Lewisham-born triathlete Alex Yee delivered a breathtaking performance to take home the triathlon gold in Paris, overcoming a significant deficit in the final moments of the race.

The 26-year-old was the event favourite but found himself trailing New Zealand's Hayden Wilde with just one lap to go.

Yee's hopes seemed dashed as he lagged 14 seconds behind, but he mounted an incredible surge in the last few hundred metres to seize victory.

Starting in 18th place after the swim, Yee fought his way into the lead group during the cycling segment.

It was on the run that Yee truly shined, propelled forward by teammate Sam Dickinson.

After helping set the pace, Dickinson handed over the lead to Yee at the start of the first lap.

However, Wilde put up a fierce challenge, pushing past Yee before the Brit made his decisive move to secure the win.

This victory adds to Yee's impressive record, including his Tokyo mixed relay gold, solidifying his status as a top competitor in the sport.

Alex Yee is a British triathlete and distance runner, born on February 18, 1998, in Lewisham.

Known for his remarkable achievements in both triathlon and athletics, Yee has established himself as one of the leading athletes in his field as evident after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics today (Wednesday).

Yee grew up in Brockley and attended Kingsdale Foundation School and then Lewisham College.

He later pursued a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University.

Yee started his athletic career as a runner, showing promise in cross country and track events from a young age.

His proficiency in running eventually led him to pursue triathlon, a sport that combines swimming, cycling, and running.

Yee won a silver medal in the men’s individual triathlon event and a gold medal in the mixed relay triathlon event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Alex Yee continues to be an inspiring figure in the world of triathlon and athletics, with a promising future ahead as he continues to compete and achieve new milestones.