 🇫🇷🥇

[@SBoots29]

I always admire the top athletes and the dedication it takes to get to the top. The numbers are very good. Anybody want to hear about my 200 watt push for 2 minutes. LOL. I still have fun and it is nice to have Sam debrief with Mark.

[@martonferenci]

After all the heartbreak and self doubt - what a story, so many years of hard work finally paid off.

[@mostlyrunning]

Great interview 👍👍

[@mimi_micha8815]

I'm stoked by Sam's numbers: 332watts with IF 0.83 - traveling at the speed of light

[@mmddqd]

These power numbers are out of this world

[@LiberaTeTutemetExInferis]

It seems Sam has a long and rewarding road in triathlon.

[@martinsodyssey]

Brilliant that Sam's taper week is harder than my hardest week 😂 yet he's not a big volume guy. Shows you how hard the pros work.

[@beverleynoble190]

Wow! Sam as really matured over time, congrats on the win

[@mohamedkarimelsawy3357]

Mark pulled a Jack Kelly there 😊

[@EatMyPropwash]

Sam’s NP is my FTP. 😂 FML…..

[@nightsfalling]

He sounds more mature than when he competed in the Collins Cup. I hope his words are real and not just a front for the public. Good for his accomplishments at a young age.

[@HashBrownDoyler]

doping

[@yoyo54314]

1 hit wonder.

[@chrisstrider]

Second last year 😅first this year??

[@kimfraser-rybinski9554]

They get drug-tested!

[@ejquezad]

I don't think he is clean so I am not a fan.

[@KP-ox5yo]

What do you base that on?

[@julesr2470]

So you kept on posting during the live feed - were you coached by his dad? I was.

[@loulew07]

I don't think Ted Cruz is clean🤪

[@marcuswills6569]

Spoken by someone who has never achieved anything

[@ezgains]

Well done Sam