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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 1H 29M

The Mindset Behind Olympic Gold | Matt Richards & James Guy

from Exceed High Performance Podcast · host Emmaj.lawson

What does it really take to get to the top, and stay at the top? In this episode of the Exceed High Performance Podcast, Olympic and World champions Matt Richards and James Guy share the mindset behind one of the most successful relay teams in British swimming.Together with performance psychologist Tom Bates, this conversation goes beyond the podium to explore the habits, standards and culture required to perform at the highest level.From the pressure of the Olympic call room… to the honesty and accountability inside a world-class team, this episode reveals what it takes to consistently deliver when it matters most. We explore:• The mindset required to win at the highest level• Why winning once is never enough• How great teams build trust, honesty and accountability• The discipline and commitment behind sustained successThis is a conversation about more than sport. It’s about how individuals come together to form a team and how that team creates something greater than the sum of its parts.Follow the Exceed High Performance Podcast for more conversations on mindset, leadership and elite performance.

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