In episode 366 of The Physical Performance Show, Olympic triathlete Hayden Wilde delivers a compelling 2025 update on his athletic journey. Just days after clocking an extraordinary 27:38 in a Tokyo 10K — one of the fastest road times ever run by a professional triathlete — Wilde suffered a severe cycling accident. The crash resulted in multiple injuries, including a fractured scapula, five broken ribs, and a punctured lung.
In this episode, Hayden discusses the critical moments following the crash: emergency medical support, evacuation logistics, and undergoing complex shoulder surgery in Belgium. Now in the midst of a carefully managed rehabilitation program, he opens up about the mental resilience, expert support, and day-by-day milestones that are shaping his comeback.
Listen in as we delve into the following
“I know the team around me is so good that I’m pretty confident that I’ll be back on my feet pretty quick.”
“I can kind of see this as potentially an opportunity just to take a step back a bit.”
“I never really give myself the opportunity to step back and relax.”
“I look forward to the struggle, but also look forward to the process and how I deal with that as a person.”
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Podcast: Episode 286 of The Physical Performance Show
Podcast: Episode 163 of The Physical Performance Show
00:00 Start
3:45 Running a 27:39 in Tokyo
9:00 What did preparation look like ahead of Asics 10km event
15:00 Accident in Tokyo
19:00 Help and support in Japan
22:40 Surgery in Belgium
28:00 His doctor travelling to Japan to help in Hayden’s recovery
33:00 Surgery explanation
38:15 Pain status and update
42:15 Rehabilitation Plan
46:00 Upcoming coaching and performance
51:39 Finish
Hanne de Vet
Matty Hauser
Ellie Salthouse
Gary Lovelock – running coach
Dr. Sam Mayhew
Dr. Toon Claes
Sander Maes
Simon Bailiff
Mo Farah
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