Oceanside 70.3 & Singapore T100
A double-header this weekend welcomes in the 2025 season. From Singapore, we have the first round of the PTO T100, while over in the United States, Oceanside 70.3 hosts the third event of the Ironman Pro Series. Both races feature a world-class lineup, offering a preview of what’s in store for the rest of the season. With many Olympic athletes stepping up to long-distance racing, 2025 could mark a shift in the middle-distance hierarchy.
HUUB welcomes two of the sport’s best to its family this weekend. In Oceanside, three-time Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange (GER) makes his debut. The 70.3 distance will be a true test for one of triathlon’s greatest. He’ll face fierce competition from the likes of Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR), Gustav Iden (NOR), Lionel Sanders (CAN), and Cameron Wurf (AUS), along with 70 other elite athletes looking to make their mark at the start of 2025.
The women’s race is just as competitive, headlined by Paula Findlay (CAN), Tamara Jewett (CAN), and Jackie Hering (USA).
Over in Singapore, Leo Bergere (FRA) makes his debut representing HUUB and his first appearance in the T100 series. With an Olympic medal and World Championship title to his name—alongside being one of the strongest cyclists in short-course racing—he has long been expected to make an instant impact. His third-place finish at the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō proved that expectation right.
HUUB’s Jelle Geens (BEL) will also be in the fight for victory this weekend. Unbeaten in his last three long-course races—Las Vegas T100, Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and most recently, Geelong Ironman 70.3—Geens is certainly one of the favorites. However, with a stacked field of Olympic medalists, World Champions, and T100 winners, including Hayden Wilde (NZL), Vincent Luis (FRA), Marten Van Riel (BEL), and Sam Long (USA), the race is sure to be a thriller.
Also making their T100 series debuts are Jess Learmonth (GBR) and Megan McDonald (GBR). Learmonth begins her first full season after returning from maternity leave, and given her aggressive racing style, we can expect to see her at the front from the start. McDonald faces a steep learning curve, but after consistent performances over the last two seasons and training alongside some of the sport’s best, she’ll be aiming to make her mark. HUUB’s Indie Lee (GBR), a T100 winner in 2024, will also be looking to add another podium finish to her palmarès.
Just like the men’s race, the women’s field is equally stacked, featuring Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR), Lucy Byram (GBR), Ashleigh Gentle (AUS), and Olympic medalist Julie Derron (SUI). The hot and humid conditions will play a major role this weekend, proving to be just as challenging as the competition itself!