ACTION IN TRIATHLON ft Philipp Seipp - Analysing T100 London and the Olympic Games Results
1h 17m
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In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Kasper are joined by special guest & triathlon coach Phillip Seipp to analyse recent high-profile triathlon events, including the T100 London race and the Paris Olympic triathlon. Discussions highlight race strategies, recovery processes, and athlete performance dynamics, with a focus on prominent athletes like Hayden Wilde, Alex Yee, Kristian Blummenfeld, Cassandra Boran, Laura Philipp, and Ruth Essel. Highlights include Cassandra's exceptional performance on home soil and a surprising second place by Daron. The conversation also covers the broader implications for the sport, such as athlete branding, media presence, and upcoming championship events. Challenges and potential improvements in race organization and fairness are also explored.
Topics:
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 00:18 Casper Introduces Philip
- 03:06 Philip's Background and Coaching Journey
- 06:19 Kickass Sports and Coaching Philosophy
- 09:29 Recovery and Training Insights
- 21:15 Race Dynamics and Challenges
- 29:04 Reflections on Fairness in Triathlon
- 37:23 Controversial Referee Decisions
- 37:59 The T100: A Learning Experience
- 39:14 Athlete Commitments and Marketing
- 39:47 Recurring Mistakes in Races
- 41:15 The Importance of Fair Racing
- 42:38 Building Athlete Brands
- 47:40 Challenges in Professional Refereeing
- 49:07 The Role of Athletes in Promoting Fairness
- 54:09 Olympic Triathlon Recap: Men's Race
- 01:05:19 Olympic Triathlon Recap: Women's Race
- 01:15:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Races