Every SwimSwam Interview (So Far) with Medalists from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Here’s a list of every athlete we’ve spoken to who won a medal in Paris (sorted by gold, silver, and bronze).
Josh Liendo Carrying Momentum from Paris Podium into 2025 NCAA Season
The Florida junior also previews the coming NCAA season, noting that we may see him competing in a 200 IM or 200 fly at a dual meet or mid-season competition
How Regan Smith Learned to Focus on Winning in Ways She Could Control
Smith carried this mindset into the Paris Olympics, where she won 5 medals, 2 gold and 3 silver.
Lani Pallister Shares Detailed Account of Getting COVID and Winning Gold in Paris
On the eve of the 2024 Australian Short Course Nationals, Olympic champion Lani Pallister was kind enough to sit down with SwimSwam
Todd DeSorbo Reflects on Time as US Olympic Head Coach, Preview 2025 Virginia NCAA Season
Todd DeSorbo is fresh off serving as Team USA’s head women’s coach for swimming at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Florent Manaudou on Swimming with Leon Marchand, Medaling at 4th Olympics, & Swimming to 2026
Manaudou is already back in the pool training with the goal of competing at the 2026 European Championships in Paris.
How Mollie O’Callaghan Transitioned from Sprint Backstroker to 200 Free Olympic Champion
Just before Tokyo in 2019, O’Callaghan had considered herself primarily a backstroke swimmer who swam sprint freestyle.
Katharine Berkoff on Bronze in Paris, Backstroke Starts, and Olympic Rings Tattoo with Her Dad
Katharine Berkoff secured her spot in Olympic history by contributing to a USA 2-3 finish in the women’s 100 back, earning a bronze medal
Carson Foster Loving New-Look, Bowman Texas Training Group Coming Off Olympic Success in Paris
Carson Foster finished his summer as a first-time Olympian and a 2x Olympic medalist. Returning to Austin this fall, Foster is going through a ton of change
Torri Huske on Winning Gold, Relay Starts, and The Public Under-appreciating Silver/Bronze
It’s no exaggeration to say the Paris Olympics was Torri’s best international competition to date.
Lydia Jacoby Looking Forward to Opportunities Presented by Going Pro, Focusing on LCM Season
Jacoby discusses her decision in addition to her summer of travel, going to New York Fashion Week, and what her swimming might look like moving forward
How Sweden’s Antonio Lutula Helped Guide Sarah Sjostrom to 50/100 Free Gold in Paris
Lutula discusses coaching at the National Centre, why Sarah Sjostrom has been so consistent in racing, and what were the keys to winning gold in Paris.
Despite Surprise Bowman Departure, 2x Bronze Medalist Ilya Kharun is Thriving at Arizona State
having built a life and community in Tempe already, Kharun opted to stay and train under Herbie Behm instead of following Bowman to Austin
Hunter Armstrong Describes Overcoming Losing Loved Ones & Depression to Win Gold in Paris
While the former world record holder in the 50 back narrowly missed the final of the 100 back, his freestyle seemed to more than make up for it.
Ben Proud Breaks Down Intricacies of Sprinting, Winning Olympic Silver in the 50 Free
In the last two years, Proud has loved swimming and now feels he can continue on for at least through the end of 2025.
