Simon Thompson: podcast appearances and interviews

Simon Thompson, born on December 10, 1977, in Melbourne, is an Australian athlete known for his accomplishments in triathlon. He trains with the Tridents Triathlon Club in Canberra under the guidance of coach Ben Gathercole. Thompson has competed at the Olympic level, notably participating in the second Olympic triathlon at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he finished tenth with a total time of 1:52:47.18. He was also part of the Australian team at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, serving as a reserve and stepping in for Greg Bennett due to injury; he finished eleventh overall and contributed to the team's efforts alongside compatriots Brad Kahlefeldt and Peter Robertson, who secured first and third positions respectively. Thompson's career highlights include winning the Triathlon World Cup at Mooloolaba in 2005 and claiming the Australian long course title the same year. He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and has sponsorship from Avanti Bikes. Throughout his career, Thompson has demonstrated consistency and commitment at the highest levels of the sport, representing Australia in international competitions and contributing to the nation’s standing in triathlon.