‘The phoenix rises from the Ashes’ – Halo ID duo on Brownlee return

Tim Don and Ian Dempsey reflect on an eventful week - from Collins Cup controversy to 'vintage' Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee Swansea 2022 photo credit Nigel Roddis and Getty Images for IRONMAN
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Halo ID’s dynamic duo Tim Don and Ian Dempsey are back – and fair to say they’ve got plenty to discuss!

There’s no doubt at all that one of the big talking points last week was Emma Pallant-Browne missing out on a wildcard spot for the Collins Cup.

Her coach is none other than Don but he gives a seriously-balanced perspective on the contentious call, click here to hear his thoughts.

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Tim is a triathlon and IRONMAN legend. And alongside Ian Dempsey he’s created Halo ID, a global community for like-minded people with a love for triathlon and endurance sport – all about your next level, whatever that may be.

And both Don and Dempsey were delighted to see Alistair Brownlee return to winning ways on Sunday with a dominant victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea.

“The phoenix rises from the Ashes,” is how Don describes it. “That was a vintage Alistair Brownlee performance.”

Listen for yourself to the guys via the embed below – and head over to Halo ID for much more of the same.

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Jonathan Turner is News Director for both TRI247 and RUN247, and is accustomed to big-name interviews, breaking news stories and providing unrivalled coverage for endurance sports.  

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