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#180: From Tradition to 20.88: A New Way to Train?

Swimming

#180: From Tradition to 20.88: A New Way to Train?

Freestyle Media›
Apr 6, 202653:05

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Episode Notes

We discuss the radical training behind the fastest man in the world. Sonny Trigg shares what he learned from spending time in Brisbane with Cameron McEvoy.

Fresh from witnessing the build-up to McEvoy’s world record-breaking 50m freestyle (20.88), Sonny gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at a programme that’s turning traditional swim training on its head.

We explore the relentless focus on marginal gains, the team and environment that support it, and the mindset shift that allowed McEvoy to completely reinvent how he trains - with remarkable results. We also look what other swimmers can take from this approach (and there’s more than you might think, whether you’re a sprinter or not).

This is a fascinating, thought-provoking look at what it took to become the fastest in the world - and what elements of that journey might apply to you.

Huge thanks to Sonny, aka TheSwimSuitGuy, for joining Helen Gorman on the podcast.

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