Olympic Gold Medalist, Yannick Agnel talks about his 200 free win, Olympic Gold, Michael Phelps

Standing 6 feet 6 inches, Yannick Agnel, is so tall, like a giant. Yet, he is such a gentle man… while we also know how much he is a force to be reckoned with. He had a phenomenal 2012 Olympics for the French team: 2012 two-time Olympic Champion, silver medalist, and 4th in 100 free.

He now is swimming with Coach Bob Bowman, at NBAC.

Tonight he raced his training partner, Conor Dwyer, and they went 1-2 in the 200 yard freestyle.

He also talks about Michael Phelps coming to the meet, and how “that is nice of him”.

He also tries to describe the incredible feeling of the ultimate performance – not so easy to do (for anyone!).

To keep in touch with Yannick:

@YannickAgnel

Katrina Radke is an Olympic Swimmer, Sport Psychology Professor, Bestselling Author of Be Your Best Without the Stress, and 7 Ultimate Fitness Routines. She also runs a motivational, peak potential business, WECOACH4U with her husband, Olympic Coach and former Stanford Coach, Ross Gerry.

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Ella
11 years ago

Great interview! He seems really sweet and humble. It’s exciting to have him train and swim here!

Tea
11 years ago

It seems only a matter of time until he breaks the US Open record in 200/500 free.

Consider his 3:32 SCM world record. That’s 440 yards – with that race (only a couple more turns), he would have to close the last 60 yards in 30 seconds (like :25 for a 50), to go a 4:02!

Similarly, he could be capable of a sub-1:30 200 free. I always thought Phelps could go 1:29 if he really wanted it, so I hope to see a proper matchup some day.

bobo gigi
11 years ago

Thank you for the interview.
Good English improvement for Yannick! 🙂

SM
11 years ago

What a lovely guy he seems to be loving America good for him

bobo gigi
Reply to  SM
11 years ago

Yes. Very poised guy. Very nice. And an intellectual. He reads many philosophy books!

SM
Reply to  bobo gigi
11 years ago

His English has improved so much so impressive really? hes into Philosophy is that what hes doing at university ?

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Katrina Radke, MFT, is an internationally recognized Olympian, therapist, college psychology instructor, and a peak performance and health coach for many fields, including business, sport psychology, fitness, wellness and nutrition. She is a motivational speaker for corporate, educational and public events, and works with top physicians and health professionals. She …

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