Sam Laidlow’s Ironman World Championship Story
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In this episode of the All In Triathlon Podcast, Sam Laidlow breaks down his rollercoaster journey to the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice. From the struggles of recovering after Kona 2024 to the doubts about chasing qualification this year, Sam opens up on what turned his season around, how Roth influenced his decision, and the final months of prep leading into race day.
He takes us inside the big moments in Nice — what really happened in the swim, his “just send it” approach on the bike, trying to shake off the Norwegians, and the emotions of the run. Sam also looks ahead to Kona 2026 and what it will take to finally beat the Norwegians.
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