Sports scholars at Merchant Taylors’ thoroughly enjoyed a track session with Olympic champion, Alex Yee on Thursday, January 29. Those who took part put up a good effort as they desperately tried to keep up with his intense marathon pace.
Yee also delivered an inspirational talk to students about his journey, growing up from Lewisham to becoming an Olympic athlete. Speaking about the experiences which shaped him to where he is today, he is now looking to support young talent through his charity Lewisham to the World.
Huseyin O from the Lower Sixth said: “Listening to Alex Yee talk about his career was really motivating, especially how much he emphasised consistency, discipline and trusting the process.
“Hearing about how he pushed through setbacks and injuries earlier on in his career made it feel more real and relatable, as I too have been set back because of injuries. Seeing him talk and then display why he is a gold medallist has made me want to be more focused and patient with my own goals going forward.”
Looking ahead to the rest of the year, the Olympian has his eyes set on the World Triathlon Championship Series returning to London in July and hopes to perform strongly on home soil.
Reflecting on the visit, head of sport scholarship Scott de Weymarn said: “Alex was excellent with them – open, humble and incredibly thoughtful in the way he spoke about performance and purpose.”
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