Social Kick

At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer ever in the United States. After a breakthrough summer, he earned a spot on his first senior international team and represented Team USA at the World Championships.

In this episode, Luka opens up about:

• The tough lessons learned after a team-wide illness left him drained at Worlds 🌍

• His college recruiting journey, why he only took three official visits, and what excites him about training where he isn’t the fastest swimmer in the pool 🎓

• The brutal training sets that tested his limits 💪

• The Olympic gold medalist who texted him encouragement 🥇

• His bold prediction for the future of the 400 freestyle 🔥

Luka’s story is one of resilience, hunger, and fearless ambition. Don’t miss this conversation with one of swimming’s brightest young stars.

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