This week on Unfunded, Lockie and Lleyton sit down with Olympian and former Aussie triathlon star Ryan Fisher. From growing up in Brisbane and finding his way into the sport, to representing Australia at the highest level, Ryan shares his raw and honest perspective on the golden era of Australian triathlon.He opens up about his unconventional path, the struggles of balancing identity outside of sport, his love-hate relationship with triathlon, and the lessons he’s carried into life after racing. Packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and insight into what it really takes to make it in triathlon, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.Show NotesCatch-up banter: weddings, beers, footy finals, and Lockie’s birthday trip ✈️The latest triathlon news: bottle cage controversies, Hayden Wilde’s dominance, Jess Learmonth’s comeback & moreGuest Ryan Fisher joins the pod:Growing up in Brisbane and finding triathlon through school sportsEarly career highlights and making the Youth OlympicsTraining under Dan Atkins, the AIS, and influences like Courtney Atkinson & Josh AmbergerThe challenges of fitting into the Aussie triathlon systemBalancing passion, identity, and life outside of racingRepresenting Australia at the Rio Olympics and reflections on that journeyTransitioning out of professional sport and what’s nextSponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.

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