Jack Alexy - American Record Holder on 45.9 Relay Split, 100 Free Training & Worlds - Episode 260

Jack Alexy is back. Fresh off Worlds, the American record holder joins us to talk about the mindset shift that unlocked his 46s (and that crazy 45.9 relay split).

Jack breaks down how training for the 200-free short course translated to his 100, the backend-50 sets he loves (holding 23s long course), and why slowing down his tempo produced his fastest swim of the year.

Also in this episode:
thoughts on the US men's performances in Paris and Singapore and the noise around it
thoughts on US Pan Pacs selection process
would Jack consider doing the Enhanced Games
competing in the World Cup for the first time this fall
how a goofy smile and chatting in the ready room is the new way forward

Enjoy!

0:00 - 0:57 - Welcome to Social Kick & The First Question
0:58 - 2:27 - Delbarton Swimming & The Olympic Connection
2:28 - 4:10 - Hobbies and Life Outside the Pool
4:11 - 11:57 - From High School to Pro: Jack's Journey
11:58 - 16:11 - Reps in the Pool: Training During the Off-Season
16:12 - 25:52 - Finding the Fun Again & The Ready Room Mindset
25:53 - 30:52 - Training for the 100 Free with 200 Free Workouts
30:53 - 46:07 - 45-Second Relay Split: Strategy & Mindset
46:08 - 55:28 - Men's Team Performance & The Future of Swimming Technology
55:29 - 1:02:44 - Enhanced Games & Audience Questions
1:02:45 - 1:06:29 - 2026 Pan Pacs Roster & Being a World Champion
1:06:30 - 1:10:43 - Jack's World Record Goals & Post-Meet Emotions

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