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.Show NotesOpening cheers & celebration for an incredible triathlon weekendRochelle Hill’s U23 world title – a gutsy sprint and breakout momentTara Skuse’s top finish and the rise of young Aussie womenCourse design, crowd energy, and elite commentary highlightsElite women’s chaos – Cassandra Beaugrand & Beth Potter’s dramatic raceThe men’s final – Matt Hauser’s total domination and what it means for AustraliaComparing Hauser’s rise to Brownlee and Gomez erasAustralian medal recap – elite, U23, para, and relay success storiesWhy Wollongong reignited hope for Australian triathlonLooking ahead to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032Closing laughs: pool deck banter and post-race celebrationsEpisode brought to you by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.

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