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Episode 311 of The Social Kick Podcast features swimming icon and legend Chad le Clos. Fresh off an incredible performance at the Commonwealth Games—where he made history by becoming the most decorated athlete in the games' history—Chad joins the full crew to talk about his storied career, current mindset, and what keeps him driven in the sport. From overcoming physical adversity and injury, finding a renewed love for racing, and preparing for the short course season all the way to LA 2028, Chad opens up about the highs and lows of elite swimming, working with coach Delon Danhauser, studying Michael Phelps, and what it truly takes to sprint butterfly at the highest level.

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"Chad le Clos’s Epic Swimming Career | Social Kick Ep. 311" is an episode of Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories. Runtime 48 min. Published August 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.