IMTalk's Legends of Triathlon

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with two-time ITU World Series Helen Jenkins - one of the defining athletes of her era. A fierce competitor and Olympian, Helen reached the very top of the sport with world titles in 2008 and 2011, earning a reputation for toughness, consistency, and race intelligence. Since retiring, she's become one of triathlon's most respected commentators, bringing elite-level insight to broadcasts around the world. We talk about her journey to world champion, racing at the Olympics, the evolution of women's triathlon, and her transition from athlete to voice of the sport. A true legend, on the course and behind the mic. You can follow Helen by clicking here.

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of the sport's most distinctive champions - Faris Al-Sultan, the 2005 IRONMAN World Champion. Known for his trademark beard, his fierce competitiveness, and his no-nonsense approach to racing, Faris carved out a career defined by grit, authenticity, and passion for the sport. From his early days as a young athlete in Germany to conquering Kona in the heat of Hawaii, Faris reflects on the highs, lows, and defining moments of his journey. We talk about what it took to win on triathlon's biggest stage, his years as a consistent world-class performer, and how he transitioned into coaching and shaping the next generation of athletes. This is a deep dive into the mind of one of triathlon's true originals - a man who did things his way and left an indelible mark on the sport. You can follow Faris by clicking here.

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of New Zealand's greatest endurance athletes, Cameron Brown. Known for his incredible longevity at the top of the sport, Cameron carved out a career that spanned decades, inspiring generations of triathletes with his consistency, toughness, and passion for racing. From his early days breaking through on the international scene to becoming a multiple-time Ironman New Zealand champion, Cameron built a legacy few can match. He not only competed with the best in the world but continued to perform at the highest level well into his 40s, something almost unheard of in the sport. We talk about his career highlights, the mindset that allowed him to stay competitive for so long, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in triathlon. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, Cameron's story is one of resilience, dedication, and pure love for racing. You can follow Cam by clicking here.

In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Mirinda Carfrae. Support the show: Click on this link to become a patron. 

In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Craig Alexander. You can find out more about Craig here: www.alexander.sansego.co

This episode we have triathlon legend Emma Carney on the show. She covers her amazing career in the sport. You can get her new book: Hard Wired - Life, Death, and Triathlon by clicking here.

In this episode we have an interview with triathlon legend Leanda Cave. You can follow Leanda here. www.clubleandacave.com

In this episode we interview Olympic gold medallist and New Zealand triathlon legend Hamish Carter.

John Lunt was one of the key figures in developing events in the early days starting in 1990 with the Human Race events. He was also the race director of the 2002 commonwealth games and competition manger for the London Olympic triathlon in 2012. In this episode he shares many stories from his time in triathlon.

Dave Scott is the first legend of triathlon. He had an amazingly successful career where he was 6x Ironman World Champion and has been a leading thinker in the sport till this day. On this episode Dave shares many of the stories from his time in the sport.  You can find Dave here: www.davescottinc.com

Greg Bennet had a long and very successful triathlon career. He won two International Triathlon Union World Series titles, six World Cup titles, as well as being ranked world number one triathlete in 2002 and 2003. Bennett qualified for the Australian Olympic team at Athens, 2004 and was reserve for  Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympics. Plus a lot of winning in the US.  On this episode Greg shares many of the great stories from his time in the sport.  If you want to follow Greg or subscribe to his podcast click here: https://www.bennettendurance.com

Sheila Taormina is an amazing athlete. She won an Olympic Gold Medal in Swimming, won an ITU World Championship, and represented USA at four Olympic games in three different sports. In this episode she shares the stories of her career. Sheila has a positive outlook on life and also has loads of energy, which comes across in this interview. You can follow Sheila here: www.sheilat.com

On this episode we have an interview Bob Babbitt. From the early 80's Bob has been a massive influence on the sport of triathlon. With his work in media, with challenged athletes, and creating races he has introduced thousands of people to our sport.  In this interview Bob shares many of the amazing experiences from his career. You can follow Bob here: www.babbittville.com

Barb Linquist was a very successful swimmer who turned to triathlon in 1991. This switch proved to be a good move as she had a long and successful triathlon career. Of her 134 career races, she won 33, stood on the podium 86 times, and had 114 top 10 finishes. She also represented the US at the Olympics and was the #1 World ranked ITU triathlete from February 2003 through 2004.  On this episode we dig into her time in the sport. 

Hunter Kemper is one of the most successful triathletes of all time. In his long career Hunter competed at four Olympic games, was 7x US Champion, and had 35 podiums and 15 wins at ITU races. On this episode of Legends of Triathlon Hunter shares many of the stories from his amazing career. You can follow Hunter here: www.hunterkemper.com

On this episode we have one of the best IM athletes of all time, Chrissie Wellington. She currently holds the fastest IM by a female, she won Kona four times, and she took the sport to a new level for female racing. On this episode Chrissie shares many of the great stories from her career.  You can check out Chrissie here: www.chrissiewellington.org

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Siri Lindley is a top triathlon coach who was a very successful triathlete in her time, being the 2001 ITU World Champ. Her story is an amazing one for many reasons, including that she started late in the sport as an age group. On this episode of Legends of Triathlon she shares many these amazing stories with us. You can check her website out here: www.siri-lindley.com

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