About this episode

Emma Jeffcoat shares her remarkable journey of recovery and nutrition transformation after surgery, highlighting her achievements as an elite triathlete.

What does it actually take to recover from surgery in half the expected time and come back stronger than ever? Australian elite triathlete Emma Jeffcoat did exactly that — and she's on the podcast to break down how. About Emma Jeffcoat Emma Jeffcoat is an Australian elite triathlete and Tokyo 2020 Olympian based on Sydney's Northern Beaches. A former surf lifesaving ironwoman and registered nurse, Emma switched to triathlon in 2015 and hasn't looked back. She is a Mixed Team Relay World Champion (2024), Australian Elite National Champion (2021) and multiple World Cup winner. Known for her powerful racing, fierce resilience and trademark smile across every finish line, Emma is now also joining the NSW Fire Brigade — all while gunning for a mixed relay gold medal at the 2028 LA Olympics. Connect with Emma: Website: emmajeffcoat.com.au Instagram: @emmajeffcoat About This Episode Emma first joined the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast all the way back in Episode 91 — Life of an Elite Australian Triathlete. Three years later she is back, and what a journey it has been. Mixed Team Relay World Champion. A new career with the NSW Fire Brigade. An acute ankle…

People in this episode

Host: Taryn Richardson

Guest: Emma Jeffcoat

Topics covered

• nutrition
• triathlon
• recovery
• athlete performance
• inspiration
• surgery recovery

Keywords

• nutrition
• triathlon
• recovery
• Emma Jeffcoat
• athlete
• surgery
• performance
• RED-S
• amenorrhea

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NSW Fire Brigade

Places: Australia, Tokyo

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