Rex Maurer Discusses Move to Texas, Bowman Training, and 500 Free American Record

Rex Maurer is coming off of the meet of is career, going 6-for-6 in lifetime bests across freestyle, backstroke, and IM events. This was highlighted by a 4:04.45 in the 500 free, which broke the hours-old American record set my his Texas training partner, Carson Foster. Maurer gives perspective on why he left Stanford to come to Texas, what training with Bob Bowman is like, and how the longhorns look to approach the rest of the NCAA season.

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Swimswam follower
2 hours ago

I believe he’s America’s answer to Leon Marchand. He’s an animal in practice and he’ll be key in 2028 Olympics in the 4×200 freestyle. The 500 translates well to the 200 meter freestyle.

Zippo
5 hours ago

How tall is Rex? He mentioned he wasn’t big like Alexy and Hobson, but he doesn’t look small.

Caleb
Reply to  Zippo
4 hours ago

he’s tall (though not Alexy-tall) but one of these things is not like others

W_P_1
Reply to  Zippo
2 hours ago

He’s tall, probably around 6’5-6’6 but, more of a Yannik Agnel build than Hobson and Alexy.

Last edited 2 hours ago by W_P_1
Long Strokes
5 hours ago

Awesome cover photo, he looks like the Terminator!

Queens
6 hours ago

Well spoken. πŸ€˜πŸΌπŸ€ πŸ‚

Orange Mandela
6 hours ago

I wish Rex great success in the coming years. He comes across as thoughtful and articulate. I remember seeing him and his brother hanging around Avery pool when they were youngsters: he’s come a long way. Lea’s got to be very proud!

Another fine interview, Coleman β€” right up there with your post-Olympics one with Hunter Armstrong.

I hereby vote Coleman as the β€œSwimSwam” employee of the year!

swimster
7 hours ago

and I was sure that Leon Marchand would be the first under 4 in the 500 …

This Guy
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
6 hours ago

You know something we don’t?

2Fat4Speed
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
4 hours ago

We need to will this into existence!

Think TCU, Dean Ferris etc.

HaveYouNoShame
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
4 hours ago

The reason he gave was that he needed a break and he’s still in Europe, no?

Eh I’ll play along I’d love to see him in off events like the 200 back

Horninco
Reply to  swimster
3 hours ago

There’s always 2025 NCAA’s……..

Old Swim Coach
Reply to  Horninco
3 hours ago

YES. THIS.

bobthebuilderrocks
Reply to  Horninco
3 hours ago

So Leon’s the 3rd guy?

Bobthebuilderrrocks
8 hours ago

THANK YOU COLEMAN!!! πŸπŸπŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ™ŒπŸ»ο»Ώ

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Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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