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Katie Grimes made the 2020 Olympic swimming team at age 15 in the 800 free after getting 2nd to Katie Ledecky at the US trials. She discusses her entire Olympic experience, including getting 4th in Tokyo and how she was able to bounce back from that. Grimes also shares her favorite training sets, including one that she did at Olympic training camp and the Sandpipers’ “Janet Evans” set.
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I can’t imagine being 15 years old, making an Olympic team, making a final in my event, finishing fourth place in the entire planet, and feel like I have to “bounce back” from that. Some people are really just built different.
I honestly think she may be better in the 1500 than the 8. At the trials, Grimes nearly made the team in the 1500 (3rd at 15:52.12). Her 800 was 8:20.36 and went to 8:17.05 at the olympics. My point is, if she would have somehow made the team in the 1500 and was more like 15:51.02, I think she would have been able to produce a 15:40-42ish time. She just didn’t get the chance. She will be here years to come, mark my words
She will get the world records in the 800/1500 one day. Mark my words
She is and will be a great distance swimmer but I don’t think we’ll see Ledecky’s record broken for a while
Coleman, Glad I’m not the only one scared of open water swimming! lol. I’m doing masters swimming now, and haven’t joined an open water race!
Hate to be that guy, but can someone write out the sets? I don’t have 50 minutes to listen to a podcast today – but everyone else should!
Thanks Coleman for another great podcast. It was nice hearing Grimes talk about her experiences in Tokyo, training, and also to hear the wisdom she has at such a young age. Awesome interview!
Let’s go !!!!
Wow what a great interview! The fact she didn’t get a phone until she qualified for the Olympics is super impressive. And her philosophy on social media is so refreshing to hear. What a stud!!