How the 'world champion persona' didn't come overnight for Matt Hauser
Despite being Australia's first male triathlon world champion in 20 years, Matt Hauser is still building the blocks towards his aim of Olympic success in 2028.
Australia's world champion triathlete Matt Hauser reveals that his ascent to the pinnacle of the sport was not an instant achievement. Hauser, who secured a memorable victory at the Wollongong triathlon, bid farewell to a 15-year title drought for his country. Currently, he stands third in the World Triathlon Championship Series standings, trailing Brazil's Miguel Hidalgo and Portugal's Vasco Vilaça.
Hauser has triumphed in each of the three events completed by these competitors. He expressed his disbelief at being crowned the world's premier triathlete, stating that it feels surreal and he must seize the moment before it fades away. Hauser's journey to the top was a result of numerous smaller goals and processes, for which he credits his long-time coach Dan Atkins and the performance environment they've built on the Gold Coast.
The sport of triathlon has evolved, with strong runners now challenging the dominance of the swim-bike-bike approach. Hauser's strategy involves leading from the front, minimizing the impact of these stronger runners, and maintaining a balance across all three disciplines.
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