Best Mel Yu Podcasts (2025)

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Everyone Wants 7 Figures… But What Does it Take For You to Get There? | Mel Yu | Ep 48 15:21

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I crossed the million-dollar mark this calendar year in 2025. It didn’t look how I pictured it. It felt real, steady, and earned. In this ep, I chat with you guys on the 5 things I believe worked for me that got me over the line. Also.... nothing really changes because it's about profit at the end of the day and not just revenue! Crossing seven fig…

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US Open, Short Course Euros, and Minn Invite Previews | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 46:29

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are previewing the US Open, Short Course European Championships, and the Minnesota Invite.By SwimSwam

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Nate Germonprez Didn't Train Breaststroke At All Until Last Year 43:49

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As a Freshman at Texas, Nate Germonprez was training freestyle and backstroke, focusing on IM but also swimming on the 800 free relay. Flash forward year and a half later, and Germonprez is the #4 performer in history in the 100 breast, only .2 off the NCAA and US Open records. Listen to the junior at Texas as he explains what has changed about his…

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Will Modglin on 20.00/43.26 50/100 Back, Not Training Breaststroke & Giant Leap This Summer 56:03

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Will Modglin made a statement last weekend at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite. In his first swim, the 50 back leading off the 200 medley relay, he swam 20.00, the fastest 50y back in history. He went onto swim a 43.26 in the 100 back, breaking the American record and coming within .06 of his teammate, Hubi Kos's, NCAA record. Modglin also swam a 50.9…

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The Measure of a Man: Fashion, Success, and Creative Grit | Godwin Hili | Ep 47 52:52

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What happens when your dream business collapses? In this episode, Mel sits down with Godwin Hili, founder of luxury tailoring label Godwin Charli, to talk about the lessons behind losing it all and finding purpose again. Godwin opens up about burnout, rebuilding his life, and rediscovering joy through creativity. This raw and inspiring conversation…

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Rylee Erisman to Cal (2026), Derivaux to Texas, & Mid-Season Roundup | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 52:14

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss Rylee Erisman reclassifying to 2026 and going to Cal, Audrey Derivaux to Texas, and recap the first week of Mid-Season Meet pandamonium.By SwimSwam

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How to hold Gratitude in your Hardest Seasons | Mel Yu | Ep 46 14:25

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Gratitude is easy when life’s good... but what about when it’s not? Because gratitude and graciousness hit harder when sh*t isn't going to plan. In this solo episode, I share the heartbreaks and changes that forced me to slow down and look at what still mattered. These moments shaped how I hold gratitude in chaos, loss, and rebuilds. I speak about …

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NCAA Mid-Season Week Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 56:27

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we preview the major Mid-Season Meets coming up this week in the NCAA.By SwimSwam

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Cal's Noah Yanchulis Finding His Coaching Rhythm as Bears Rebuild with 20-Deep Freshman Class 50:18

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Entering his 3rd season with the California Golden Bears, Noah Yanchulis has already experienced many highs of coaching a college team. He's been a part of a conference champion team, chased an NCAA team title, and been a part of a Team USA coaching staff. We spoke with Yanchulis today about his time with the bears and how he's developed his system…

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Ryan Coughenour on Making 5-Figures Re-selling Shoes, Lessons Learned from Swimmer Grandpa 24:51

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Ryan Coughenour has had a full journey leading into his senior year of high school. His grandfather was an Oklahoma state champion in the 1940s and went on to swim at Kansas State University (when they had a swim program) as well as compete at the US Olympic Trials in the 1950s. He has supported Ryan through his swimming career and encouraged him t…

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Summer McIntosh Opens Up: World Records, The Ledecky Handshake, and Life Under Bob Bowman 51:51

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Today we have swimming superstar Summer McIntosh. She talked a little over an hour and nothing was off-limits. Before we hit record, she said, “Go for it. I’m ready to discuss anything.” We caught up during her three-week altitude block at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, where she’s working under new coach, Bob Bowman. And, of course, she recentl…

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From UVA to Texas A&M: Blaire Anderson on Culture, Change, and Coaching in the SEC 1:05:02

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We sit down with Texas A&M Director of Swimming and Diving Blaire Anderson, a coaching talent to watch in the coming years as she develops the Aggies in the new era. In just her first year running the combined Aggie program, Anderson has already left a mark, guiding the men’s team to a 5th-place finish at the 2026 SEC Championships and 12th at NCAA…

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Yu Zidi Asian Record, Luka Magic & New PSS Format | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 59:33

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss phenomenal age group swimming from China's Yu Zidi and USA's Luka Mijatovic and the new Pro Swim Series format.By SwimSwam

