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Jun 2025
The swimmer who battled through piranha waters for 66 days to conquer the Amazon River: Martin Strel S3:E10
At 52 years old, endurance swimming legend Martin Strel set out on one of the greatest adventure feats in human history – to swim the entire length of the Amazon River. Battling exhaustion, treacherous currents, parasites, piranhas and mental collapse, Martin’s 66-day journey pus ... Show More
32m 39s
Dec 2020
One of the toughest races in the world, Dakar Rally
It’s one of the toughest races in the world and it takes place in some of the most challenging locations on the planet, but beyond that, how much do you know about the Dakar Rally and the men and women who literally risk everything to cross the finish line? In this episode, we im ... Show More
38m 35s
Jun 2021
12 days of agony, ecstasy and almost certain defeat, the utterly addictive race, Red Bull X-Alps
Red Bull X-Alps is an elite adventure race, a unique test of flying skills and physical endurance – and for most of the men and women taking part, a competition they don’t have a hope in hell of winning. For 12 days, this exceptional group of ultra-prepared athletes will hike up ... Show More
15m 58s
Jul 2025
90. 🏃♀️ How to HYROX with Jess Towl, One of the World’s Best (Summer Series)
Today’s episode is brought to you with the support of New Balance 👟In this episode of The Mettleset Podcast, we kick off our Summer Series - a special “How To” series focused on giving you the tools, info and inspo to get started in a new sport. From running your first 5k to tra ... Show More
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Oct 2024
Savage Mentality: Masai Russell 24 year old Olympic Gold Medalist 100M Hurdles, winning mindset, being the underdog in Paris, Kentucky Wildcats, Track and Field competition, Real stories of Olympic Vi
"No one had me making the Olympic team, no one definitely had me winning, and in that moment I felt I proved myself right and I proved everyone else wrong." Masai RussellOn this episode of the Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist Masa ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2024
How do Olympians Perform Under Extreme Pressure?
Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Jake and Damian catch up to discuss and share the insights and lessons they’ve learned from years of interviews with legendary Olympians. In this episode, they explore the different types of performance, whether peak, high or optimal, and they dis ... Show More
15m 2s
Jan 2025
The Ice Mile
In 2009, Ram Barkai, a swimmer from Cape Town, in South Africa, broke the world record for the longest swim in freezing cold water. He completed the endurance feat wearing only a cap, goggles and standard swimming costume.Delighted with his achievement, he had a ‘Mandela moment’ ... Show More
9m 11s
Jul 2024
Alaysha Johnson: US Track & Field Olympian on qualifying for Paris Olympics in the 100meters Hurdles, having no sponsorships, underdog journey & goals to Gold
"I did it with no sponsorships. I did it with a black designer on my chest. I did it with a long weave and nails and lashes and everything that everyone told me was going to hold me back. I did it!" Alaysha Johnson was always counted out and overlooked. But after an epic performa ... Show More
59m 55s