*A quick heads up! Alex and Kestutis’s connection occasionally breaks up throughout the episode, so you may see them come in and out of the frame at certain times. We apologise for the technical issue and appreciate your understanding!
In this exclusive episode of The Average Not Average Podcast, we’re joined by recent 2026 BWF World Champion of men’s singles, Alex Lanier, and his coach Kestutis Navickas. We delve into the victory and preparations leading up to it, the rise of French badminton, and insights behind their success. Tune in to hear all about training, the coach-athlete relationship, mental resilience, equipment, federation support, future goals and more.
Chapter Timestamps:
00:40 Intro & Post-Victory Check-In
03:13 Processing Becoming World Champions
12:10 How The World Title Was Built (Season Plan)
22:51 Staying Ahead Of Opponents
25:48 Support From The French Federation
33:12 World Championships Reflection
49:59 Reflecting On Alex’s Season
57:34 Alex’s Equipment Of Choice
1:04:22 Post-Championships Attention
1:06:13 Mindset Of Continuous Improvement
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