Two-time Olympian, by age 18, Katie Grimes joins us in the latest episode of Social Kick.
At age 15, Katie qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and is now a household name in the swimming world. Katie shares her journey and discusses her experience at the 2024 US Olympic Trials, having already qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the 10k. Was there less pressure?
We talk Paris, from the river eels to the 1500 and 400 IM swims in the pool. Katie is arguably the most versatile swimmer in the pool, which she credits to her training and coach Ron Aiken.
We end with her talking about college and her next choice. Big things are still ahead for Katie, we look forward to Katie's continued growth and versatility in the pool and open water!
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0:00 - 2:30 Social Kick welcomes Katie Grimes
2:30 - 17:50 Katie discusses some of her experiences with open water swimming
17:50 - 24:52 Katie recalls the challenges of swimming in the Seine River
24:52 - 31:55 Katie recounts her 2024 Olympics Trials
31:55 - 45:32 Katie shares her disappointment from 2024 Olympics
45:32 - 50:08 Katie reveals a few Sandpiper sets
50:08 - Rapid fire
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