Love him or hate him, you can't ignore him 🍿 Sam Laidlow's Story

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Күн бұрын

Sam Laidlow has become somewhat of a contentious character over the past year.
His rise has been swift, albeit born from years of dedication having entered his first triathlon at the age of four. Trained by his father from the French countryside, Sam rose to acclaim during the 2022 season after a top 10 finish in St George at the World Championships and a 4th place finish at the PTO Canadian Open.
At the Collins Cup, temperatures rose as Laidlow clashed with Team US star Sam Long ahead of their matchup with Lionel Sanders but it would be the latter two who enjoyed success, Sanders beating Long in a sprint finish whilst Laidlow suffered with cramps having led the first half of the race.
However, the failure only spurred Sam on and his subsequent performances at the PTO US Open (4th) and ultimately his inspiring lone front running (and swimming/riding) approach at Kona, where he finished second only to Norwegian superstar Gustav Iden, really proved he has what it takes to be one of the very best.
For Sam, though, it's not just about winning races. He wants to leave a lasting legacy on the sport and the world by being himself. One thing is for certain, love him or hate him, you can't ignore him.
#Triathlon #PTO #SamLaidlow
0:00 Intro
0:56 Confidence of youth
2:13 Making it to the top
3:24 2022 Collins Cup
5:57 Kona ring
6:47 On the cusp of greatness
8:08 Daydreamer
8:53 Making memories
9:39 Creating a legacy
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@robbo3132 Жыл бұрын

His Instagram is really witty and leading kona off the front all day was the most bold and amazing performance of the day

@TheTrailRabbit Жыл бұрын

After IM world champs last year, no one should make the mistake of doubting this man.

@Steveness100 Жыл бұрын

Love someone who can be unapologetically themselves. The sport needs more Sam Laidlows - hope he continues to go from strength to strength 👍

@karlosfandango6637 Жыл бұрын

Great life he has. He has my back. He's so lucky to have family support. Every sport I tried and was good at my parents hated. Golf was hard because they wouldn't buy me clubs, I eventually got a 2 handicap at 21. But unfortunately the 12 year journey to get there broke me. I quit at 22 yo. Running was/is my other passion. But again they would not encourage me. I was always good at running so I kept af it. At 46 yo now, I'm better/faster than ever. I had a car but preferred cycling everywhere, they could understand that. My parents are not bad people, but are narrow minded. So if anyone out there has a passion for something, NEVER GIVE UP regardless of the walls you have to jump. You are the one who has the ability. Go after you dream.

@a.s.6616 Жыл бұрын

My dad has similar experience with his parents. So he did what he can to make our journey in sport possible. I didn't appreciated it enough when I was younger (his military approach wasn't the softest) but now I really appreciate his help and support in this area.

@ironman140.6 Жыл бұрын

Sam you are best - show them all and plan 2023 to win races. be smart and be humble within and you will reap all you dream of - the day will come and you are amazing. So admire you

@romainm7147 10 ай бұрын

Love him..pure talent, great personality, a true triathelte who started doing triathlon..not from 1 sport. Vive la France

@martinsodyssey 10 ай бұрын

More are starting to love him, easier to love someone at the top than someone trying to make it to the top. Sad but true. I think he's an entertainer, just what triathlon needs!

@Jono01 Жыл бұрын

PTO must love him. He was the best thing about Collins Cup last year. More Laidlow at this year’s Collins Cup and less interviewer asking athletes about what spirit animal they are please. 😉

@paulegan3860 Жыл бұрын

Top man! nothing wrong with a bit of Banter.. maybe Mr Long needs to chill and laugh it off!

@Shaneket Жыл бұрын

The sport needs Sam he is a breath of fresh air !!

@eitanshushu Жыл бұрын

he is still bery young and has a lot of potential and a long way to go. one blowout at colli s and one amazing race in kona doesnt define you as an athlete. he is still progressing.lots of potential but so do a lot of other upcomjng athletes.

@sodaresoda Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting to see Magnus racing this year. He has such a great potential IMO.

@tehDIMND Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice content 🤝

@clementdumas2576 10 ай бұрын

The goat

@frankgallagher5786 10 ай бұрын

What a relief to have SL on the top at the moment. his family and calmness are a contributing factor to his success. no trashy, idiotic motivational crap with babies and YoYo Yo. just a good bloke who loves to train.

@donnybeal2135 Жыл бұрын

As far as I'm concerned it's people like Sam and others that keep triathlon exciting. And I also like some smack talk, the fact that people hate Sam is proof that he's good because nobody bothers hating someone if they suck

@daveyboyunders Жыл бұрын

I think the Collins cup pre race should be put to bed. It showed more, how doesn’t have a character and blown out of proportion. Great work Sam and good luck.

@bargen44 Жыл бұрын

Sam is a top contender and his words are being back up by results. Finishing 2nd at the IM WC2022 at Kona, right in between Gustav and Kristian was superb.

@thedailytri Жыл бұрын

Love this. Cmon Sam

@pedrolromao Жыл бұрын

What’s not to love?

@robbo3132 Жыл бұрын

@@nono_no pros were encouraged to try some friendly banter to set up rivalries similar to boxing but when they tried it triggered some people, so everyone learned it might not be the way to go

@01bradmc Жыл бұрын

@@nono_no people just need to grow a bit of backbone and got off their high horses. Get on with it and stop whining about a few words

@sodaresoda Жыл бұрын

The way this guy talks about his dad is enough for me. Respect.

