@@davidanderson2519 I personally would think it’d suck to have Kona be watered down. I’d like to see a robust PTO as well as a stacked Kona and 70.3 worlds. If the PTO keeps paying as well as they do who knows how many top pros will stay with them though. Worst would be to have two split organizations so we never get the best against the best.
Challenge Daytona 2020 was better than the majority of Kona WTC I’ve ever seen. Ironman has 1 thing going for it: the brand name. They are taking it for granted….but it seems they can keep doing this for several years before it really starts hitting them where it hurts. I hope that happens.
Ironman is awful and has been for a long time. Collins Cup even attracting Hayden Wilde man. Dude's not even done long distance tri and isn't PTO ranked but will get paid more for this than winning an ITU event or regular IM. Just need Alex Yee to hop over now.
Sam is just sensitive. He's a cool guy but dude isn't on the level of Hayden Wilde. Short course dudes are better triathletes period. Dude would wreck the field in PTO / IM if he wanted to convert.
Love the behind the scenes. These are all very competitive and highly motivated athletes at this level and their "trash talk" shows. Can't wait to see who brings the heart and results on the day and who has to eat their words.
Magnus had the same want that I did with him, Lionel and Sam. Point wise may not of been great but visually the whole thing would have been entertaining
I root for the European team, but in reality I root for the sport of triathlon like all of us. Huge respect to all this man and women but I feel that some of them are taking the trolling too far, it's almost bullying. Specially since they seem to target only Sam Long. It's not a good example for the young generation of triathletes coming into the sport and kids watching their idol being insulted. The "I just don't like his face" from Sam Laidlow was pretty bad and unnecessary, if you don't like the guy no need to disrespect him, please let's not become football and keep the sport healthy. A bit of Norwegia vs Lionel and Sam back and forth trolling made for some fun racing last year but let's not go pass that and ruin it. Full gas Saturday guys
Yeah, Sam Laidlow needs to grow up. Unfortunately Sam Long is taking the bait and letting him get into his head instead of ignoring it and letting it die.
@@leighthomas8576 yeah that’s true. He tried to play along for a bit but this is too much. I think that we shouldn’t blame the person being bullied, Sam long in this case. we don’t know what repercussions this will have on his career, he still very young and this can hurt mentally. This situation is taking the fun out of the whole thing in my opinion. We need to bring Jan Frodeno in to give a serious pep talk to Laidlow about how to be professional and troll in style, NEVER disrespect that’s not what triathlon is about.
For me, the only thing that was unprofessional towards Long was the "I just don't like his face" comment. I think the rest was fine and it made their matchup really interesting.
@@coztebebude696 true, that’s what we saw though, no idea off camera what has been said or done. Either way, glad Sam said something about it and they’ve cleared the air. Now it’s battle time. May the best win 😊
Great video, Talbot! I love all the athletes and the behind the scenes! That said, I'm kinda disappointed in the direct bullying and making fun of other athletes. I understand that it's creating content but it seems like it could be done in a more positive way. I've been following all of these athletes for years and I find Sam Laidlow entertaining but they are all losing my respect in the long run with all this. The true champion's that I love to watch are the ones that always respect each other and uphold their integrity. I get it..this is for fun and maybe Sam Long had it coming for him but yeah, just my opinion. I just think if and when someone like Sam Laidlow wins Kona in the future, I will think less of him. I don't think we'd see Jan or Patrick or Daniela doing this.
I had similar thoughts but came to concussion that it's ok when athletes do it for fun. The bad thing is that some fans take it wrong way and turn it into f.e. hate mail Sam Long mentioned. They make fun out of athletes who are a threat, even if they don't admit it openly.
@@3WalkingPoles Thanks for the thoughtful reply. Yea, I think it can be done around the sport, etc. I just started to feel like the personal attacks were not necessary and made the people saying them seem less classy. I just think some of these professional athletes are so classy and I really admire them.
Laidlow’s little poem (11:50) was pretty out of line, never heard Sam Long make fun of peoples appearance (saying he’s cross eyed), what they choose to wear, etc… there’s a difference in being confident in yourself and what you can do (which is what I feel Sam Long does), and being an outright bully.
Cam Wurf then bullied Frodeno when he said he was a giant sausage, all Norwegians were bullied when people made fun about their olympic race apparel. Blummenfelt was bullied by Gustav for making fun of his big chest and having a 3rd lung. Sanders is bullied because people make fun of his missing tooth and his terrible running style. If everyone was so sensitive about everything there wouldn't be much fun. I agree though, that the cross eyed part is over the line for me as well.
