Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273

Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273

Author: Social Kick November 13, 2025 Duration: 54:46
Just the guys this week! Luke, Bryan, and John are back in classic Social Kick mode — no guests, no script, just pure swim talk. The crew catches up on everything happening across the swim world: new records in China and Russia, Summer McIntosh’s big move to Arena, college season chaos, and even a few triathlon and high school highlights. It’s the kind of episode that feels like hanging out with your swim buddies after practice — full of takes, laughs, and real conversation about the sport we love. In this episode: Yu Zidi breaks a 13-year Asian Record 🇨🇳 Egor Kornev’s 44.99 lights up Russian SC Nationals Summer McIntosh signs with Arena — what’s that deal worth? Cal vs. Stanford, NC State’s “Raleigh Rumble,” and the Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge Ironman 70.3 Worlds and swimmers leading the way High school phenom Luka’s blazing times and Bolles’ new relay record 🎧 Dive in for the latest swim news, wild speculation, and plenty of good vibes — it’s all part of The Social Kick Podcast.

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