In episode 366 of The Physical Performance Show we welcome back Olympic triathlete Hayden Wilde shares a powerful 2025 update. Just days after running a blistering 27:38 10K in Tokyo — one of the fastest ever by a triathlete — Hayden was involved in a high-speed cycling crash that left him with a fractured scapula, five broken ribs, and a punctured lung.

Hayden shares the emotional and physical rollercoaster of his injury, including emergency support from his sponsors, a medical evacuation, and career-saving surgery in Belgium. Now deep in rehab, he opens up about the mindset, team effort, and small wins guiding his return to racing.

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in elite performance, resilience, and the real journey behind recovery at the highest level.

To listen to Episode 366:

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Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Running a 27:39 in Tokyo
• What did preparation look like ahead of Asics 10km event
• Day after Tokyo run: Cycling accident resulting in: Broken scapula, 5 broken ribs, punctured Lung
• Help and support in Japan
• Surgery in Belgium
• His doctor travelling from NZ to Japan to help in Hayden’s recovery
• Surgery explanation
• Pain status and update
• Rehabilitation Plan
• First week in Belgium with physiotherapist
• Three weeks at Red Bull Performance Center in Austria
• Planned return to racing in 10-12 weeks
• Goal to potentially race by end of 2025 season

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