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Ben Brostoff, Author of "Trials: A Novel of Olympic Swimming Dreams and Redemption"" 55:16

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We’re diving into the deep end of storytelling with Ben Brostoff, author of Trials: A Novel of Olympic Swimming Dreams and Redemption. It’s a swimming novel for swimmers written by one. Trials follows three swimmers — Hunter Banks, Connor Mahoney, and Miles Green — whose lives are intertwined by one defining moment: the 2004 Olympic Trials, where a…

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He Lost his Mum at 14 - Now He Coaches Millionaires: How to Turn Your Life Around | Chent Thambiah | Ep 45 51:02

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Chent Thambiah is a startup entrepreneur and high performance coach with over a decade of impact across Oceania, Asia, and the UAE. He blends innovation, tech, and personal development to shape the next generation of founders and industry leaders. In this episode, we dive into his journey from street culture and personal loss, to global influence, …

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Caeleb Dressel Opens Up About Coaching Changes, the New NCAA Format, and the Enhanced Games 1:34:23

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This GMM podcast with Caeleb Dressel is wild. Ninety minutes of raw honesty, humor, and pure fun. Dressel details how he departed the University of Florida pro group on great terms. He and coach Anthony Nesty are clearly very close. Dressel explains his new training team, headed by Steve Jungbluth at Sporting Jax Aquatic Club, with heavy strength s…

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Luka Mijatovic Talks Commitment to Texas, World Champs, & 500 Free Training 50:45

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On Friday, the #1 ranked recruit in the High School class of 2027, Luka MIjatovic, announced his commitment to the University of Texas. In this podcast, we discuss his decision to go train with Bob Bowman, his experience at World Championships, and training for mid-distance freestyle.By SwimSwam

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World Record ONSLAUGHT in Toronto + NCAA Review | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:09:01

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the final World Cup stop in Toronto plus look at the college swimming action from over the weekend.By SwimSwam

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Swim Coach Matt Hurst on Mercersburg’s Storied Legacy And Why He Chose the Prep Path Over Division I 45:28

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Today on the GMM Podcast, we have Matt Hurst, head coach of Mercersburg Academy, one of the most storied high school programs in swimming. Mercersburg isn’t just another prep powerhouse. This Pennsylvania boarding school has produced 32 Olympians, who’ve earned 11 Olympic medals, including five golds, representing the United States and 12 other nat…

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World Cup: Westmont Review & Toronto Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:04:41

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the second World Cup stop in Westmont and preview the final stop in Toronto.By SwimSwam

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NCAA Overhaul: CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany Details Why These Changes Were Made 51:13

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Today on the GMM Podcast, we have Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). For the uniformed, CSCAA is a nonprofit member-based organization made up of college coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming and diving at the colle…

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The Return of Mel Yu after the most Painful Year of Heartbreak | Ep 44 15:34

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The Authentic Me Podcast – Season 3 What started in my childhood bedroom back in 2020 during lockdown is finally returning - and it feels right now! After a year of release and rebuilding in 2024, I’m stepping into 2025 feeling grounded, in love, and genuinely proud of the woman I’ve become. This season, we’re going deeper. Expect raw reflections, …

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World Cup: Carmel Review & Westmont Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:03:07

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Today on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the first World Cup stop in Carmel and preview the second stop in Westmont.By SwimSwam

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NCAA Format Change, Meet Recaps & World Cup Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 1:05:39

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From Santa Cruz to Watsonville Coach Lucas Sallas-Cunha Expands Swimming Growth 1:00:19

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Today on the SwimSwam Podcast we’re joined by Lucas Sallas-Cunha, head coach of Quicksilver Swimming in Santa Cruz. Lucas has spent his career building champions in the pool, but his latest chapter is about something bigger: access. He recently expanded his program into Watsonville, California, a largely Hispanic/Latino community where swimming par…

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Jeff Pease — 4 Decades of Building Champions at North Coast Aquatics 56:36

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Today on the SwimSwam Podcast we have Jeff Pease, a name that has been synonymous with San Diego swimming for over 40 years. Jeff is the founder, head coach, and team owner of North Coast Aquatics (NCA), one of the first coach-owned swim clubs in the United States, established back in 1979. What started as a bold idea has grown into the premier pro…

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Torri Huske Breaks Down Her 2025 Worlds: World Records, Medals, and a Coaching Change 25:03

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Today on the GMM podcast we have Torri Huske, who walked away from the 2025 World Championships with two relay golds (including world records), a relay silver, and an individual bronze in the 100 free.By SwimSwam

