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Making Waves with Brent Hayden: A Canadian Olympian's Journey. Episode 170
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Mar 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
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Canadian Swimming World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist, Brent Hayden, shares his incredible journey, from standing on the podium at the 2012 London Olympics to making a triumphant comeback after a 7-year hiatus.

Hear firsthand about his remarkable achievement of becoming the oldest swimmer to break the 48-second barrier in the 100m freestyle and nearly leading Canada to a relay bronze medal in Tokyo!

🌊 Key Highlights:

🏅 Olympic Glory: Brent reflects on his illustrious career, highlighting his Olympic bronze medal from the 2012 London Olympics and the emotions surrounding that unforgettable moment.

🔄 The Comeback: Uncover the inspiring story of Brent's comeback, the challenges he faced after seven years away from competitive swimming, and the determination that fueled his return to the pool.

🇨🇦 Elite Canadian Swimmers: Gain insights into the landscape of Canadian swimming as Brent discusses the current state of elite swimmers and the rising talents that are making waves in the sport.

🏊‍♂️ Freestyle Technique: Dive deep into the technical aspects of freestyle swimming as Brent shares his expertise and experiences, offering valuable insights for swimmers and enthusiasts alike.

🤿 Entertaining Swimming: Brent provides his unique perspective on how to make swimming more entertaining, discussing innovations and ideas that could bring a new level of excitement to the sport.

Whether you're a swimming aficionado, a sports enthusiast, or simply curious about the life of an Olympian, this podcast is your front-row seat to the incredible journey of Brent Hayden.