Nerves are wracked. Bikes are racked. The expo is coming down. And now? It's GO TIME in Kona!
We're previewing the women's race with two legends who know exactly what it takes to crush it on the Big Island: three-time World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and five-time top-10 finisher Belinda Granger.
Lucy Charles-Barclay is a favorite, but what about Taylor Knibb? Has she raced too much this year, or is she ready to prove the doubters wrong? And don't count out Kat, Laura, or Solveig. If Kona has taught us anything, it's to expect the unexpected. (2025 memories, anyone?)
We also catch up with pro Danielle Lewis, whose road to Kona has been anything but smooth as she's navigated recovery from RED-S. Her race may not look like the one she originally envisioned, but she's here, she's grateful, and she's ready to embrace the gifts of the island.
The predictions are in. The finish line is set up. And it's time to find out who shows up when it matters most.
Enjoy the race, and we'll be back on Sunday with a post-race show wrap-up.
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