Our 2025 Recap of the Top Moments. Going into 2026

Summary In this episode of the SlowTwitch podcast, hosts Kevin Mackinnon, Eric Wynn, and Ben Snyder McGrath reflect on the past year in triathlon, discussing the financial landscape of the sport, the impact of the PTO on prize money, and their picks for the Triathletes of the Year. They explore the differences between short course and long course athletes, the growth of endurance sports, and the importance of fostering a welcoming community for newcomers. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on the future of the sport and resolutions for the upcoming year. Goodlife Nutrition Save 20% with code SLOWTWITCH 00:00 Welcome to 2026: Reflections on the Holidays 02:26 Prize Money in Triathlon: A Look Back at 2025 06:45 The Economics of Triathlon: Earnings and Contracts 10:38 Top Earners: Who Makes the Most in Triathlon? 15:09 The Impact of PTO on Prize Money 19:54 Triathletes of the Year: Short Course and Middle Distance 30:56 Long Course Athlete of the Year: Debates and Decisions 32:36 Debating Championship Titles and Performance 35:15 The Prestige of Ironman Pro Series 39:39 Balancing Pro Series and World Championships 40:35 The Need for Consistent Racing 43:32 The Future of Endurance Sports 51:52 Qualifying Systems and Event Prestige 56:43 Spoilers and Media Responsibility 01:01:39 Embracing New Athletes in Endurance Sports Partners of The Slowtwitch Podcast: FastTT Canyon GOODLIFE Nutrition WOVE