The Physical Performance Show 94: Richard Varga - Dual Slovakian Olympic Triathlete & 4x World Aquathlon Champion
Jan 24, 2018
58:19
In episode 94 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer sits down with Richard Varga - Dual Slovakian Olympic Triathlete & 4x World Aquathlon Champion who is known as the 'fish' of the world triathlon scene. Richard is a Slovakian dual triathlete Olympic games representative, representing Slovakia in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Richard is also the 4 times world aquathlon champion – swim, run. Richard has been the Slovakian triathlete of the year an amazing 8 times and in 2017 the World Triathlon series voted Richard the best swimmer of the year. Being first out of the water 5 out of 6 times in 2017 which throughout his career means that Richard has been first out of water 33 out of 40 starts.
Listen in as we delve into the following:
- The learnings throughout his career
- The early start in swimming
- Growing up with a Mum as a swim coach
- Transitioning into triathlon at the age of 19
- 3 attributes for a great swimmer
- Triathletes that Richard Admires
- Lead up to the Olympic Games
- Rehabbing an injury
- Training and friendship with the Brownlee Brothers
- Performance Round
- Richard's Best Advice
- Richard's Weekend Warrior Challenge
- Richard's bucket list
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