@IronmanHacks Жыл бұрын

He’s so young and so talented with such a strong and unique personality. We have barely even see anything from him. He’s on the threshold of being one of the sport’s all-time greats, I believe.

@eitanshushu Жыл бұрын

all time greats ?? he hasnt won a single race yet, 2nd in kona is very promising but he is got a long way still, so do others. the field depth is insane these days.

@NobleTries 10 ай бұрын

CHAMPION!

@michaelr.8402 Жыл бұрын

slowly i start to like him...

@elodiecire613 10 ай бұрын

... and get engraved the coordonates of Kona finish line ... 😉🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@itsmathcart Жыл бұрын

Is the original rap video anywhere to find? Got that "what's up sam long" stuck in my head since one week, need to listen to it entirely to get it out i think😂

@magnusalexander2617 Жыл бұрын

"Sam Long, you aint that stron" I fucking love him :D

@SwimDudeSwim Жыл бұрын

I mean, Sam Long crushed him last year at the collins cup ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@michaelcallaghan4336 Жыл бұрын

why would anyone 'hate' him? he's a young guy who works hard and goes bloody fast.

@infovidasupps8640 Жыл бұрын

He said his family’s values 3 or 4 times What values are they they he wants to represent?

@andrewmetcalfe9898 Жыл бұрын

He’s a Brit racing under the French banner, isn’t he?That accent lol😂

@DavidTench0 Жыл бұрын

Great athlete with an enormous career ahead of him as his kona performance proves. However his lack of humility last year made him a target which should be a lesson - for anyone. Top boy but reign in the big boy chat until you are one - as I have no doubt you will be.

@robbo3132 Жыл бұрын

Is that a charlie brown t shirt?

@bretgreenfield1511 Жыл бұрын

And as I get back to training, 13 hours a day, most something I thought of, treat this more like a dream come true, rather then job, like if your heart is racing for the dollar, I promise I beat you:) and I swim in santa Cruz ocean, not scared of your swim, actully not to scared of you, rather looking forward to the sword battle, as I think I will bring the best of the best to me:)

@legbfreeski Жыл бұрын

Oups old bike video clips 🙊

@smccallum848 Жыл бұрын

Love marmite lol

@juanseaforth5111 Жыл бұрын

He is an excellent athlete however the way he enter the public arena was a bit disrespectful hopefully the perception of him changes in the future. Good luck in 2023.

@alexandralondono552 Жыл бұрын

What he did?

@steinbeck1805 Жыл бұрын

Being a loudmouth is not the marker of a big personality. And having lots of self-confidence and a big ego don’t require being disrespectful. He’ll learn that too, whether he likes it or not.

@gabeduran8321 Жыл бұрын

Slow ASS Swim Sam Long has nothing on Swift Swim Sam Laidlow!!! GG! This dude ROCKS!!!! Woohoo!!! GG!

@SwimDudeSwim Жыл бұрын

Sam Long literally beat him last year at the collins cup lmao

@gabeduran8321 Жыл бұрын

@@SwimDudeSwim Fair nough Dawg, but SlowSwimSL is already maxed out in swimming, he will never improve any further and where was he in Kona 2022? I rest my case, but good effort on your part, as well SlowSwimSL did not have the COURAGE to participate in EEBEETHA, Spain 0n 06May2023 at first PTO event of 2023? How bout them apples? All the Best!!

@DanOhCaptainDaniel Жыл бұрын

What is this sport 😢 feels like I'm watching Lord of the Rings...

@bretgreenfield1511 Жыл бұрын

Love comes from God, or the wholly spirit:) so if you hate him, maybe take a closer look at your spirit:) I love you Sam, I am a dream liver:) going to have a big race in few years, epic one, like one you will only find in dreams,,,trick is, or secret is to make you dream reality,,,I love the swim:) been biking since 13, race will be when I am 55, currently 51 years young, getting younger every day, but,,,really love your spirit, and truly that what I love about this sport, its like a sword fight, with out the swords,,,keep up the epic good:) will be watching, I have decided becoming a pro tri athlete is not my dream, but do consider myself a pro youtube watcher:) so my racing name is youtube man, as I get all my powers from youtube videos, we are in a special dream world my friend, and just like my dream, your dream, think most important, keep talking dreams, as maybe the best blessing is we get everyone living their dreams, and what a world this could be, or lets say will be, when I started my dream, win hawii ironman, there were many people on my side, and many not, now both helped show me the way, one said I would be to old, at 51, best shape of my life, one said would not have the money, I am the best daytrader I have ever been, so as they say, dont listen to the naysayers, I say, no listen to them, prove them wrong:) and its like a dream come ture, big race, will becallled respect for life, will be in santa Cruz, CA,,,will be a long course, will have a 33 million dollar prize pool, will be praying to see you there,,,dream on,!!!your new fan youtube man:)

@lord1999ful 7 ай бұрын

Hate it!

@andrewmetcalfe9898 Жыл бұрын

What a plonker Sam Long is.

@mickoholland1 Жыл бұрын

I lost a lot of respect for Sam Long after all this. He threw shit for fun but the first bit that came back his way he took the huff. Wasn’t Laidlows fault Long can’t catch. Rap was funny.

@peterbennett9507 Жыл бұрын

Yawn, Sam Laidlow is top class triathlete. Tried to make the PTO interesting and Sam Long threw his toys out of the pram. Nothing but best wishes for SL.