Olympic legend Christian Taylor

Christian Taylor, the two-time Olympic and four-time World Champion in the triple jump, joins us on the eve of the Olympics to reflect back on his amazing career and look ahead to what is next. Want daily podcasts from Paris 2024? Last chance to join Supporters Club at 50% off. LetsRun.com/subscribe and use code GOAT50 00:00 Join the Supporters Club 01:26 Christian Taylor 02:40 2011, 2012 and his quick start 06:42 Changing feet 09:11 Rising to occasion at Worlds and Olympics? 11:07 Who was his greatest rival? 14:32 Greatest accomplishment 16:45 Missing the world record 20:39 The eternal optimist struggling at end of career 27:11 The butterfly effect 28:27 Michael Johnson track league 30:48 Future of triple jump 32:49 What's next? 35:11 Drew Hunter Join the SC to hear: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public For SC members only: 36:41 His expiring adidas contract, 2024 and future 46:50 Being coached by mom, transitioning from high school to pros 49:41 Getting into a Diamond League 55:29 Double thresholds and training 01:00:28 Doping talk 01:05:18 The 1500 final - Jakob or Josh? 01:09:33 Tinman and adidas contract 01:13:40 Being a dad 01:18:17 The roads? 01:22:17 Paris Olympics 01:22:57 Believing in himself and doubts Contact us: Email [email protected] or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com