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Alex Yee

Alex Yee is a British professional triathlete and distance runner from Lewisham, London.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alex Yee is a British professional triathlete and distance runner from Lewisham, London. He won the men’s triathlon at the 2024 Summer Olympics and also earned Olympic silver and relay medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. He is also the 2024 World champion in standard-distance triathlon.

Early life

Yee was born in Lewisham, London, in 1998 and grew up in south-east London. Sources describe him as having a multicultural family background.

Triathlon career

He rose to prominence in elite triathlon through World Triathlon Championship Series success and major championship medals. By 2024, he had become both Olympic and world champion over the standard distance.

Olympic results

At Tokyo 2020, Yee won mixed relay gold and individual silver. At Paris 2024, he won men’s triathlon gold and mixed relay bronze.

Running background

Yee has also competed as a distance runner, and media coverage has highlighted his speed over 5,000 metres as part of his triathlon profile.

Legacy

After Paris 2024, Yee was described as the most decorated Olympic triathlete in history based on his Olympic medal total.

Key facts

  • Won gold in the men’s triathlon at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
  • Won silver in the men’s triathlon and gold in the mixed relay at Tokyo 2020.
  • Became the 2024 World champion in standard or Olympic-distance triathlon.
  • Described by World Triathlon as one of the most decorated Olympic triathletes of all time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Yee?
Alex Yee is a British professional triathlete and distance runner from Lewisham, London.
What Olympic medals has Alex Yee won?
He has won four Olympic medals: gold and silver at Tokyo 2020, and gold and bronze at Paris 2024.
What did Alex Yee win at Paris 2024?
He won gold in the men’s triathlon and bronze in the mixed relay.
What did Alex Yee win at Tokyo 2020?
He won gold in the mixed relay and silver in the individual men’s triathlon.
Is Alex Yee also a runner?
Yes. He is also described as a distance runner, with coverage noting strong performances over 5,000 metres.
Why is Alex Yee notable in triathlon history?
Sources describe him as the most decorated Olympic triathlete of all time after Paris 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Yee
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, sport, Olympic medals, and 2024 Olympic/world champion status.
  2. World Triathlon — https://triathlon.org/athletes/profile/96742/alex-yee
    Supports: Athlete profile, Olympic achievement context, and Paris 2024 victory narrative.
  3. British Triathlon — https://www.britishtriathlon.org/gb-teams/elite-team/athletes/alex-yee_6726
    Supports: British nationality, major results, team status, and Loughborough base.
  4. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/alex-yee
    Supports: Olympic medals count, Games participation, and year of birth.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympics-who-is-alex-yee-triathlon-champion
    Supports: Lewisham background, family background, and Paris 2024 gold and medal tally.