Nathan Adrian Weighs in on 400 Free Relay, Why Top Seed Should Pick Their Lane

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We sat down with Olympic champion and USA sprinting legend, Nathan Adrian to get his wisdom through 2 days of the Olympic Games. The most interesting thing he said: we should start a petition that top seed gets to choose what lane they swim in at night. Why? Adrian prefers the outside lane for his events, especially a 100 free because that way competitors can’t ride your wave as much. Adrian noted that on the lead-off of the 400 free relay, everyone knows US star Caeleb Dressel will be out fast and they gravitate to him like a magnet, trying to benefit from the wake he creates.

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TheSwimCritic
2 years ago

I’d rather see a 4×200 medley relay than a mixed gender relay

torchbearer
2 years ago

No one has mentioned picking your opponent to the side you breathe!!!

Tea rex
2 years ago

if all teams pick, being first is a disadvantage.
Ok, second place team, do you want to be right next to the leaders or far away?

The unoriginal Tim
2 years ago

Nathan Adrian is such a great guy. Really interesting to hear his thoughts.

moonlight
2 years ago

NBC should hire Nathan as an Olympic commentator. Maybe we’ll see Beisel and Nathan as the main commentators by 2028?

Cate
2 years ago

Full disclosure: Nathan Adrian is my favorite swimmer. No one can say anything bad about him. There’s a reason the word “fan” derives from the word “fanatic”. 😁😠😉

Cate
2 years ago

Love your podcasts, Coleman

NJones
2 years ago

This could be a very “ISL”interesting strategy…. Ie top seeds going in get lane pic etc. Other possibilities…

dresselgoat
Reply to  NJones
2 years ago

A really good call actually

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