Long-distance triathlon world record holder Sam Laidlow has confirmed his place on the start line at Challenge Samarkand in Uzbekistan on September 13, 2026, making the event his final competitive appearance before the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The 27-year-old Frenchman arrives in Samarkand following a performance at DATEV Challenge Roth, where he defended his title and set a new long-distance world record of 7:21:04. The achie…
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