{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6632074568745800121a1ea7/6787eb3e6fdb31febd4dcbdf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alex Yee: The Mindset Behind an Incredible Olympic Comeback","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6632074568745800121a1ea7/1736961336102-aed87098-d8b2-431e-9f9a-a06ae9b1b8d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We talked about:</p><p>🌟 <strong>The Humble Champion</strong>: How Alex’s love for triathlon fuels his journey and keeps him grounded, even at the pinnacle of success</p><p>🥇 <strong>Inside His Olympic Victory</strong>: 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</p><p>🚴 <strong>The 2017 Bike Crash</strong>: How a devastating accident nearly ended his career, but instead became the spark for his incredible British 10K Champs comeback</p><p>🌊 <strong>Rebuilding for the Seine</strong>: How he prepared for four years to overcome the challenging currents of the Seine River, even reconstructing his stroke to become more hydrodynamic</p><p><strong>⏰ Facing the Unexpected: </strong>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</p><p>🏊 <strong>Inspiring the Next Generation</strong>: 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</p><p>💑 <strong>Training with His Partner</strong>: The unique joys and challenges of sharing a life and sport with his partner</p><p>💭 <strong>The Limitless Possibilities</strong>: Alex’s relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the future of triathlon</p><p><br></p><p>Alex’s story is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and finding joy in what you do.</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear your thoughts and your triathlon stories—send them to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or connect with us on Instagram. 📩📱</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to use code ‘PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏃‍♂️✨</p>","author_name":"Runna"}