Despite winning the first race of the T100 World Triathlon Tour in Miami, Magnus Ditlev believes the weekend’s race in London will pose different challenges.

He hopes the T100 series will continue to inspire the next generation of triathletes and hopes to be a part of that journey.

Having secured victory in the Challenge Roth Ironman just three weeks ago, the Dane comes into the T100 London race in winning form and as world number one.

“London is a totally different course to Miami,” the 26-year-old said. “It is 40 degrees there, and definitely not that here.

“That was the first race, so some people were not in top shape then, but they are now.

“So, I can't use Miami that much other than it was a great result and I’m really happy about it.

“But I know I'll need to be better than I was in Miami to win this time round.

“It's always about improving and I think I've managed to progress slowly throughout the season.”

The T100 Triathlon World Tour 2024 features 40 contracted athletes competing in eight events around the world in a 100km triathlon distance. 

London is the fourth event, with Miami, Singapore and San Francisco completed and Ibiza, Las Vegas, Dubai, and a Grand Final in the Middle East still to come. 

Ditlev won Challenge Roth Ironman three weeks ago but insists the two distances bear little resemblance.

“It shows me I am in good shape but very different to this one,” he added. “This race is much more high intensity. 

“With Ironman, you train endurance as much as possible, but that can make you slow on this distance, so I needed to get some speed back in my body.

“I’m feeling good. A little bit of uncertainty around the freshness after the full distance race but I’ve had good recovery.

“But you never really know until you start the race but I’m confident and I’m hoping it will be a good bike course for me.”

He praised the T100 series for providing different conditions for the athletes, who are able to thrive on different courses, as well as for inspiring the next generation.

“It’s amazing,” he added. “You get to visit some great places and there’s such variation in course, climate, environment, and time zones.

“If you manage to come out doing well in the entire series, it shows you are consistent and one of best all round athletes in the world which is something everyone should strive for.

“It would be amazing to be able to do that.

“It’s crazy to think the T100 manages to bring the sport of triathlon to such iconic cities.

“It would be huge if I could be a part and the series can be a part of motivating people to get active or getting into triathlon.

“It’s something I never thought of at the beginning of my career, but it really motivates me now. 

“That would be a real honour if i can continue to do that.”

The first London T100 Triathlon weekend on 27-28 July is entirely free for spectators and includes a dedicated T100 Watch Party venue at the ExCel London Exhibition Centre for the very first time. Where fans will be able to see the world's best triathletes come past at least 10 times during the 100km race format (2km swim, 80km run, 18 km swim). As well as being able to follow them live, out on the course, thanks to a big screen.