#117 - Can Kristian Blummenfelt Win Kona?

This week on Talking Triathlon we ask the big question behind the episode title: can Kristian Blummenfelt win Kona? We dive into Kristian's extraordinary VO2 numbers and discuss what they actually tell us, whether they translate to Ironman world championship success? We also cover the rebrand of the Bianchi Pro Triathlon Team, with Bianchi stepping in as title sponsor after replacing BMC, and what that means for podcast hosts who have already ordered a Bianch TT bike. From there we discuss Ironman's new 20 metre draft zone rule and while we think it is good for fair racing, it will be bad for broadcast and fans of the sport. Looking ahead to the weekend, we preview Challenge Sir Bani Yas with a strong field including Pierre Le Corre, Emil Holm, Henri Schoeman, Fenella Langridge, Natalie Van Coevorden and Ellie Salthouse. We also recap racing from Qatar, where Brad Weiss took the men's win and Rachel Klamer claimed victory in the women's race. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: Or check us out on Social Media: Instagram: You can follow James at You can follow Tim at You can donate to Tim's Marathon Charity

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#117 - Can Kristian Blummenfelt Win Kona? is an episode from The MX Endurance Podcast by Tim Ford.

This episode is 01:01:25 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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