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Golden Goggles, Enhanced Games Financials, & NCAA Season Openers | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 55:40

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss last weekend's Golden Goggles Awards, the financial draw of the Enhanced Games, and top NCAA dual meets from across the country.By SwimSwam

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Georgetown's John Carroll Navigating Road Map as First Time Head Coach 33:26

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After stops at Auburn, UNC-Wilmington, and Virginia, John Carroll is now the head coach of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Carroll dives into his impressions of the team so far and what he's looking forward to as a first-time head coach. Georgetown starts its competition season vs crosstown rivals Howard University at the Battle at the Bur…

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Kaylee McKeown Details A Bumpy Road From Paris To World Championship Glory 27:34

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Today on the GMM Podcast we sit down with Kaylee McKeown, the undisputed queen of backstroke. In Singapore, Kaylee swept the 100 and 200 back, blasting a personal best 57.16 in the 100 and nearly matching her world-record pace in the 200. What makes this story interesting is what came before it. Post-Paris, Kaylee struggled in training, so much so …

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Jack Alexy Breaks Down Paris Struggles And His World Champs Redemption 52:53

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Today on the GMM podcast, we have Jack Alexy, a sprint star shouldering the hopes of Team USA fans in the run-up to LA2028. If you followed Paris, you know the story: Alexy’s first Olympic Games were mixed. He led the world out of prelims in the 100 free, then faded to seventh in the final. It was a tough pill to swallow for a swimmer sitting on th…

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Audrey Derivaux on Hardest Mid-Distance Sets, Winning 4 Golds at World Jrs 40:34

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Rising Multi-talented star Audrey Derivaux shone brightly this summer, competing at the World Junior Championships in Romania and coming away with 3 individual golds, a silver, and a relay gold. SwimSwam sat down with Derivaux to discuss what her training has looked like this summer and what her experience was like in Otopeni with Team USA.…

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How Rising Breaststroke Star Campbell McKean Made it Through World Champs After Illness 35:34

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18-Year-Old Campbell McKean shocked the country when he won national titles in the 50 and 100 breast in early June. McKean went on to compete in both events at the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, making the semi-final in the 100 breast while falling just .12 short of a 2nd swim in the 50 breast. He also swam the prelims of the 400 medley rel…

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Olympic 50s Qualifier in October, USAS CEO, & Ben proud to Enhanced Games | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN 52:03

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This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss World Aquatics' announcement regarding qualification for the 2028 Olympics in the 50s of stroke, the new USA Swimming CEO, and Ben Proud going to the Enhanced Games.By SwimSwam

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Rutgers Women's Swim Team Will Bring in Male "Practice Swimmers" 15:20

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Jon Maccoll, the head coach of the Rutgers Women's Swimming and Diving team, is taking an idea from many other sports and bringing it to the pool. Maccoll has brought in a number of male swimmers as "practice swimmers" to train with the Rutgers women's team. While they are not technically a part of the NCAA team (Rutgers does not have a men's swimm…

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Has Olympic And World Champion Cameron McEvoy Found The Bleeding Edge Of Sprint Training? 1:00:23

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Today on the GMM podcast we have 50 freestyle Olympic and World Champion Cameron McEvoy. This sprint star, known as The Professor, has done more than win medals, he has revolutionised training in a way I don’t think we can turn back from. Cameron, a graduate from Griffith University with a bachelor’s in physics and mathematics, trusts the data and …

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Ben Proud is Joining the Enhanced Games 9:09

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Ben Proud sent shockwaves through the swimming community on Wednesday morning with his announcement that he’s joining the Enhanced Games, essentially ending his competitive career on the international stage representing Great Britain. Although it’s not yet confirmed if Proud plans to be put on the Enhanced Games doping protocol, or race in the Game…

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Shaine Casas Turns The Corner Toward LA2028 With His World Championships 1:54.30 200 IM 37:10

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If you’ve been following Shaine Casas since his NCAA glory days when he swept the DI championships with a triple-win, this is the world stage moment we've all been waiting for. Shaine has shown flashes of brilliance, moments that hinted at greatness, but 2025 feels different. This summer feels like a corner was turned and the promise of potential b…

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16-Year-Old Rylee Erisman Recalls Lessons Learned at US Trials, World Jr Championships 51:51

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This summer, 16-year-old Rylee Erisman became the fastest 18-and-under in US history in the 100m free, swimming a 52.79 to earn gold at the 2025 World Junior Championships. That was just 1 of 8 medals in Romania for Erisman, who walked away with 5 gold and 3 silver and helped USA top the medal table. In this episode of the SwimSwam Podcast, Erisman…

