Triathlon Star's Odd Brick Session; Lawnmower Rant Reported

“Love that for you, Kenji! Second story, and Indy100 says Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start. Yes, really.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Europe Open
Published 5:53 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 7:22 AM ET · aired 3 times

At a glance

First reported by Triathlon Today: “Kristian Blummenfelt turns heads again with bizarre brick session less than a week before Ironman World Championship”, with reporting from Indy100 | News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:53 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 3 times.
Topics: Donald Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Spotify Audiobooks Go to 180 Markets; Ellison on Trump (October 7).

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Triathlon TodayKristian Blummenfelt turns heads again with bizarre brick session less than a week before Ironman World Championship
Indy100 | NewsDonald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start – yes, really

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWeird News time! Triathlon Today says Kristian Blummenfelt turned heads with a bizarre brick session, less than a week before the Ironman World Championship.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, a brick session is when you bike and then run right away. Your legs turn to wet concrete.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI do that going from my gaming chair to the fridge.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLove that for you, Kenji! Second story, and Indy100 says Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start. Yes, really.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA rant about lawnmowers? Everybody has been yanking that cord since forever.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHonestly, the mower is the only thing I've ever lost to on a Saturday.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLawnmowers and triathlons, folks. Both are just yard work with extra steps. My favorite yard is in Nebraska.