Triathlon Star's Odd Brick Session; Lawnmower Rant Reported
“Second story: Indy100 says Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air
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 7:22 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock; aired 3 times.
- Topics: Donald Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Spotify Audiobooks Go to 180 Markets; Ellison on Trump (October 7).
The real story
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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

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWeird news. Triathlon Today says Kristian Blummenfelt turned heads again with a bizarre brick session, less than a week before the Ironman World Championship.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA brick session? Nina, is he training or renovating? I've seen my ex do less with a wall.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDetails are thin, so I'm imagining a very athletic mason.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI reviewed the available facts and they are insulting.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSecond story: Indy100 says Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinally, a market-moving take! Pull the cord, Nina. Every stall is a gift, temporarily unrealized, and the mower is just consolidating.
Also on air
The story so far
- Spotify Audiobooks Go to 180 Markets; Ellison on Trump · The Hollywood Reporter
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From the archive: everything BBN aired on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · the Weird News archive · all months


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