Yeah, performance based trash talk or hyping yourself is playful, laidlow went for cringy personal insults that sounded bitchy and jealous. If this was football he would get headbutted
@@swimgood3873 There is but it is highly subjective. In a court setting there should be an objective line. Frodeno might have felt bullied by being called a giant German sausage eventhough people commenting here might see it as a friendly banter.
A comment to some/many of these athletes appearing at the Collins Cup. I love that you are all so competitive however I would suggest that some of you need to consider that you are acting like teenage bullies. When a large number of people direct so many demeaning comments towards one person, even when you play it off as just a bit of fun, it is not fun. It is bullying. It is a poor message that is coming out of a lot of these videos and not setting a good example for anyone watching. Please stop this.
I agree and am feeling disappointed. The majority of these athletes are so classy and would never directly attack a competitor with words, even in jest. I cannot imagine Jan, Patrick, Lionel, Magnus, Hoff, TO, Daniela, Kat, Anne, Lucy, Lionel, or any of the women honestly, doing this and it just makes me sad they think this is how they need to go about smack talking. The teams can discuss tactics and game day talk but the line should be drawn at personal attacks. I’m thinking maybe these athletes are young and not understanding their professional roles. I can’t imagine cheering for them winning Kona knowing that they acted this way on the journey to get there.
With all respect to PTO and but these athletes are far from behaving like "professionals". Everyone seem to be picking on one person which is bullying at its best. Yet, here seems to be celebrated. No one here or the athletes themselves know how this content and the ongoing bullying is affecting this person mentally. Please stop and let's all focus on the sport
talking about drive and texting, the f...guy can't ride his bike without checking his f...phone just before day race.........what is wrong with him???? Love to see Dave Scott and Crowy!
Sam Long is in a lose, lose situation here. Racing a distance that suits strong swimmers. If Laidlow beats him all the smack talk was right, but even if he wins there's no glory in beating an up and comer.
WTF where is Lucy Charles? Nice team spirit, really. Leaving her out when she needed the most support. ...And, the attitude of some interviewed athletes reminds me very much of the bullies I knew at school.
Sam Laidlow ruined team Europe for me so I wasn't rooting for them. Would rather have had Team Int win but oh well. Hopefully Joe Skipper can replace Sam Laidlow next year. All the shit talk and bullying from Sam Laidlow and he blew up and got smoked... badly. Sam Long with the 4th fastest finishing time, props dude.
I’m loving all the content… except this. A lot of childish bullying. There is smack talking and then there is being unnecessary. Taking the piss out of how someone looks, or chooses to dress is a dick move. Everyone sitting in a circle ragging on one person… it’s starting to put a stain on the Colin’s cup for me. And I’m a fan, imagine what a non-triathlete lover would be thinking watching this? #dobetterpto
The disrespect from kristian and gustav is hilarious 😂
Love it. This is BLOWING away Ironman coverage and even better it seems PTO cares about the athletes - and they pay great!
I really wish PTO would put on a race during Ironman Kona week so we can watch the Pros abandon Ironman's most prestigious race.
@@davidanderson2519 I personally would think it’d suck to have Kona be watered down.
I’d like to see a robust PTO as well as a stacked Kona and 70.3 worlds.
If the PTO keeps paying as well as they do who knows how many top pros will stay with them though.
Worst would be to have two split organizations so we never get the best against the best.
Challenge Daytona 2020 was better than the majority of Kona WTC I’ve ever seen. Ironman has 1 thing going for it: the brand name. They are taking it for granted….but it seems they can keep doing this for several years before it really starts hitting them where it hurts. I hope that happens.
Ironman is awful and has been for a long time. Collins Cup even attracting Hayden Wilde man. Dude's not even done long distance tri and isn't PTO ranked but will get paid more for this than winning an ITU event or regular IM. Just need Alex Yee to hop over now.
Hayden is the man. Classic NZ'er. Actual sense of humour and not an over dramatic melt like Sam Long etc.
Also, Jackson is such a dork.
Sam is just sensitive. He's a cool guy but dude isn't on the level of Hayden Wilde. Short course dudes are better triathletes period. Dude would wreck the field in PTO / IM if he wanted to convert.
really appreciate the content being put out, these athletes are awesome.
Love the behind the scenes. These are all very competitive and highly motivated athletes at this level and their "trash talk" shows. Can't wait to see who brings the heart and results on the day and who has to eat their words.
These videos are so excellent. I was dying laughing with the intense music and Wilde on the obstacle course. Need more of that
When are Gustav and Kristian getting their own tv show?
When they stop winning ... ;-)
this is awesome guys! you guys are sooooo much better than ironman!
