About this episode
Zane Waddell, from South Africa, is the reigning World Champion in the Men's 50 Backstroke. COVID-19 messed up his last opportunity to break 20 seconds in the 50 SCY Backstroke. Zane, still training at the University of Alabama, is now preparing for Tokyo 2021 and the 2nd season of the ISL as a member of the LA Current.
Brett and Zane discuss...
Being recruited and coming over to swim in college.
Winning the 50 Back in Gwangju last year to become World Champion.
You didn't come to college as a backstroker -- what happened?
All about Backstroke technique.
Season 2 of the International Swimming League. Getting to work with Ryan Murphy.
And much more!
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