Ultraman world champion Richard Thompson prepared for the world championships in Hawaii by doing a lot of mindset work.

And it paid off, winning the world title again.

The Sunshine Coast ultra-endurance athlete said it’s a long three days competing, and it’s important to pace yourself emotionally to make it through.

It’s not just about the physical challenge, it’s also about a lot of “mindset work” as he explained on Wide World of Sports presenter Peter Psaltis.

After a tough day one, he thought it may not have been his time, but he regained his strength and made up for lost time on day two.

Press PLAY below to hear how he recovered and won