Can’t wait for the races tomorrow. Gustav and Kristian are too funny. 😂🤣
Kat Matthews is simply the sweetest! 16:37 "I don't think you can say that!"
@rookiehookie After rewatching it, you are right!
She was bang on
I could watch this content all day long. Behind the seen, training, world class athletes hanging out,.. I can't get enough of it haha
Great! Gustav and Kris can afford to make jokes, they deliver… 😂 What a nice tri Community
Hell yes!!! This is what this sport needs!!!
PTO is transforming the sport for the best!! Everything that's going on is so awesome!!
7:56 this guy is #1 in PTO and gold medalist. It is absolutely wild ...
7:11
"Captain, we need your help!"
"For what?! for What!?"
"..."
Geez I wonder why people don't like Sam long
Exited to see the Norway boys at Kona
Magnus had the same want that I did with him, Lionel and Sam. Point wise may not of been great but visually the whole thing would have been entertaining
I root for the European team, but in reality I root for the sport of triathlon like all of us. Huge respect to all this man and women but I feel that some of them are taking the trolling too far, it's almost bullying. Specially since they seem to target only Sam Long. It's not a good example for the young generation of triathletes coming into the sport and kids watching their idol being insulted. The "I just don't like his face" from Sam Laidlow was pretty bad and unnecessary, if you don't like the guy no need to disrespect him, please let's not become football and keep the sport healthy. A bit of Norwegia vs Lionel and Sam back and forth trolling made for some fun racing last year but let's not go pass that and ruin it. Full gas Saturday guys
Yeah, Sam Laidlow needs to grow up. Unfortunately Sam Long is taking the bait and letting him get into his head instead of ignoring it and letting it die.
@@leighthomas8576 yeah that’s true. He tried to play along for a bit but this is too much. I think that we shouldn’t blame the person being bullied, Sam long in this case. we don’t know what repercussions this will have on his career, he still very young and this can hurt mentally. This situation is taking the fun out of the whole thing in my opinion. We need to bring Jan Frodeno in to give a serious pep talk to Laidlow about how to be professional and troll in style, NEVER disrespect that’s not what triathlon is about.
@@WILDFOXRUNNING totally agree
For me, the only thing that was unprofessional towards Long was the "I just don't like his face" comment. I think the rest was fine and it made their matchup really interesting.
@@coztebebude696 true, that’s what we saw though, no idea off camera what has been said or done. Either way, glad Sam said something about it and they’ve cleared the air. Now it’s battle time. May the best win 😊
Gustav for President !!
Great video, Talbot! I love all the athletes and the behind the scenes! That said, I'm kinda disappointed in the direct bullying and making fun of other athletes. I understand that it's creating content but it seems like it could be done in a more positive way. I've been following all of these athletes for years and I find Sam Laidlow entertaining but they are all losing my respect in the long run with all this. The true champion's that I love to watch are the ones that always respect each other and uphold their integrity. I get it..this is for fun and maybe Sam Long had it coming for him but yeah, just my opinion. I just think if and when someone like Sam Laidlow wins Kona in the future, I will think less of him. I don't think we'd see Jan or Patrick or Daniela doing this.
I had similar thoughts but came to concussion that it's ok when athletes do it for fun. The bad thing is that some fans take it wrong way and turn it into f.e. hate mail Sam Long mentioned. They make fun out of athletes who are a threat, even if they don't admit it openly.
@@3WalkingPoles Thanks for the thoughtful reply. Yea, I think it can be done around the sport, etc. I just started to feel like the personal attacks were not necessary and made the people saying them seem less classy. I just think some of these professional athletes are so classy and I really admire them.
@@3WalkingPoles Yeah, the next step is fans hating online and from sideline. Pros are role models and can form the sport
Sam would drive me crazy
Great pre-race environment.
7:03 lol it's like the office, triathlon version
Laidlow’s little poem (11:50) was pretty out of line, never heard Sam Long make fun of peoples appearance (saying he’s cross eyed), what they choose to wear, etc… there’s a difference in being confident in yourself and what you can do (which is what I feel Sam Long does), and being an outright bully.
Cam Wurf then bullied Frodeno when he said he was a giant sausage, all Norwegians were bullied when people made fun about their olympic race apparel. Blummenfelt was bullied by Gustav for making fun of his big chest and having a 3rd lung. Sanders is bullied because people make fun of his missing tooth and his terrible running style. If everyone was so sensitive about everything there wouldn't be much fun. I agree though, that the cross eyed part is over the line for me as well.
