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Paris Swimming Preview Show!

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We will be going LIVE every day from 2:30-4:30 EST for the next 9 days in a row as we watch the 2024 Paris Olympics. Come watch with us on YouTube!

If you’ve already watched or listened to our preview show, don’t miss Michigan Head Coach Matt Bowe, who stopped by and sat down with Brett while he was at a meet in Irvine.

They talk a lot about Trials and Paris - Kate Douglass dropping out of the 100 Free, Adam Peaty’s chances of making it a 3-Peaty, and much much more:

Coaching Hunter Armstrong Hunter's resilience, particularly when he slipped at the start during trials but managed to perform well. Hunter's versatility in events, from backstroke to freestyle.

US Relay Team Strength The strength of the US relay team with the likes of Hunter Armstrong, Chris Giuliano, Jack Alexy, and Caleb Dressel.

First Year at Michigan Matt's first year as head coach at Michigan was nothing short of impressive. The Women’s team was the most improved in the country, going from 23rd to 12th with the Men’s team moving up from 20th to 14th.

Charlie Swanson Getting Charlie Swanson on the team in the 100 Breast.

Olympic Trials and Coaching Strategies Focus on specific events for athletes based on their strengths. For example, Charlie Swanson's focus on the 100 breaststroke due to its wide-open nature.

Olympic Preparation and Village Experience Importance of staying focused in the Olympic Village and avoid licking the walls.

Michigan Swimming Tradition Balancing tradition with new coaching philosophies. Integrating his focus on sprint events with Michigan's historically middle-distance oriented training.

Recruiting Philosophy Looking for high-character athletes who fit Michigan’s culture.

Enjoy!

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