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Luka Mijatovic Discusses Dedication to Texas, World Championships, and Training for the 500 Free

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam

On Friday, the #1 ranked recruit in the High School class of 2027, Luka MIjatovic, announced his commitment to the University of Texas. In this podcast, we discuss his decision to go train with Bob Bowman, his experience at World Championships, and training for mid-distance freestyle.

  • 0:00 Luka MIjatovic Introduction
  • 1:33 Committing to Texas
  • 7:17 US World Trials
  • 12:05 Chasing Dreams Since Age 6
  • 16:48 Pleasanton Seahawks
  • 25:57 First Sub-4:00 500y Free?
  • 29:35 World Championship Training Camp
  • 32:51 Losing 20lbs from Sickness
  • 34:10 Experience at World Champs
  • 39:40 Diet
  • 42:10 Upcoming Meets
  • 45:06 Chasing 400 Free World Junior Record
  • 46:55 Favorite Swimmer
  • 47:44 Competing at Berlin World Cup at Age 13

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges 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.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the interviewed guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the hosts, SwimSwam Partners, LLC and/or SwimSwam advertising partners.

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