Yeah, performance based trash talk or hyping yourself is playful, laidlow went for cringy personal insults that sounded bitchy and jealous. If this was football he would get headbutted
@@coztebebude696 none of that is comparable. There's a diff between banter and bullying.
@@swimgood3873 There is but it is highly subjective. In a court setting there should be an objective line. Frodeno might have felt bullied by being called a giant German sausage eventhough people commenting here might see it as a friendly banter.
Gustav is a real smarty
I love Gustav and Kristian B. They need their own thing. And Sarah True is probably the most "real" pro triathlete in the world.
4:30 "hey can I ask... about your rim brakes?"
What a legend Sarah True
Great to see here back !
Inspirational
12:26 mic drop and the music? wow
I want to be Norwegian…..it looks like allot of fun!
Hilarious 😆 Keep it going guys n girls 🤘
9:03 what is the watch on his left wrist that Blum is wearing?
very cool
A comment to some/many of these athletes appearing at the Collins Cup.
I love that you are all so competitive however I would suggest that some of you need to consider that you are acting like teenage bullies. When a large number of people direct so many demeaning comments towards one person, even when you play it off as just a bit of fun, it is not fun. It is bullying. It is a poor message that is coming out of a lot of these videos and not setting a good example for anyone watching. Please stop this.
Chill
I agree and am feeling disappointed. The majority of these athletes are so classy and would never directly attack a competitor with words, even in jest. I cannot imagine Jan, Patrick, Lionel, Magnus, Hoff, TO, Daniela, Kat, Anne, Lucy, Lionel, or any of the women honestly, doing this and it just makes me sad they think this is how they need to go about smack talking. The teams can discuss tactics and game day talk but the line should be drawn at personal attacks. I’m thinking maybe these athletes are young and not understanding their professional roles. I can’t imagine cheering for them winning Kona knowing that they acted this way on the journey to get there.
Where was this?
Collins Cup 2022 in Samorin, Slovakia
Laidlow has enough friends 😂
With all respect to PTO and but these athletes are far from behaving like "professionals". Everyone seem to be picking on one person which is bullying at its best. Yet, here seems to be celebrated. No one here or the athletes themselves know how this content and the ongoing bullying is affecting this person mentally. Please stop and let's all focus on the sport
Love the distaste they have for USA..
Sam Long's in their heads!! They'll be having Yo! Yo! Yo! nightmares until race day.😄
Not sure if all of this should be visible to the world. But it’s nice to see the teams come together.
What's the deal with Laidlow?
Who?
This video has a lot of good stuff, but lets keep it classy and not gang up on the unarmed. Its not harmless and needs to stop
Are those... just cheerleaders dancing while you work out!?😅
I cannot believe how it‘s possible to be so arrogant and still likeable but somehow they manage
talking about drive and texting, the f...guy can't ride his bike without checking his f...phone just before day race.........what is wrong with him???? Love to see Dave Scott and Crowy!
Sam Long is in a lose, lose situation here. Racing a distance that suits strong swimmers. If Laidlow beats him all the smack talk was right, but even if he wins there's no glory in beating an up and comer.
WTF where is Lucy Charles? Nice team spirit, really. Leaving her out when she needed the most support. ...And, the attitude of some interviewed athletes reminds me very much of the bullies I knew at school.
I agree with Gustav, I'd also love to see him wearing nothing at all.
Belinda Granger is out of control
👍👍👍!
Crowie probably still giving those guys a run fir their money...
Kristian on the juice
Give the man a pep talk. Come on. Trash talk in the opening ceremony was somewhat cringe but props for the effort
riding a bike in a trafficked street and the phone in his hand reading whatever shit??? these are not professionals..no good example 🙄
Sam Laidlow ruined team Europe for me so I wasn't rooting for them. Would rather have had Team Int win but oh well. Hopefully Joe Skipper can replace Sam Laidlow next year.
All the shit talk and bullying from Sam Laidlow and he blew up and got smoked... badly. Sam Long with the 4th fastest finishing time, props dude.
The banter is boring?
I’m loving all the content… except this. A lot of childish bullying. There is smack talking and then there is being unnecessary. Taking the piss out of how someone looks, or chooses to dress is a dick move. Everyone sitting in a circle ragging on one person… it’s starting to put a stain on the Colin’s cup for me. And I’m a fan, imagine what a non-triathlete lover would be thinking watching this?
#dobetterpto
Sam is such a fool
He’s just being himself. I like his style and watching him grow
Sam is a hero. His style is brash but look at how much he alone is driving everyone else. Like him or hate him he is great for the sport
Sam Long so cringe
Who isn’t sick of these guys already?