In this episode of the Mindsight Podcast, we sit down with newly crowned U18 European 1500m Champion and youngest-ever Bannister Mile winner, Freddie Rowe.

Freddie breaks down his incredible breakthrough season, from battling a severe back injury that sidelined him for months to executing race-winning tactics on the international stage. We discuss championship racecraft, handling the pressure of going in as the favourite, navigating cross-training grind, working alongside Coach Pat, and eyeing down historic British and European records.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome back & Freddie Rowe introduction

01:50 – Bringing home European U18 Gold & dealing with pressure 05:16 – Breaking down the tactical 1500m final

09:08 – Overcoming winter back injuries & cross-training grind

12:06 – Football to track: athletic background & early beginnings

16:32 – Working with Coach Pat & structured training progression 28:35 – Learning how to win: Bannister Mile & Mini London Marathon 39:37 – Representing Great Britain & Team GB 1-2 finish

43:01 – Chasing European/British records & future college plans

50:50 – Quickfire questions & closing thoughts

Connect with Freddie:

📷Instagram: @freddier_8

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