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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Jim Montgomery - US Triple Olympic Swimming Gold Medallist, FINA Masters Swimming Champion and the first man to break 50 secs in the 100m freestyle

Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Jim Montgomery - US Triple Olympic Swimming Gold Medallist, FINA Masters Swimming Champion and the first man to break 50…

FromTorpedo Swimtalk Podcast


Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Jim Montgomery - US Triple Olympic Swimming Gold Medallist, FINA Masters Swimming Champion and the first man to break 50…

FromTorpedo Swimtalk Podcast

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today's guest is triple Olympic Gold Medallist and the first man to break 50 secs in the 100m freestyle, International Hall of Fame Swimmer - Jim Montgomery.It was a delight chatting to Jim and talking about his Olympic experience; Why he choose to train under the "father" of swimming Doc Counsilman at Indiana University and the day a 100m freestyle race changed his life.  What kind of mindset did he take into swimming? What type of training did he do? and What inspired him to start a Masters Swim program in Dallas, Texas?Jim also has a handy 14 FINA Masters World Championships to add to accomplishments! He chats about why he has had to give up pool swimming, but in doing so discovered open water swimming.  He still coaches masters swimmers and owns a swim school in Dallas. The lucky swimmers he comes into contact with, benefit from his wealth of knowledge."Your potential is limited by your imagination and the commitment you are willing to make"Jim Montgomery. Contact:Jim Montgomery Swim Schoolhttps://jmswim.comFollow Jim on his Swim School Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=jim%20montgomery%20swim%20schoolConnect with Torpedo Swimtalk:https://www.torpedoswimtalk.com/
Released:
Feb 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast chats to adult Masters Swimmers from around the world, both pool and open water champions. Some are Olympians, and are competing well into their late 20's and beyond, conquering feats other swimmers are in awe of. Others have unfinished business from their youth, rediscovering their love of swimming and taking their accomplishments to new heights. Who are these superstars? Why do they swim? How do they continue to perform at such high levels. We discover the answers to these and many more questions, as we chat to each of our very special guests. So settle down with a cuppa, and listen to your weekly dose of all things Masters Swimming.