The Armed Robber Turned Pro Triathlete

The short documentary series The Way of the Wildcard’ released every Wednesday tells the story of unexpected athletes succeeding in the most unlikely circumstances.
Born into a life of crime, John McAvoy quickly became one of the UK’s most notorious criminals.
Whilst spending a double life sentence, he decided to turn his life around following his best friend passing away. Now a world record holder and competitive triathlete, John spends his time working with young people who are at risk of walking down the same path as he did when they were his age; in an effort to show them there are other ways to make an impact in the world.
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“I got two life sentences with a minimum tariff of 5 years” You’ve got to love the uk legal system! 😂

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I use this video in class for the students I teach - year 7,8,9,10,11 ! Great inspiration and the power of sport

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Anyone can change. My story is no where near as dramatic but I turned my back on bad habits. It has to come from within.

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What an amazing story. Huge respect to John McAvoy for turning his life around. I hope he reaches his dream. Good on you!

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Can't put into words how much respect I have for John McAvoy, remarkable human being, an inspirational person

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That Darren sounds a great person to try to help someone. A lot of prison guards just take the money and keep the prisoners at arms length.

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Kudos to everyone involved producing this top notch video! The story, the edit, the inspiration... 👏

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The best video I've seen in a very long time. His motivation is inanse and its great he's sharing his story!!! More stories like this please redbull!

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Well done John, such an amazing story to have turned your life around like this - you are a real role model for lots of young men and women who are in a difficult point in their lives. Keep up the good work!

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inspirational and amazing to see him be so successful and turn his life around. well done you deserve it

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He is bloody amazing! that just motivates me really!

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I was in lowdham Grange with John and the rower was outside my cell on h wing and he was on it 24/7 really nice fella too

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A great vid .. An inspiration to all .. Good luck for the future ..!

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Well done John. And another great production by RB team.

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Extraordinary! Thank you for sharing how a lot of bad feelings can be channeled into good feelings

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What a great story. It's so amazing to see how far he has come. I am curious what the story is behind him getting our of prison when the judge gave him two life sentences.

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Eric A he was given 5 year minimum tariff. From good behaviour he would have been out in 5 years providing he was cleared.

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life x2 but minimum of 5 years to be served.

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I'm curious as to how the innocent people whose lives he turned upside down are? It's great he has be jogging or whatever. .

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This got me so hype!

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what a great story good luck to you sir

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Awesome!👏🏻

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How can someone unlike it?

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Perhaps he stole from them.

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Good on him, long may it continue

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Anyone know the background music being used?

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That prison guard is now a supply teacher at my school. Mad ting

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How can I get a copy of this to CD or USB.I am a Reentry/Recovery coordinator in a Recovery Unit inside a Massachusetts jail. I would like to bring this motivating story to the men serving time. We are not allowed KZbin access inside the facility. I have loaned out johns book Redemption many times.

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It's always some guy named Kevin that throws it off.

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There's a guy from Ireland called ger redmond ... you should do the same with his story

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I saw it early at 9.30 at woodlands school

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now if he rob again , he can out run the cop easily 🤣

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This type of support will never happen in the USA simply too many prisoners and not enough prison counselors and support from the government to reintegrate in society. In Europe you get a second chance.

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Good video

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Two life sentences with a minimum of 5 years... Well that's fucked.

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Ironman BTW.

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Wait, so he’s not actually pro?

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Are you from austria

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I’m 14 and I did my first 12 hour adventure race a week ago my team would’ve cine 5th or 6th and thats good cause we’re the youngest ones there and there were around 54 teams but my team mate pulled out and didn’t hand our score sheet in

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Life is suffering ... so get used to it!

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