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Fred Vergnoux Detail's Summer McIntosh's Training, Leadup to Historic 2025 World Champs 1:05:01

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In what was a surprise to many, Summer McIntosh, the best female swimmer in the world currently, decided to spend the majority of her 2025 season in Antibes, France. After training with storied coach Fred Vergnoux at a 3-week altitude camp, McIntosh decided to spend the rest of her preparation for Singapore in the south of France with Fred as well.…

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Katharine Berkoff on First World Title, Illness in Singapore, & Insane NCS Backstroke Group 53:46

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Olympic medalist Katharine Berkoff kept her momentum rolling from Paris, capturing 2 golds and a bronze in Singapore at the 2025 World Championships. This included gold in the 50 back, her first individual world title. Berkoff discusses competing through illness, NC State's crazy deep backstroke core, and winning individual medals at each of the la…

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Head Coach Braden Holloway Details Team USA Illness, Resilience in Singapore 1:17:11

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SwimSwam sat down with Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack and head coach of Team USA at the World Championships in Singapore this summer. Holloway unpacks in detail the highs and lows from this team trip, from the excitement of training camp firing on all cylinders to managing the sudden contraction of a team-wide virus. From …

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Regan Smith Needs Her Own Podcast, And This Is Why 1:21:52

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Today on the GMM Podcast, we sat down with Regan Smith, and this conversation only confirmed what I’ve been thinking for a while: Regan needs her own podcast. She doesn’t just swim. She explains. She unpacks. She brings you inside her head in a way few athletes ever do. Regan’s evolution has been painfully hard fought, and she’s grown into a pro th…

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Will Olympic Champion Kate Douglass Compete Through LA2028? 40:25

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Today on this GMM Podcast, we sit down with Kate Douglass — Olympic champion, world champion, and one of the most versatile swimmers in the world. From her Tokyo 2020 bronze medal in the 200 IM to standing atop the podium in Paris with Olympic gold in the 200 breaststroke, Kate’s star just keeps rising. Will Kate compete through LA2028? We talked a…

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Leah Shackley & Kennedy Noble Discuss Backstroke, US Dominance at World University Games 46:23

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Leah Shackley and Kennedy Noble, teammates at NC State University, took Berlin by storm this summer. At the 2025 World University Games, they swept the backstroke events, finishing 1-2 in the 50, 100, and 200 distances, setting Games Records in all 3 in the process. They also comprised half of the winning 400 medley relay, and Shackley won gold in …

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Lani Pallister Discusses Historic 800 Free, Katie Ledecky, and Move to SPW with Dean Boxall 1:08:31

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Lani Pallister is coming off a massive world championships that saw her win a hat trick of medals (gold, silver, bronze) and nearly upset Katie Ledecky in what turned out to be the best race of the entire season. After the departure of Michael Bohl from Gold Coast, Pallister moved training bases with Dean Boxall, but only started at St. Peters West…

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Kyle Chalmers and The Greatest 100 Free Field In History 1:08:02

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Today on the GMM Podcast, we dive into the legacy, battles, and future of one of swimming’s greatest competitors: Kyle Chalmers. Kyle burst onto the world stage as a teenager in Rio, snatching gold in the 100 freestyle. Since then, he’s stacked up eight Olympic medals across Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. Talking to Kyle is easy and fun. Thi…

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How To Become An Olympic Photographer 43:20

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Today on the GMM podcast we sit down with SwimSwam’s Chief Photographer, Jack Spitser, fresh off capturing unforgettable moments at the 2025 World Championships. Before we dive into Worlds, I wanted Jack to share his story, the journey that led him to becoming SwimSwam’s eyes at the biggest meets in the sport. When he joined us seven years ago, Jac…

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Jamie Jack Trained with Cam McEvoy, Tim Lane in Lead-up to 21.4 50 Free in Irvine 42:46

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Aussie sprinter Jamie Jack made noise at the 2025 US Summer Championships in Irvine last week. On day 1, he took victory in the 50 free over US Olympians Hunter Armstrong, Caeleb Dressel, and Brooks Curry, posting matching 21.63s in prelims and the final. But Jack still thought there was more in the tank. Taking a day of rest on Day 2, he time tria…

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Ahmed Jaouadi Reveals How He Learned to Put in Hard Work, Become 2x World Champion 37:15

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Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi has been on a steady trajectory over the last year. He's gone from finaling in the 800/1500 in Paris to winning two medals (gold in the 1500, bronze in the 800) at the 2024 SC World Champs to now becoming a double world champ in Singapore. Jaouadi sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his ascent to the distance throne, when he l…