Alex Yee

2024 - 7 - 31

Alex Yee: The Triathlon Dynamo Who Left Rivals in the Dust!

Hayden Wilde Alex Yee - Alistair Brownlee - Hayden Wilde - Olympic Triathlon - Paris 2024 - Team GB - Triathlon Gold

Watch out world, Alex Yee just sprinted his way into Olympic history! Discover how this Lewisham-born star snatched gold from the jaws of defeat in Paris!

In a breathtaking display of athleticism and determination, Great Britain's Alex Yee has triumphed in the men’s triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Starting as one of the top contenders, Yee faced fierce competition from New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde, who had built up a 15-second lead. However, as they headed into the final leg of the run, Yee launched a jaw-dropping comeback that had fans on the edge of their seats. With incredible endurance and speed, he was able to close the gap and overtake Wilde in a thrilling finish that will go down in Olympic history.

Yee’s journey to gold has been nothing short of remarkable. Three years prior at the Tokyo Olympics, he claimed silver, an achievement that laid the groundwork for his future success. Now, on the streets of Paris, with the River Seine as his backdrop, he epitomised the spirit of competitive sports, showcasing not just physical prowess but also mental toughness. As spectators cheered along the route, Yee’s determination shone through as he powered past his rival in the final moments of the race, claiming victory in a style that few could have predicted.

This momentous win marks a significant milestone for Team GB as it adds to their gold medal tally, bringing excitement to fans across the nation. The jubilant reaction from the crowd and his fellow athletes was a testament to how much this victory means not just to Yee but to Great Britain as a whole. Following this win, Yee expressed his gratitude towards his coaches and supporters, acknowledging that each step he took involved hard work and dedication that went beyond just the last lap of the race.

As Yee celebrates his first Olympic gold medal, let’s not forget the incredible interdisciplinary skill set that triathletes like him bring to the table. After all, mastering swimming, cycling, and running isn’t just child’s play—it’s a Herculean achievement! Did you know that the triathlon originated in France during the late 1920s and has gained increasingly rigorous formats over the years? Moreover, Yee’s hometown of Lewisham has now officially entered the sports map of the UK, and we’re eagerly watching to see what this young star will do next!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Mirror.co.uk"

Alex Yee wins Olympic triathlon gold after sensational comeback in ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Great Britain and Northern Ireland triathlete Alex Yee was among the favourites to win gold in Paris as the men's event eventually got underway after the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Telegraph.co.uk"

Olympics triathlon live: Latest Paris 2024 updates as Beth Potter and ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The reputation of triathletes is that they are not the best bike handlers and these tricky conditions are backing that up, I am afraid. Some of them have been ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "220 Triathlon"

Alex Yee blows away competition with incredible gold in men's ... (220 Triathlon)

Britain's Alex Yee pulled out an insane sprint at the end of the run leg to beat New Zealand's Hayden Wilde to gold in the men's Olympic triathlon.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

Olympics 2024 LIVE! Men's triathlon after Team GB bronze in ... (Evening Standard)

The 2024 Paris Games sees a busy start to day five as both the women's and delayed men's triathlons kick off the action as organisers gave the River Seine the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Express"

Alex Yee wins gold medal for Team GB with incredible late fightback ... (Daily Express)

Alex Yee has won triathlon gold for Team GB in dramatic scenes in Paris. In an incredible finish, Yee overturned a 15-second deficit to New Zealand's Hayden ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Wide World of Sports"

Paris 2024 | Alex Yee wins triathlon gold, Kiwi Hayden Wilde silver (Wide World of Sports)

Alex Yee runs past Kiwi Hayden Wilde to win the triathlon in a thrilling finish on the run leg. © International Olympic Committee.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Sun"

Team GB win FIFTH gold at Paris Olympics as Yee triumphs in ... (The Sun)

GREAT BRALEX YEE clinched his first Olympic gold medal following a fiercely competitive triathlon in Paris.The Commonwealth champion ended the swimmin.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Athletics Weekly"

Alex Yee claims stunning gold medal in men's individual triathlon (Athletics Weekly)

Yee was around 12 seconds back to Hayden Wilde with around a couple of kilometres to go but started to eat into that lead and then overtook the New Zealander ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Alex Yee wins gold in men's triathlon with stunning late victory (Sky News)

Three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, Alex Yee won a silver medal in the individual Olympic triathlon and headed into this summer's games in Paris as one ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "News Shopper"

Olympics 2024: Alex Yee from Lewisham wins gold for Team GB (News Shopper)

Lewisham-born triathlete Alex Yee delivered a breath taking performance to take home the triathlon gold in Paris, overcoming a significant deficit…

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Alex Yee delivers thrilling late surge to gold for GB in Olympic men's ... (The Guardian)

Alex Yee produced a stunning finish to deny New Zealand's Hayden Wilde in the final kilometre of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Olympic Channel"

Paris 2024 triathlon: All results as Great Britain's Alex Yee storms ... (Olympic Channel)

The Brit looked to have been beaten to gold by New Zealand's Hayden Wilde but a last-gasp turn of pace saw him claim gold in the final metres.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Mirror.co.uk"

Paris Olympics updates as GB win two golds and BBC slammed for ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Day 5 of the Olympic Games in Paris could be another big one for Team GB with plenty of medals at stake in diving, judo, swimming and a whole host of other ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Tri247.com"

Olympic Games Triathlon results: Alex Yee snatches INCREDIBLE ... (Tri247.com)

In one of the greatest ever finishes it was Britain's Alex Yee who got the better of arch rival Hayden Wilde to take Olympic gold.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN.co.uk"

Olympics 2024: Team GB's Alex Yee wins men's triathlon gold - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Alex Yee produced a last-gasp gold medal in the men's triathlon on Wednesday with a sensational sprint finish, while Beth Potter claimed bronze in the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

The Brownlee moment that inspired Alex Yee to Olympic triathlon ... (The Independent)

Alex Yee won a dramatic Olympic gold in the men's triathlon after encouragement from his childhood idol on the side of the road.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Tri247.com"

Revealed: How Alistair Brownlee spurred Alex Yee to Olympic ... (Tri247.com)

Alex Yee came from the brink of defeat to claim Olympic triathlon gold at Paris 2024 - with a little help from Alistair Brownlee.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Runner's World (UK)"

Alex Yee wins outstanding Olympic triathlon gold for Team GB (Runner's World (UK))

Despite Seine-related scares, Yee triumphed in the men's individual triathlon, while fellow Brit Beth Potter bagged bronze in the women's event.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Commonwealth Games England"

Alex Yee: From Commonwealth Youth Games medallist to Olympic ... (Commonwealth Games England)

Two years after winning Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham, Team England's Alex Yee stormed to Olympic gold at Paris 2024.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC 10 Philadelphia"

WATCH: Team GB's Alex Yee wins gold in 'the most dramatic finish ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

With two laps left to go, New Zealand's Hayden Wilde was in the lead — but Yee surged forward, closing the gap between him and Wilde before blowing by.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Tri247.com"

Now Alex Yee plans to make Britain team-mate Sam Dickinson's ... (Tri247.com)

It was a case of 'play it again Sam' as Dickinson helps great friend to an individual gold medal at the Olympics.

Explore the last week