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Podcast: Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Episode: BBC pundit, former professional triathlete, and Legend of British Triathlon * Annie Emmerson
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The first triathlon in the UK was 1983. I did my first event in 1987 and while the sport continued to grow for the next 15 years it didn't really take off until the start of the Brownlee era from 2008.
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Having said that, there are a significant number of folks who I consider the legends - the Triathletes, coaches, and administrators who were instrumental in building the foundations of British triathlon. Since I started the podcast in 2017 I have spoken with many of these legends. Great coaches like Steve Trew and some of the top athletes from the 90’s and 2000’s like Jodie Swall...