Professional triathlete. Olympic-level pressure. Identity crisis.

In this episode, former Portuguese pro triathlete Rafael Domingos opens up about the hidden side of elite performance.

We talk about:

• why some athletes dominate training but fail on race day
• the dangerous mindset of “more is better”
• how recovery actually determines performance
• the identity crisis many athletes face after setbacks or injuries
• which of the 3 athlete types affect long-term success
  

Rafael shares the emotional reality behind professional sport, leaving home at 15, injuries, surgery, pressure from federation systems — and why he enjoys training more today than during his professional career.

This conversation goes far beyond triathlon.
It’s about performance, pressure, regulation and learning how to truly trust the process.

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👉 Mach den Test und finde heraus, warum deine Leistung fehlt, wenn sie zählt am Race Day.

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