Will Modglin Breaks Down His 100 Back American Record and Historic 20.00 50 Back | Episode 277

Описание: Will Modglin is redefining what’s possible in college swimming.

In Episode 277 of The Social Kick Podcast, we sit down with the new American record holder in the 100-yard backstroke, who went 43.26 at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite. Will also delivered the fastest 50-yard backstroke in history with a 20.00 lead-off split, coming within a touch of breaking one of swimming’s most significant barriers.

A junior at the University of Texas and a U.S. National Team member, Will talks through the races that changed his career, the mindset behind record-setting performances, and what it’s like training in one of the deepest backstroke groups in the NCAA under Bob Bowman.

Topics include:
• The buildup to the 43.26 American record in the 100 yard backstroke
• What really went into the historic 20.00 50 yard backstroke
• Training and racing in Texas’ ultra-competitive backstroke group
• The “back–breast” conversation and how he went 50.9 in the 100 breaststroke
• Treating every meet like NCAAs
• How his mindset has evolved after major championship experiences
• Where IM, versatility, and long-course goals fit long term
• What’s next as one of the fastest backstrokers in NCAA history

Will also answers audience questions, rapid-fire prompts, and shares insight into the training habits, culture, and confidence that have fueled one of the biggest breakout seasons in recent college swimming history.

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0:01 - 1:55 - "The 0.01 Heartbreak: The "Mysterious Horror" of 20.0"
1:56 - 4:24 - Speed Translation: High School Free vs. College Backstroke
4:25 - 9:01 - The Zionsville Underdog: Breaking the Carmel Dynasty
9:02 - 10:24 - From Underdog to Powerhouse: Life at Texas
10:25 - 13:57 - The Math of Underwaters: Mastering the 10-10-12 Kick Count
13:58 - 18:53 - Head Position & Race Cues: What Happens at Full Throttle
18:54 - 21:38 - Pushing the 15-Meter Boundary: The Psychology of DQs
21:39 - 27:56 - The Long Course Puzzle: Finding the 50-Meter Sweet Spot
27:57 - 31:41 - Sprint Group Secrets: 25s at Full Throttle with Coach Trevor
31:42 - 35:19 - Bob’s Special Treat: Brutal Morning Underwater Sets
35:20 - 39:23 - "The ""Hackett"" Set: Enduring the Most Painful Practices"
39:24 - 43:43 - The Accidental Breaststroker: Sibling Rivalry & 50.9 Speed
43:44 - 45:56 - Lineup Chaos: Thoughts on the NCAA Format Changes
45:57 - 51:38 - Chasing 42: The 100 Backstroke Showdown in March
51:39 - 55:25 - Defending the Crown: Texas Culture & Championship Mindset
55:26 - 57:22 - "Rapid Fire: Olympic Gold, Arch Manning, and Dream Sponsors"
57:23 - 59:26 - Challenge 50s: Surviving the Hardest Set Ever Written
59:27 - 1:02:37 - Watching Greatness: Leon Marchand and the Future of Social Kick

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