Leah Hayes on World Champs Medal, Team USA, and Alopecia (PODCAST)

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman HodgesGarrett McCaffrey, and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

We sat down with newly minted bronze medalist and world junior record holder in the 200 IM, Leah Hayes. The 16-year-old member of Team USA walks us through her experience in Greensboro, Croatia, and Budapest that all culminated with a 3rd place finish at the 2022 World Championships. Hayes explains her training style and how she focuses on all strokes to keep her IM and mid-distane-free sharp.

Leah also dives into her Alopecia diagnosis and how she has embraced her lack of hair as a result. Hayes says our differences make us who we are and you can see the confidence that the young swimmer now has in and out of the pool.

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Opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the interviewed guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the hosts, SwimSwam Partners, LLC and/or SwimSwam advertising partners.

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Glast
2 years ago

Anyone else feel Summer M could break this WJR at will?

Ferb
2 years ago

Leah is awesome. I’ve been following her career and watching her do amazing things in the pool since she was 10. She has no limits.

Jean Marie
2 years ago

Wonderful young lady. A bright future ahead.

Lpman
2 years ago

Huge fan of this young lady. Incredible maturity for a 16 year old

Nonrevhoofan
Reply to  Lpman
2 years ago

Down-voter should have his privileges suspended.

Jessie
Reply to  Nonrevhoofan
2 years ago

Down voter is just jelly

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