{"id":5772,"date":"2026-05-13T12:44:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energy.golazo.com\/companies\/john-heymans-how-ai-got-me-to-the-olympics\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:00:21","slug":"john-heymans-how-ai-got-me-to-the-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energy.golazo.com\/companies\/en\/john-heymans-how-ai-got-me-to-the-olympics\/","title":{"rendered":"John Heymans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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How AI got me to the Olympics<\/h1>\n
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In this energetic keynote, John takes you on his extraordinary journey, from student-athlete to Olympic finalist, distilling five powerful lessons from top sport that are directly applicable in business.<\/p>\n

Part science, part story, fully substantive. John isn’t just talking about mindset. He has reconstructed his own path to the top using the same strategic thinking that drives the best entrepreneurs. He delved into the science of human physiology while building his own brand and community from scratch.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

John Heymans<\/h2>\n
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John Heymans is a Belgian long-distance runner who qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and finished eleventh in the final. He holds a degree in bioengineering and is known for his data-driven approach, which includes using AI to optimize his competition and training schedules. Due to his combination of sport and science, he is considered an inspiring example for young athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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