Nov. 10, 2025

Alex Haydock-Wilson - Olympic 4x400m Medallist On Anime, Fear & Delusion | Ep.262

“The response to being humbled is maybe I miss evaluated my climb” Summary In this engaging conversation, host Ed of Suuuper Anime podcast interviews - Olympic champion Alex Haydock-Wilson shares his journey of overcoming fear, the influence of anime on his life, and the importance of mindset in achieving greatness. He discusses his experiences with training arcs in anime, the challenges of elite athletics, and how he navigates the pressures of competition. Alex also reflects on the po...

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“The response to being humbled is maybe I miss evaluated my climb”

Summary

In this engaging conversation, host Ed of Suuuper Anime podcast interviews - Olympic champion Alex Haydock-Wilson shares his journey of overcoming fear, the influence of anime on his life, and the importance of mindset in achieving greatness. He discusses his experiences with training arcs in anime, the challenges of elite athletics, and how he navigates the pressures of competition. Alex also reflects on the post-Olympic blues and the role of anime in finding purpose and resilience. The discussion culminates in a fun segment where they explore anime-inspired training methods and dream up an anime relay team.

Chapters

Introduction to Overcoming Internal Defeat
Meet the Champion: Alex Hey Dog Wilson
The Intersection of Sports and Anime
Training Arcs: Lessons from Anime and Athletics
The Toughest Training: Alex's Olympic Journey
Delusion vs. Reality in High-Level Competition
Anime as a Source of Inspiration and Reflection
The Role of Anime in Personal Growth
Finding Purpose Beyond Competition
Anime's Influence on Mental Resilience
Respecting the Art of Animation
Current Anime Favourites and Recommendations
Building the Ultimate Anime Relay Team
Anime Opening Tracks for Motivation
Anime Powers in Real-Life Races
Creating a Sports Anime
Anime Battles in Real Life
The Best Anime Coaches
Training Inspired by Anime
Messages for Young Athletes

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