E171 - Sam Short: The Future of Distance Swimming
About this episode
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we sit down with World Champion distance freestyle swimmer, Sam Short.
As a key figure in the current Golden Generation of Australian Swimming, Sam shares his insights on the immense pressure that comes with following in the footsteps of legends like Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett.
We dive deep into Sam’s racing strategy, his love for attacking distance races, and his predictions for the world records needed to win at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Additionally, Sam opens up about the mental warfare involved in distance freestyle swimming and his affinity for embracing pain during races.
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