Behind the Scenes Interview with Reece Whitley, by Phillips Academy

Join the Phillips Academy boy’s swimming and diving team at the 2017 Eastern Championships for a behind-the-scenes look at the final days of taper and, ultimately, an interview with Reece Whitley, the star of the meet.

In this vlog, the Phillips Academy boys take us with them through the final days of taper and on-deck at the 2017 Eastern Championships.  At the conclusion on the historic meet, host and cameraman Rick Ono gets to interview high school superstar Reece Whitley (tune in at 13:07 to see the interview) where fans get the chance to learn a few fun facts about the National High School Record holder in the 100 yard breaststroke.

 

 

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Rob
7 years ago

This is a great video! Great job, Andover!

ERVINFORTHEWIN
7 years ago

U rarely see Reece not smiling – this guy is awesome , one of the best future Us swimmers across the board – and having fun . I can only love this kind of attitude .

sprinter
7 years ago

So cool to get to learn about another side of an elite swimmer. Makes us realize that Reece is in fact a high school kid. Keep up the good work, Phillips Academy

itsnotbreastrokeanymore
7 years ago

Genuine. Approachable. Always smiling. I will let the new breaststroke rules slide for this young man. If he never gets any better, he is still a credit to the sport of swimming!

Tom from Chicago
7 years ago

Is Whitley 6’8″?

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Tom from Chicago
7 years ago

Yes , he is huge – like Peter Timmers or Matt Grevers .

Jamaican Swimmer
7 years ago

amazing

big boi
7 years ago

Reece*

Bob
Reply to  big boi
7 years ago

Spelled his name wrong…

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