2021 Olympic Trials Wave I Video Roundup – Day 2
We saw names from last night such as Autumn Haebig, Patrick Sammon and Katie Trace place 2nd in events while new names came to the forefront
Katie Trace “I could feel the energy coming from the stadium”
In an incredible turn of events, the 7th seed won the race. OSU’s Katie Trace, in a classic display of “outside smoke”, led for the majority of the race
Hayden Miller: “I just wanted to get it over with so I would not throw up”
The 16-year-old came home in a blistering 31.39, dropping nearly 5 seconds to dip under 8:40 for the first time in her career
Autumn Haebig on 100 Back Win: “I wasn’t expecting to really do that well”
After not swimming a best time in the LCM 100 back in several years, Nebraska’s Autumn Haebig swam 2 today on Day 1 of Wave I Trials
Garrett McGovern on Going 1-2 with Navy Teammate in 800 Free
It was the pair of Navy boys who touched first and advanced to Wave II next week. Neither McGovern or Johnson swam a PR, but they ultimately got the job done
17-Year-Old Patrick Sammon on Breaking 50-Second Barrier to Win Wave I 100 Free
Sammon held strong with a very slight lead through the 2nd 50, extending into the finish to touch as the only 49 in the field. The swim was a personal best
Camille Spink on Last 15m: “It’s the part of the race where you need guts”
Spink extended her lead heading into the finish, registering a 55.26 and making her #13 all-time among 15-16 year old girls
Carl Bloebaum Describes the Electric Environment of Wave I Trials
Mason Manta Rays’ Carl Bloebaum doubled down on his lifetime best prelims swim, tearing to a new personal mark of 1:58.90
2021 Olympic Trials Wave I Video Roundup – Day 1
We go through and give you some of our highlight swims from the first finals session of Wave I, many of which were from 18-unders
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Nathan Mundt on Becoming Head Coach of Iowa After Team Cuts Men’s Program
Mundt takes over after 17-year head coach Marc Long declined the opportunity to continue with the program when the men’s team was cut.
Michael Andrew on Sacrifice, Trials Prep & MA Swim Academy on Champion’s Mojo
Michael returns to the podcast to talk about his recent success, the sacrifices he’s made and embracing his talent and hard work.
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