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Inside HYROX HQ: Mat Lock & Ralf Iwan on Elite Racing, Coaching, and the Future of the Sport

Inside HYROX HQ: Mat Lock & Ralf Iwan on Elite Racing, Coaching, and the Future of the Sport

Update: 2025-10-02
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Mat Lock and Ralf Iwan join the Rox Lyfe podcast for two insider conversations on the future of HYROX.

Mat is the Global Head of Sport and Technical Director of Elite Racing, while Ralf leads the HYROX 365 Academy and Global Coach Education.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Athlete licences, anti-doping, consistent course design, judging, and the new penalty box system
✔️ HYROX’s Olympic ambitions and the push to professionalise the elite side of the sport
✔️ The vision of the 365 Academy and the launch of the new Level 2 coach education course
✔️ The return of HYROX Youngstars and the next generation of athletes
✔️ The Sports Science Advisory Council, Red Bull Coaches Camp, and the first HYROX Summit coming to London

Two insightful chats from inside HYROX HQ that reveal how the sport is evolving from the top down.

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Inside HYROX HQ: Mat Lock & Ralf Iwan on Elite Racing, Coaching, and the Future of the Sport

Inside HYROX HQ: Mat Lock & Ralf Iwan on Elite Racing, Coaching, and the Future of the Sport

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