Imagine standing behind the blocks knowing that everything, years of training, sacrifice, and your Olympic dream, comes down to this one race. That was the reality for Brianna Throssell at the 2016 Olympic Trials, where she had just one shot to make the team. In this episode, Brianna takes us behind the scenes of her Olympic journey, what it felt like to step onto the world’s biggest stage for the first time, the nerves, the lessons, and the moments that shaped her career.

From grueling training camps in Thailand To the mindset shifts that helped her break through. She says an honest and inspiring look at the highs and lows of elite swimming. Plus we dive into what’s next for her as she steps away from the pool for now and explores life beyond full time training. If you’re looking for insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level and the mental resilience that fuels champions, you won’t want to miss this one.

Let’s get into the podcast.

01:59 Most Nerve Wracking Race
3:58 Rio, Tokyo and Paris
05:46 Pivotal Moments
09:03 Change In Environment
12:28 Hardest Training Sets
20:57 Training Camp Schedules
22:23 Social Media During Training
24:16 Visualization/ Mental Rehearsal
27:14 Developing Technique
28:59 Increasing The Power of Kick
30:18 Character Traits and Skills
33:36 Being Able To Say Yes To Opportunities
35:45 Future Plans
36:45 Core Lessons: Resilience

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