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My Take
What strikes me about Alex Yee is how quietly relentless he is. Winning both the Olympic and World triathlon titles in 2024 is the kind of feat that should make headlines for weeks, yet he carries it with the same low-key composure he shows on the run. As someone with a genuine middle-distance background, his closing speed off the bike is almost unfair, and I suspect that foot speed is the real difference between him and the field. Honoured with an MBE before he even turned twenty-five, this Lewisham-born athlete feels like a craftsman first and a star second. I'm fascinated to see how far he can stretch his prime.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Yee
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・イー
- Reading
- あれっくす・いー
- Born
- February 18, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Lewisham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- triathlete / middle-distance runner
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Member of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Yee born?
Born February 18, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Alex Yee from?
Alex Yee is from Lewisham, United Kingdom.
What does Alex Yee do?
Alex Yee works as triathlete, middle-distance runner.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.