NCAA Champion Trenton Julian on Losing & Finding Yourself Through Racing

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 Trenton Julian, who recently had a sensational showing at the 2021 Speedo Summer Championships, highlighted by a 1:54 200 fly personal best. Julian takes us through his last 6 months of racing from the NCAA championships (where he had more pressure as a leader and point-scorer on the team than previous years) to the Olympic Trials, where he made 3 finals and was on the cusp of qualifying for his first Olympic team in both butterfly events. Julian explains how finding a balance of being prepared and enjoying the process has led to some of his best races.

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Swimmer4life
2 years ago

Incredible athlete and even more incredible person. Thanks SwimSwam!

Bobbie
2 years ago

I wonder what athletes like him do in their free time. I heard he played Madden, not the smartest thing to do!

swimmer
Reply to  Bobbie
2 years ago

lmao if only you knew

Swimfan76
2 years ago

Lol is there something going on with Trenton? Judging by these comments it seems like something is up

Thomas
Reply to  Swimfan76
2 years ago

probably just some friends messing around

Probably
Reply to  Thomas
2 years ago

Probably

TJ’s Biggest Fan
2 years ago

Wow those pictures of Trenton are great. Did he send those in himself? I heard hes quite the photographer!

Last edited 2 years ago by TJ’s Biggest Fan
TJ’sLoyalty
Reply to  TJ’s Biggest Fan
2 years ago

I also heard that! Rumor has it he was taking incredible shots at the Olympic Team Trials this past summer. What a renaissance man!

Last edited 2 years ago by TJ’sLoyalty
TJ’sLoyalty
2 years ago

So inspirational. Trenton is really just a good hearted, loyal, and faithful guy. I bet you can really trust this guy. He seems like someone that would never do something behind your back. Thank you swimswam.

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