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Iwan Thomas: My Olympic Training Regime, Michael Johnson Rivalry & Doping in Sport

Iwan Thomas: My Olympic Training Regime, Michael Johnson Rivalry & Doping in Sport

UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews
Sep 29, 2025 47 min
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<p>Olympic 400m champion Iwan Thomas opens up about the mindset and methods that made him one of Britain’s fastest ever athletes.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><br><p>🏃‍♂️The brutal training regime behind his 44-second 400m record </p><p>🔥 What it was really like to line up against Michael Johnson </p><p>💉 The hidden truth about doping in athletics </p><p>😫 How to push through pain, control adrenaline, and train smarter to run faster</p><p>💔 A raw conversation about mental health and dealing with the darkest moments in sport, including the lowest point of his career </p><br><p>Whether you’re chasing your next PB, curious about Olympic-level training, or want to know the untold stories from athletics, this conversation is packed with lessons you can use today.</p><br><p>WHOOP 👉&nbsp;Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au</p><br><p>Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer, with Vitals. 20% off Heights with code UT20 https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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