The Runna Podcast17 Jan 2025

Alex Yee: The Mindset Behind an Incredible Olympic Comeback

Today on the Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Yee, Olympic champion, British triathlete, and a true embodiment of resilience and love for sport. Alex’s journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring—marked by humility, grit, and an unyielding passion for triathlon.

We talked about:

🌟 The Humble Champion: How Alex’s love for triathlon fuels his journey and keeps him grounded, even at the pinnacle of success

🥇 Inside His Olympic Victory: The mental battles during his iconic gold-medal fight against Hayden Wilde—moments of depletion, disbelief, and the ultimate decision to seize his chance at glory

🚴 The 2017 Bike Crash: How a devastating accident nearly ended his career, but instead became the spark for his incredible British 10K Champs comeback

🌊 Rebuilding for the Seine: How he prepared for four years to overcome the challenging currents of the Seine River, even reconstructing his stroke to become more hydrodynamic

⏰ Facing the Unexpected: Alex shared how the postponement of the Olympics impacted him, including waking up at 3 am on race day only to find it had been delayed, and how he coped with this

🏊 Inspiring the Next Generation: From idolising the Brownlee brothers to becoming an icon for young athletes, Alex shares his excitement for triathlon’s growth and the power of inspiring others

💑 Training with His Partner: The unique joys and challenges of sharing a life and sport with his partner

💭 The Limitless Possibilities: Alex’s relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the future of triathlon

Alex’s story is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and finding joy in what you do.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and your triathlon stories—send them to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or connect with us on Instagram. 📩📱

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