Ahmed Jaouadi: Double World Champion’s Rise & Training Secrets- Episode 257

Fresh off his double World Championship titles in the 800 and 1500 freestyle, Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi joins Social Kick!

We talk about the historic accomplishment and the couple years that preceded it, including the motivating experience of the Paris Olympics. Ahmed shares what it’s like going toe-to-toe with world record holder Bobby Finke, and why his turns still suck (his words, not ours).

Ahmed shares his thoughts on racing strategy, aura farming, and his decision to join the Florida Gators to train with Bobby, Katie, and countryman Ahmed Hafnaoui. Plus, we dig into training sets that sparked his Singapore breakout and why being world champion has only made him hungrier. Oh, and yes—he answers your DMs. Let’s go!

0:00 - 1:44: Welcome and World Champion Life
1:44 - 7:13: Audience Questions and the "Kick out of the water" technique
7:13 - 12:38: The Paris to World Champion Journey
12:38 - 17:29: The decision to Train with Philipe and the Influence of Coaches
17:29 - 23:17: The Evolution of Training and the Taper Funk
23:17 - 25:42: The Dynamic Racing Strategy
25:42 - 35:36: The Race Breakdown of the 800 and 1500 Finals
35:36 - 44:21: Looking Forward to Training with the Gators
44:21 - 54:43: Impact, Inspiration, and Future Goals
54:43 - 1:02:45: Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

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