The Triathlon Hour The Kona Rich List Revealed + Lucy Charles-Barclay is Dominating Race Week.
Oct 6, 2025
Vicky Holland, an Olympic medallist and insightful triathlon commentator, joins the discussion on the women's Kona field. The panel dives into Lucy Charles-Barclay's impressive swim, highlighting her potential to become a household name in triathlon. Vicky shares her top five female athletes to watch and discusses the financial prospects for top competitors like Jan Frodeno. They engage in a lively 'Contender or Pretender' segment, analyzing various athletes' chances, and Vicky humorously reflects on her own Kona ambitions.
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Lucy Dominates The Pre-Race Swim
- Lucy Charles-Barclay dominated the Hoala swim with clear main-character energy and a commanding lead.
- Her swim strength sets the tone and forces rivals to respond early on race day.
Kona Experience Amplifies Lucy's Edge
- Vicky highlights Lucy's Kona pedigree: five pro starts with four seconds and one win.
- That historical comfort and consistency make her the race favourite beyond one dominant swim.
Practice Swim Reframes The Podium Contenders
- The Hoala swim revealed several dark-horse threats like Solveig Lofseth and Lisa Pertura who were only a minute behind.
- Those near-Lucia deficits elevate the race to a 'big five' rather than a simple top three.