# Olympic Gold, World Championships & The Power of Letting Go - Malaika Mihambo

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Podcast: [Frodeno Going Mental](https://stenobird.com/podcast/frodeno-going-mental-7652943)
Published: 2026-03-09T02:00:00+00:00
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What does it really take to win Olympic gold and why can it still feel empty? In this episode of Frodeno Going Mental, Jan sits down with Olympic champion and two-time world champion Malaika Mihambo for a raw and deeply honest conversation about performance, pressure, identity and what success actually means when the lights go out. Malaika shares how growing up in Germany and experiencing racism at a young age shaped her mindset and pushed her toward sport — not as a way to beat others, but as a way to understand herself. She explains why she doesn’t see competition as something external, but as an “inner championship” during a constant process of mastering body, mind, and emotion. They dive into the defining moment at the Tokyo Olympics when Malaika fouled her first two jumps and had one final attempt left to make the final. Instead of spiraling, she sat down and meditated and produced the jump that ultimately led to Olympic gold. She opens up about why fear is a hindrance rather than fuel for her, how visualization is about feeling the morning after victory rather than the jump itself and why perfection is really just flexibility in disguise. Enjoy this episode! Ryzon offers high-performance, fairly produced endurance apparel for triathletes, cyclists, and runners. The brand is globally recognized for combining technical innovation with a clean, timeless design. Use the code "IRONMAN10" to save 10% at Ryzon (valid until May 31, 2026). More: https://ryzon.net/en-int/discount/IRONMAN10?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_term=goingmental.folge2 PILLAR Performance provides science-backed, clinically dosed micronutrition designed specifically for endurance athletes. Their supplements focus on optimizing recovery, sleep, and immunity without unnecessary fill…

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