Extra tickets have been released for a lecture by a world-renowned coach who trained two high-achieving Olympians.
Jack Maitland will speak about “The Art of Endurance” when he delivers the Isle of Man Sport Lecture at the Gaiety Theatre on Wednesday 18 November at 6pm.
The event has proved so popular that the original ticket allocation has been snapped up and the venue has released 209 extra seats, which are expected to fill quickly.
Tickets, which are free, can be booked on the Villa Gaiety's website www.villagaiety.com
Jack coaches brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee, who won gold and bronze medals respectively at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Jack will share his story of the Leeds Triathlon Centre, detailing the long-term development of the athletes, the coaching and the programme they underwent.
Trevor Christian, Sports Coaching Co-ordinator for Isle of Man Sport, said:
‘The lecture will be relevant to sports enthusiasts, competitors, teachers and coaches. It is a great opportunity for anyone keen to learn about Jack’s experiences in taking junior athletes on a journey to Olympic success.’
Previous lectures have been delivered by such high-profile guests such as Olympian and journalist Matthew Syed and Jamil Qureshi, psychologist to golfer Rory McIlroy and the European Ryder Cup Team.