Hayden Wilde: Kiwi athlete on winning the silver medal in the Men's Olympic Triathlon

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

New Zealand has gained its second medal as Hayden Wilde takes the silver in the men’s triathlon.

Wilde was overtaken by Brit Alex Yee around 300 metres from the finish line, cinching the gold.

Wilde sat down to embrace his long-term rival on the finish line and immediately paid tribute to the efforts of teammate Dylan McCullough in helping earn him a silver medal.

McCullough —who finished 19th— dropped back during the bike leg to help his compatriot rejoin the leaders after he came out of the swim more than a minute off the pace.

Wilde told Mike Hosking that he did everything he could out there.

He said he can’t thank McCullough enough, saying that he deserves the keys to New Zealand for helping him get the medal.

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