{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast","title":"Wollongong World Champs Recap - Is Australia Back? | Unfunded Ep 29","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7381d84b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3264,"description":"In Episode 29 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton relive one of the greatest weekends in triathlon history — the Wollongong World Championships. From Rochelle Hill’s thrilling U23 sprint finish and Matt Hauser’s dominant world title win to Australia’s biggest medal haul in years, the boys break down every highlight, shock and celebration. They share insights on what made Wollongong so special, why Aussie triathlon feels “back,” and how this could mark the start of a new golden era leading into Brisbane 2032.\nShow Notes\nOpening cheers & celebration for an incredible triathlon weekend\nRochelle Hill’s U23 world title – a gutsy sprint and breakout moment\nTara Skuse’s top finish and the rise of young Aussie women\nCourse design, crowd energy, and elite commentary highlights\nElite women’s chaos – Cassandra Beaugrand & Beth Potter’s dramatic race\nThe men’s final – Matt Hauser’s total domination and what it means for Australia\nComparing Hauser’s rise to Brownlee and Gomez eras\nAustralian medal recap – elite, U23, para, and relay success stories\nWhy Wollongong reignited hope for Australian triathlon\nLooking ahead to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032\nClosing laughs: pool deck banter and post-race celebrations\nEpisode brought to you by Official Beer Co.\nProduced by Podfire.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N-B0Oc9IiEMbaHkgdf9e2krfGWnPKHPYOJF1w3YPoeE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MTE3/YjRhNGEyY2YyNDAx/OTIzM2FmYmMzMzlh/YmM3YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}