YEE Alex

General
LOCKDOWN LIFE
He was able to train consistently during the COVID-19 lockdown, and particularly worked on the mental aspects of racing. "Because there'd been such a long period away from racing [during the pandemic], I found clarity in why I do what I do. Over lockdown, I found consistency in my training. Stripping back, going to train because you love what you do really came through. It's almost like an out-of-body experience. Everything feels, not effortless but very present. It's indescribable. You have to transition into a flow state to get your best results psychologically. There are specific approaches that I've worked with someone to develop and hopefully get me in the best mental state on the start line, and the presence during a race." (bbc.co.uk, 13 May 2021; podiumpotential.co.uk, 01 Jan 2021)

TRAINING WITH THE BROWNLEES
Between 2017 and 2020 he spent three years training with Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee in Leeds, England. Alistair won gold at the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016, while Jonathan claimed bronze in London and silver in Rio de Janeiro. "I was almost in awe of them. Gradually as things progressed I realised they're only human, but incredible and they have achieved so much. They're two of the greatest athletes ever to do triathlon. That's pretty surreal to be competitive with them." (bbc.co.uk, 13 May 2021)