#656 - Mike Phillips. The Loan Market Tauranga Half Race Protest.

Mike shares his thinking behind his decision to protest at the recent Loan Market Tauranga Half. We discuss the implications of the newly announced Pro Series, the importance of course familiarity and the evolving dynamics of drafting rules in triathlon. He also reflects on his past races, the impact of technology on race fairness and his plans for upcoming competitions including IRONMAN New Zealand in March After four pros inadvertently rode a shortened section of the bike course at the Loan Market Tauranga Half, protests were lodged, an appeal was heard and the final outcome saw a 2:26 time penalty added to their results. We break down exactly what happened on course and behind the scenes and discuss why we believe the final ruling reflects the proper application of the rules once the facts were established. 00:00 – Kathmandu Coast to Coast 12:24 – Loan Market Tauranga Half Protest 25:29 – Mike Phillips LINKS: Follow Mike Phillips on Instagram at Loan Market Tauranga Half at Kathmandu Coast to Coast at IRONMAN New Zealand at

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#656 - Mike Phillips. The Loan Market Tauranga Half Race Protest. is an episode from Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast by Christina Collyer.

This episode is 01:08:13 long.

This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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