# Unfunded Season 2: January Champions & Olympic Dreams | Unfunded Podcast EP36

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Podcast: [The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unfunded-triathlon-podcast-7193402)
Published: 2026-02-13T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2126

## Resource

Season Two of Unfunded kicks off with Lockie and Lleyton back in the studio and straight into the deep end. From Lockie’s humbling Hyrox debut in Melbourne to the triathlon world’s obsession with “January Champions,” the boys unpack the offseason chaos, Kristian Blummenfelt’s eye-watering VO2 max numbers, and the heated social media debates shaping the sport. Most importantly, they break down the LA 2028 Olympic qualification system - relay quotas, Olympic rankings, new flag spots, and the brutal mathematics behind earning a third nation slot. If you’ve ever wondered how athletes actually make the Olympic start line, this is the episode that explains it. This episode is brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. If you'd like your brand featured on the show reach out on Instagram @theunfundedpod or email podcasts@podfire.com.au

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