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Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Bursting onto the scene, Erica Sullivan makes her appearance on The Social Kick.
Erica is a 20-year-old long distance pool and open water swimmer from Las Vegas. Newly selected to represent Team USA in the 1500m, Erica claimed her ticket in a brilliant trials swim, coming in second to Katie Ledecky and holding off Sandpipers teammate Katie Grimes.
Selected for her first Olympic Games during Pride Month and with the games taking place in Tokyo, Erica opens up about her position of representation being both gay and of Japanese descent. Proud of who she is and unapologetically witty and charismatic, our conversation touches on the importance of representation, not just in swimming but all over the world.
One of the fastest up and coming US distance swimmers, we talk to Erica about what it’s like training open water in Nevada, her difficulties and advice with mental health as an athlete and her love of film (watch out Oscars)!
A joy to speak to and get to know, Erica Sullivan is undoubtably making waves both in and out of the water.
Enjoy!
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
The Social Kick is taking a trip down under before the start of Australian trials!
Our guest this week is Australian swimmer Alex Graham. Competing for a spot in his first Olympic team at the upcoming trials, we talk to Alex about his past relationship with swimming and the intense international competition in the 200m freestyle.
Commonwealth and World Champion in the 4x200m freestyle, Alex Graham is a fundamental part of the Australian national team both as an individual and relay swimmer.
Yet his relationship with international and professional competition has changed over the years.
In this episode, we discuss the mental and physical requirements of the 200 and 100 free, how to enjoy swimming in the moment and Alex’s personal journey in the sport.
A team-based guy who’s all about enjoying the experience, enjoy our chat with Alex Graham!
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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
400IM World and Commonwealth Bronze medallist Lewis Clareburt joins The Social Kick this week.
Deep in his preparations for Tokyo, the Kiwi swimmer takes some time to tell us about the sport of swimming in New Zealand and his surprise 4.09.87 pb at trials.
As one of New Zealand’s leading professional swimmers, Lewis shares his stories of overcoming adversity in the pool. From the public trying to jump into his training sessions to swimming in a 33m pool most days, Lewis proves that if you put your mind to something, you can succeed.
Motivated to lead the way for younger swimmers in New Zealand, Lewis decided to stay in his home country and continue to pursue his Olympic dreams surrounded by his family and friends.
Discussing his usual training routines and his love of Surf Life Saving, Lewis Clareburt is all about learning from those around him and pushing himself to be the best.
Enjoy our chat with Lewis!
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Recorded before her recent 50m Backstroke European Champion title, Dutch swimmer Kira Toussaint joins The Social Kick.
The short course 50m Backstroke world record holder jumps into her race strategy and mindset with us, commenting on the ISL and how her world record came to be. As well as explaining the creation of and reason behind her underwater kick and top arm pull out.
Often called a ‘fake sprinter’ by her training group, Kira talks about her 200m races and the external motivation that goes with them.
Top tip: don’t bet against Kira Toussaint! With a stacked 100m backstroke field and a lack of 50m races at the Olympics, Kira is intent on showing her talent this summer and beyond by using her full brain capacity and focusing on what’s important.
She trains to race, and she races to win, enjoy our Social Kick with Kira Toussaint!
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
British record holder and 2020 Olympian Molly Renshaw joins us for this week’s show.
The Loughborough National Centre swimmer recently broke the 200m Breaststroke British record at GB Trails in a time of 2.20.89. Qualifying for her second Olympic Games, Molly talks of her troubled relationship with Olympic trials and the moments that shaped her into the swimmer she is today.
We break down her impressive trials swims whilst looking ahead to her goals for the 2021 European Championships and the impact of the ISL on British swimming.
It’s all about mental preparation and technique with Molly as she gives an insight into how she replaces her negative thoughts and goes for gold. Enjoy and ‘be brave’ with Molly Renshaw.
Watch Molly in the current European Swimming Championships, taking place from the 17th – 23rd May in Budapest.
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Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Continuing our round of British athletes, Matt Richards joins us this week.
