From Olympic medallists to hometown heroes, Saturday's women's race in Taupo serves up the perfect storm of speed, strategy, and $200K worth of motivation.
Alright crew, put the coffee on - we've got a proper showdown brewing for Saturday's women's race at the 70.3 Worlds in Taupo. Here's your complete guide to catching what might be the most stacked field we've seen all year.
Remember: This is no ordinary world champs. We've got Olympic medallists, long-course specialists, and a course that's been four years in the making. Plus, with 2,400 age-group women taking on the same course, you might spot your local tri club hero mixing it up with the pros.
If anyone questions your decision to watch triathlon at dawn, remind them this is what happens when you finally get a world championship in our timezone. That, and you're supporting the search for the next Mirinda Carfrae.
Weather reports suggest we might need to add "dodging Taupo's famous wind" to the list of required skills. But hey, that's just another day in paradise for our Southern Hemisphere warriors.
Post-race coverage kicks off around 11:30am NZDT, perfect timing to start planning your Sunday long run while riding the inspiration high.
