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Florent Manaudou is the 2012 Olympic Champion in the Men's 50 Freestyle. Anthony Ervin clipped him in 2016 to mess up his bid to win back-to-back Olympic titles. Florent retired and became a professional handball player. He has since come out of retirement to join Energy Standard as part of the International Swimming League.
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Show Notes:
How do a sister and a brother both win Olympic Gold? Laure leading the way.
Reminiscing about the 2000 Olympics. Wanting to be just like Ian Thorpe.
Roman Barnier, James Gibson, and the work they've done together.
Making the decision between going after the 100 Fly or the 50 Free. After 2011 World Championships, he decided the 50 Free was it. The only problem is he had to beat his French compatriots first.
Winning the 50 Free at the 2012 London Olympics. Beating out his brother-in-law.
Becoming Olympic Champion at 21 years old: it was difficult.
Getting beat by Anthony Ervin at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Playing professional handball.
Can you break 21 in the 50 LCM Free?
What's it like to race Caeleb Dressel?
"I love it!" - Florent Manaudou
Who is the best sprinter in swimming history?
And much more!
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