Thorsten Radde

Thorsten Radde runs Trirating.com and has been a contributor to Triathlete since 2014. He is one of the top experts in the sport for in-depth pre-race information and analyzing triathlon results.

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Breaking Down the 2026 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Field

Data analyst Thorsten Radde breaks down the top favorites, the demanding course, and why the formidable Col de Vence climb will shatter the field at the 2026 70.3 World Championship in Nice.

September 8, 2026

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Kona 2026: What the Numbers Actually Tell Us About the Ironman World Championship Pro Fields

Does “experience” impact Kona results? The data says no. Thorsten Radde dives into the math of the 2026 Ironman World Championship pro field and debunks everything you think you know about winning Kona.

August 18, 2026

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Short-Course Stars Battle Tough-Course Masters in Lake Placid

Expert analysis of the 2026 Ironman Lake Placid start list that includes Marten Van Riel, Matthew Marquardt, Chelsea Sodaro, Paula Findlay, and more.

July 15, 2026

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Blummenfelt, Laidlow, Matthews, and Charles-Barclay Set for Historic Clash in Roth

With a historic field assembled on the sport’s fastest course, all-time records are under threat at triathlon’s most storied independent iron-distance race. TriRating analyst Thorsten Radde makes his prediction for how this monumental clash might play out.

June 30, 2026

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Inside the Tactics and Talent of the 2026 Ironman Frankfurt (and Why the Marathon Might Decide It)

Find out the most likely winners at Ironman Frankfurt 2026, and who might shake things up as a dark horse in some very exciting race dynamics.

June 24, 2026

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Hamburg Heats Up With Philipp vs. Løvseth in Ironman European Championship Showdown

The major storyline to watch at Ironman Hamburg is Laura Philipp vs. Solveig Løvseth. While Philipp is a past winner and holds the fastest women's marathon on the course, the 2025 Ironman World Champion will likely be right on her heels, says Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde.

June 2, 2026

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These 2026 Pros Remind Us of Some Triathlon Greats

Mark Allen, Chris Lieto, Lori Bowden, and Normann Stadler are all names cemented in triathlon lore, but what about the new class? We look at the current roster of top pros to see who has flashes of legend-making brilliance.

April 21, 2026

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The Pro Pacing and Positioning Strategies to Watch Early in Saturday's Ironman Texas

Between top performers from last year's Ironman World Championship and this year's hopefuls, Ironman Texas promises exciting competition and a sneak peek at what Kona might look like in 2026.

April 16, 20261

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The Best Ironman and 70.3 Races for Your Swim, Bike, and Run Strengths

Analyst Thorsten Radde mined the data from over 200,000 Ironman and 70.3 age-group finishes to help you discover which course matches your strengths.

April 8, 2026

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70.3 Oceanside Kicks Off U.S. Pro Racing. Here Are the Most Likely Winners.

Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde offers a statistical analysis of the 2026 70.3 Oceanside contenders to offer a look inside this weekend's competition.

March 24, 2026

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Swim, Bike, or Run: Which Sport Determines Who Will Win a Triathlon?

We take a data-driven, statistical analysis of how much each leg matters in pro long-distance tri. The results might surprise you.

March 19, 2026

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The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025

With prize money stabilizing at almost $17 million, Thorsten Radde crunches the numbers to see who claimed the biggest share of professional triathlon's 2025 prize money earnings.

January 9, 2026

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The Best Pro Triathlon Performances of 2025

It was the year of the rookie at the Ironman World Championship, athletes obliterated records, and newcomers showed they can make an impact. Expert triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde details the top pro performances in triathlon for 2025.

December 16, 2025

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Who Will Win the 2025 Qatar T100 Grand Final? Stats and Projections

One race remains in the 2025 T100 Tour. Here's how the pro athletes stack up and their chances of winning part of the season-end $3 million prize purse.

December 9, 2025

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Who is Most Likely to Win the Last T100 Race Ahead of the Grand Final?

Dubia T100 is the final race before the Grand Final in Qatar where nearly $3 million in prize money will be awarded.

November 11, 2025

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Who Is Most Likely to Win the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella? We’ve Got the Stats.

World titles and $1.7 million in award money for the Ironman Pro Series are on the line in Marbella, Spain, this weekend. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde analyzes who is most likely to win it.

November 5, 2025

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2025 Wollongong T100 Pro Preview – Odds, Stats, and More

After Wollongong, two Middle East T100 races will decide this year's overall champion. Athletes are vying for crucial points this weekend. Here's how they stack up.

October 15, 2025

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The Spectator’s Guide to the 2025 Women’s Ironman World Championship Pro Race

Competition will likely show early signs of who will take the tape at the women's Ironman World Championship. Thorsten Radde provides a likely play-by-play breakdown.

October 7, 2025

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2025 Kona Ironman World Championship: The Women’s Pro Contenders

Three past champions and several top 10 finishers are the likely favorites for Saturday's Ironman World Championship in Kona. Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde breaks down the competition.

October 6, 2025

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2025 Spain T100 Pro Preview – Odds, Stats, and More

The sixth race of the T100 Tour is set in Oropesa, Spain. With just two more races before the Grand Final, athletes will be looking to solidify their standings.

September 16, 2025

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Latest Stories

Breaking Down the 2026 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Field

Kona 2026: What the Numbers Actually Tell Us About the Ironman World Championship Pro Fields

Short-Course Stars Battle Tough-Course Masters in Lake Placid

Blummenfelt, Laidlow, Matthews, and Charles-Barclay Set for Historic Clash in Roth

Inside the Tactics and Talent of the 2026 Ironman Frankfurt (and Why the Marathon Might Decide It)

Hamburg Heats Up With Philipp vs. Løvseth in Ironman European Championship Showdown

These 2026 Pros Remind Us of Some Triathlon Greats

The Pro Pacing and Positioning Strategies to Watch Early in Saturday's Ironman Texas

The Best Ironman and 70.3 Races for Your Swim, Bike, and Run Strengths

70.3 Oceanside Kicks Off U.S. Pro Racing. Here Are the Most Likely Winners.

Swim, Bike, or Run: Which Sport Determines Who Will Win a Triathlon?

The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025

The Best Pro Triathlon Performances of 2025

Who Will Win the 2025 Qatar T100 Grand Final? Stats and Projections

Who is Most Likely to Win the Last T100 Race Ahead of the Grand Final?

Who Is Most Likely to Win the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella? We’ve Got the Stats.

2025 Wollongong T100 Pro Preview – Odds, Stats, and More

The Spectator’s Guide to the 2025 Women’s Ironman World Championship Pro Race

2025 Kona Ironman World Championship: The Women’s Pro Contenders

2025 Spain T100 Pro Preview – Odds, Stats, and More

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