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Today Brett welcomes Italian Olympian and sprint freestyler, LUCA DOTTO!
Luca is the Italian record holder in the 100 Free and first one under 48. He won Silver at 2011 World Champs in the 50 Free and is a member of the Aqua Centurions of the International Swimming League.
They discuss...
Corona virus. Getting back in the water. Running his own business (Luca Dotto Swim Academy).
The unfortunate passing of his far too young mother.
Why don't Italians come to America to swim in college?
Being a model for Armani.
Breaking 48 in the 100 Free. Getting 2nd in Shanghai in the 50 Free.
Believing in yourself. Do you have a champion's mentality?
Looking ahead to the Tokyo Olympics. Having young guys coming up and pushing him.
And much, much more!
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