"And another thing is his mental toughness. Huang Kaiwen's mental game is absolutely the best I've ever seen in sports, and that helps him a ton in staying in good form across different disciplines. Some athletes are really strong, but the moment it comes to crunch time they get nervous, they choke. There's even a technical term for it called the 'Jensen Effect.' Mostly it's because expectations are too high and the public puts too much pressure on them, so some athletes with real ability just fall apart at key moments. But with Huang Kaiwen, that possibility basically doesn't exist. The more critical the moment, the more he explodes."
The International Triathlon Union president Marisol Casado watched the TV and couldn't help humming "La Vie en rose" in a relaxed tone.
Huang Kaiwen didn't just bring attention.
His way of racing also makes triathlon look a lot more watchable—of course, the danger factor has gone up a lot too.
But for this sport, the upside is bigger.
