Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

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French backstroker Yohann Ndoye-Brouard joins Social Kick to share his journey from growing up in Annecy with his mom as head coach, to breaking onto the world stage and winning Olympic bronze at the Paris 2024 Games.

He opens up about hitting the wall in the Tokyo Olympic semifinal, dealing with racist backlash online, pursuing a physical therapy career alongside elite swimming, his infamous kicking struggles, and his goal of becoming Olympic champion in LA 2028

 

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Burnout. Origin stories. World Championship trials.

 

Anna Peplowski, Skyler Smith, and Isabelle Stadden sit down for their most real conversation yet.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The reality of burnout and how to push through it

• What it really takes to come back from three weeks of racing

• The origin stories that shaped who they are as athletes

• Why short course meters breaks even the best swimmers

• The training sets that test your limits

• What Westmont offers and what's next

 

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https://www.instagram.com/anna_peplowski/

 

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In this episode of Season Pass, Skyler Smith, Isabelle Stadden, and Anna Peplowski reunite to recap a packed week of swimming. Anna calls in from Astana, Kazakhstan, wrapping up the World Cup circuit after stops in Baku and Tashkent. She shares stories from the road, including a scary hospital visit in Uzbekistan and going a best time in the 200 free.

Meanwhile, Skyler and Isabelle are at UVA for the Virginia Pro-Am, a low-pressure short course meters meet ahead of World Short Course Championship trials. The trio breaks down their training weeks and what it feels like to race deep in the grind of "Rocktober."

The conversation shifts to the College Swimming League, where they recap recent matches, marvel at fast early-season swims, and debate whether the league should expand next year. They wrap up with meet-day superstitions and post-meet meal cravings before signing off.

 

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https://www.instagram.com/skylerasmithhh/

https://www.instagram.com/isabellestadden/

https://www.instagram.com/anna_peplowski/

 

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Elite swimmers Skyler Smith, Isabelle Stadden & Anna Peplowski kick off Social Kick's brand-new Season Pass series!

While Anna couldn't join the live conversation this week because she's competing on the World Aquatics World Cup circuit, she checks in from overseas to share her racing experiences and adventures.

Meanwhile, Skyler & Isabelle debate whether the CSL is pushing swimmers TOO FAR with 10+ races and just 2 minutes of rest, reveal their BRUTAL swim sets, open up about throwing up during practice and the mental battles of elite swimming, their road to making the Short Course World Championships, what happens if they DON'T qualify, why pro swimmers get paid to nap, and MORE...

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https://www.instagram.com/skylerasmithhh/

https://www.instagram.com/isabellestadden/

https://www.instagram.com/anna_peplowski/

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Introducing Season Pass, a brand-new podcast series from Social Kick! 🏊‍♀️🎙️

Go behind the scenes with elite U.S. swimmers Skyler Smith, Isabelle Stadden, and Anna Peplowski as they train, compete, and chase their dreams of qualifying for the Short Course World Championships.

Follow their journey through this exclusive 8-episode series, featuring real conversations, intense training, and an inside look at life as a professional swimmer.

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Skyler Smith - https://www.instagram.com/skylerasmithhh/

Isabelle Stadden - https://www.instagram.com/isabellestadden/

Anna Peplowski - https://www.instagram.com/anna_peplowski/