Recently qualified for Team GB, the 18-year-old put on the performance of his life at British trials. From 2019 European Junior Champion, Richards will swim in his first senior team in the upcoming Long Course European Championships before taking to the Olympic stage in July.
Richards has individually qualified for the 100m Freestyle at Tokyo 2020 and will most likely be seen in some of the most highly anticipated relays of the Olympics. Training at the Bath National Centre, Richards talks to us about his impressive trials swims, including that ‘stupidly quick’ 200m Freestyle final and his seemingly hard working, yet fun training group.
With a refreshing and mature mentality for such a young swimmer, Matt reflects on the ISL and the people that have shaped his swimming knowledge over the last few years. He’s determined, he’s fast and he’s definitely not one to be undermined.
Enjoy our chat with Matt Richards.
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Newly qualified for his first ever Olympics, British swimmer Joe Litchfield joins The Social Kick.
The Loughborough trained athlete has been recently selected to represent Team GB at Tokyo 2020. Alongside his older brother Max, the Litchfield’s will be just the third set of siblings to compete for Great Britain in an Olympic Swimming meet.
After his impressive swims at British Trials, which resulted in all new personal bests for the 22-year-old, Joe is set it make his debut representing Great Britain in the 200IM. And with European Championships later this month, his sights are set on securing more consideration times for the summer.
A British insight into the world of swimming, Joe analyses his races at trials, his involvement with the ISL and the future of the sport.
More than ever, the British are coming for the Olympic dream.
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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
The Social Kick are finally back together again, discussing the recent announcements of the ISL Draft and new Auburn Head Coach.
The 2021 ISL season is gearing up to be the most interesting yet. With a new and upcoming draft selection process, there is a chance for greater equality within the teams and greater competition all round. It might look confusing at first, but we’ve tackled the format head-on, commenting on the overall process and potential rookie picks.
We also discuss the recent appointment of alumni Ryan Wochomurka as the new Auburn swimming and diving coach. Bryan reminisces about his time at Auburn and Ryan’s potential to shape the team into something great for the years to come.
Grab a beer, comment your top ISL pick and join us in our fireside chat. thesocialkick.com
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Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Austrian ISL star and NCAA Champion Felix Auboeck has continued his dominance in middle-distance freestyle.
At the recent 2021 Swim Open Stockholm meet, Felix qualified for his second Olympics in the 200m, 400m and 800m Freestyle events. Not to mention breaking two Austrian records in the process.
Austria’s swimming star, Felix has trained with the best. Studying at Michigan in 2016-2020, his NCAA history proves he isn’t one to overlook. In 2019, his outstanding comeback after a surprising 200 and 500 led Felix to the long-awaited title of NCAA Champion in 1650-yard freestyle.
Moving to train at Loughborough University in 2020, Felix has thrived in a new training regime. A combination of threshold and race pace sets which have pushed both his mental and physical strength.
Listen as we discuss his ‘what-if’ preparation for Tokyo, the newly added women’s 1500m and men’s 800m to the Olympic program and most importantly: what it takes to be a world-class distance swimmer.
Enjoy our distance clinic with Felix!
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
The Social Kick are honored to have Dick Pound on the show this week!
The first ever President of the World-Anti Doping Agency and two-time Vice President of the International Committee, Dick Pound is a giant in the world of sport.
A chartered accountant and lawyer, Dick’s roots are in swimming. Representing Canada at 1960 Rome Olympics and 1962 Perth British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Dick held the Commonwealth record for the 110yards Freestyle.
Dick is the longest serving member of the IOC, playing a pivotal part in revolutionizing the Olympic movement in a multi-billion-dollar franchise by negotiating TV and sponsorship deals.
His drive and passion in the fight against drugs in sport has led to his involvement in world-wide news stories and controversies. Particularly, his work on the Ben Johnson drug scandal at the 1988 Seoul Games and motivation for change within drug-testing in sport.
Be captivated by his knowledge and motivation for change as we discuss his impactful career, Olympic involvement and remarkable cases.
Enjoy our chat with Dick Pound!
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