Lewis Clareburt on World Swimming Title Win & Pukana, Going Viral at Tokyo Olympics & More!
Episode Description
Lewis Clareburt. The golden boy of NZ swimming. He won 2 golds and a bronze at the last Commonwealth games and recently became a world champion at Doha.
Lots of good stuff in this conversation- going viral on Tik Tok for his Olympics behind the scenes content, his insane training schedule and the sacrifices involved, the recent drama that saw him break up with his coach and move cities, coping with pressure and much, much more. This was a chance to tap into the brain of one of New Zealand’s most driven and talented athletes at the peak of his powers so I hope you guys love it.
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Brief Summary
Louis Cleber discusses his world championship win, pressure for the Paris Olympics, and personal journey in swimming.
Key points
- The Road to Paris 2024. Lou talks about his preparations and mindset as he heads into the Paris Olympics.
- The Challenge of Putting on Suits. Putting on skin-tight suits can take up to 30 minutes, especially for women.
- Training Regimen. Training involves 22 hours a week, balancing swimming and gym sessions.
- The Impact of Lockdown. Lockdown provided a reset but was mentally tough for the athlete.
- The Pressure of Competition. He shares the emotional roller coaster leading up to his competition highs and lows.
- From School to Bronze Medalist. At just 18, he went from finishing school to winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
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Episode highlights
- The Road to Paris 2024Lou talks about his preparations and mindset as he heads into the Paris Olympics.“I think this year will be a little bit different.”2:22Apr 28, 2024
- The Challenge of Putting on SuitsPutting on skin-tight suits can take up to 30 minutes, especially for women.“It’s probably the worst part of the preparation.”19:43Apr 28, 2024
- Training RegimenTraining involves 22 hours a week, balancing swimming and gym sessions.“If you miss a session, that’s someone else with an extra session over you.”26:43Apr 28, 2024
- The Impact of LockdownLockdown provided a reset but was mentally tough for the athlete.“I turned into a hermit, doing nothing but playing PlayStation.”28:46Apr 28, 2024
- The Pressure of CompetitionHe shares the emotional roller coaster leading up to his competition highs and lows.“The week of that competition... I was pretty upset with myself.”40:19Apr 28, 2024
- From School to Bronze MedalistAt just 18, he went from finishing school to winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.“I was lucky enough to snag the bronze which was pretty cool for me.”45:01Apr 28, 2024
- Memorable Olympic NightAthletes gather for a night of fun before facing security issues.“We were all just having a good time!”56:00Apr 28, 2024
- Olympic DisappointmentReflecting on a disappointing final after a strong heat performance.“I completely bombed the final.”59:14Apr 28, 2024





