Skriv til GimlierneWhat exactly is ATHX – how did it start, and where is it heading?We have Jordan McLaughlin from ATHX in the studio just before ATHX Copenhagen at the Bella Center for a chat about the concept, the competition, and the thinking behind it.We talk about how ATHX is structured, and why the format needs to be simple, repeatable, and something you can train specifically towards.We also talk about affiliates and coaches, and the role that regular, everyday training at your local box plays if you want to give ATHX a go.And then we take a look behind the scenes of the event itself: 40 lanes, around 150 volunteers, judges, and a whole lot of logistics that need to come together when that many people have to make their way through an event in a single weekend.Jordan also tells us about some of the participants who have made a particular impression – including the older athletes – and what happens to your training when you suddenly have a date in the calendar and a specific goal to work towards.But this is Gimlis Master Cast, after all, so there is absolutely no chance we stay on topic the entire time.Naturally, we also manage to go off on a few solid tangents about excessive chocolate consumption, menopause, and, not least, how quickly a perfectly sensible conversation can go completely off the rails when the hosts usually speak Danish – and suddenly have to try to sound both clever and funny in English.Spoiler: It doesn’t always go entirely according to plan.Finally, we look ahead: more international events, a return to Copenhagen in 2027, and plans for ATHX simulations where you can try out the format before deciding whether an actual competition is for you.In short: What is ATHX, who is it for, and how does it actually work?Plus chocolate, menopause, and some slightly questionable school English.More or less.

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