In this episode, embark on a captivating journey with Katie Grimes, the teenage prodigy who conquered the Tokyo Olympics at 15 and is now charting her course for Paris 2024, having already secured her spot on the open water team. In this episode, Katie bares it all as she reflects on the highs and lows of her Olympic debut, sharing the details and emotions of securing 4th place. She shares how it serves as a guiding force for her future endeavors as she balances competing for Team USA this Summer in open water and working to qualify in the pool as well. If accomplished, she'll be the first ever to achieve the extraordinary feat of competing at the Olympics in both open water swimming and pool swimming events.
Immerse yourself in the world of open water racing through Katie's eyes - from the nuances that distinguish it from pool swimming to her initial experiences, the unique preparations involved, and the adrenaline-charged moments of navigating aggressive races and athletes.
Join the dialogue as Katie delves into her thoughts on swimming in college, the delicate art of balancing life as a 17-year-old athlete and regular teenager, and her unexpected passion for her recently purchased Corvette. Discover Katie's real thoughts about the highly talked about training culture at Sandpipers and learn what 'progress' truly means in Katie's dynamic journey, both in her athletic pursuits and personal evolution.
Don't miss this unfiltered conversation with Katie Grimes, where the lanes of competition seamlessly merge with the depths of personal discovery. Tune in for some heartfelt moments, some laughs and so much inspiration.
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00:00:00 Start
00:03:37 Katie’s Thoughts After Qualifying for the Paris Olympics
00:05:54 How Katie Balances Both Open Water and Pool Competition and Training
00:09:22 Managing the mentality of continuing to train for Olympic Trials for pool swimming while already having made the Olympic Team in open water
00:17:32 The Physicality of Open Water Swimming and how Katie overcame it
00:20:57 Katie Walks Us Through a 10K Open Water Race
00:27:42 What Katie is Taking from her First Olympics in Tokyo to help prepare her for her Second Olympics in Paris
00:32:06 Katie’s Reaction to getting 4th in Tokyo and having it go from disappointment to pride
00:40:00 How Sandpipers (Katie’s Team) has aided in her success and joy in the sport
00:47:15 Katie’s Thoughts on Swimming in College
48:10 How Katie Keeps the Balance of being an Elite Athlete and just SEVENTEEN Years Old?!
00:52:15 Katie’s Love for Vintage Cars
00:56:38 The Final Three Questions