Almost three decades later… Hicham El Guerrouj’s records still stand. From being virtually unbeatable for four years to suffering crushing defeats at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, El Guerrouj faced heartbreak on the world stage—but his response became the stuff of legend. In this episode, I break down his journey from silver to gold, from devastation to destiny. You’ll hear how he used failure as fuel, rebuilt his mindset, and ultimately captured double Olympic gold in Athens 2004—the 1500m and 500