America's Cup winner Jimmy Spithill opens up on injury, age and Kiwi rivalry.

America's Cup winner Jimmy Spithill opens up on injury, age and Kiwi rivalry.

01.10.2019: Spithill ready for 2021 challenge Two-time America's Cup winner Jimmy Spithill is fighting fit at 40 and ready for another assault on the iconic 'Auld Mug' trophy.

Spithill ready for 2021 challenge




Two-time America's Cup winner Jimmy Spithill is fighting fit at 40 and ready for another assault on the iconic 'Auld Mug' trophy.




The Australian is relishing the opportunity to once again go head-to-head against his New Zealand rivals with Luna Rossa, his new team for the 2021 edition of the Cup.


As the design and competition race hots up, Spithill spoke about his new challenge, turning 40 and the future of the America's Cup.





A belated Happy Birthday. You've already achieved a lot in the first 40 years, what's in store for the next 40?



To be honest I think I could have done a lot more, I'm really excited for what lays ahead. I've got a couple of really cool projects I'm looking at following the America's Cup.





Is the passion and motivation still burning as high as it was when you started out?



I'd say it's got stronger, once you achieve goals, the adrenalin and satisfaction you feel is very addictive and you want to push further.




You've recently recovered from surgery after tearing a tendon in your elbow. How did it happen and is it fixed?



I enjoy doing other sports outside of sailing, and I think the combination of that and the physical limits that are now on the sailors mean more injuries. I was extremely lucky to become good mates with Dr Robert Bray Jr - who founded DISC Sports & Spine Centre. They have fixed my teammates and I many times.




You are still at the top of a physically demanding sport, how have you done it?



It's taken me 40 years to figure it out. In the past I could get away with not recovering or eating right and this led to injuries. Recently, I went through intensive testing to understand my diet. I found out I was actually intolerant to a lot of foods, which was leading to inflammation in the gut and inflammation in my body, and then tearing tendons etc.




 
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