XTERRA Czech didn’t start perfectly, I was minutes down after the swim. But XTERRA isn’t won in the water. I went full Pac-Man on the bike, reeling in riders, then dug deep on the brutal run. Crossing the line 3rd at the ETU European Champs, alongside athletes I’ve long admired, was surreal. From age-grouper to elite, this journey proves setbacks don’t define you, fighting back does.

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There’s something pretty special about XTERRA Greece. Maybe it’s the warm welcome from the locals, the stunning Mediterranean setting, or...