"Allergic to Average" - An Interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

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Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2020

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record Holder Brendan Hansen is "allergic to average." In this interview, Hansen describes his competitive instincts and underdog work ethic in preparation for the Athens, Beijing, and London Olympic Games. Hansen also shares his experiences as a triathlete and unveils the importance of focusing on the training process and how the best athletes respond to failure and disappointment.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast. TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training, giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:17.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:22.2	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:27.4	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.9	Welcome to the TriDOTP podcast.
0:36.3	I am your host, Andrew, the average triathlete.
0:38.9	There are a lot of fascinating people in this world.
0:41.9	And although our podcast normally focuses on helping you swim, bike, and run, hopefully
0:47.1	a little bit better, when we had the chance to sit down with someone that has a story to tell,
0:52.1	we want to take that opportunity every single time.
0:55.1	And today, I'm thrilled to be talking with Team USA Swimmings, Brendan Hanson.
1:00.0	For those of you that missed our Monday episode with Brendan, let me fill you in a little bit
1:04.0	on his accomplished resume.
1:06.1	Brendan is the director of team services for USA Swimming.
1:09.0	He's a three-time Olympian, who's won three gold, one silver, and two Olympic bronze medals.
1:14.5	Printing captains, five international team USA teams start his career, and he swam collegially at the University of Texas.
1:22.1	He has held managerial and coaching positions with multiple top-level swim clubs and is a former world record holder in the 100-200-meter brush stroke.
1:31.7	So without further ado, Brendan, thanks for being our featured athlete.
1:36.0	Man, we're so close to the weekend. It's Thursday.
1:38.7	Let's kill it.
1:39.7	Yeah, I love the enthusiasm. I absolutely love it.
1:42.0	Brendan, Brennan gets me hyped.
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