ACTION IN TRIATHLON ft Philipp Seipp - Analysing T100 London and the Olympic Games Results

Sponsored by the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper 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: 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