About this episode
Brazilian Nicholas Santos has been competing at the highest level of swimming for two decades. He is the current World Record holder in the Men's 50 SCM Butterfly (tied with Sebastian Szabo). He medaled in the 50 Fly at 2015, 2017, and 2019 LCM World Championships. Just last month in Abu Dhabi, Santos captured his 3rd SC World Championship title at age 41. Brett raced Nick in the 50 Free at 2001 World Championships in Fukuoka. World Champion at 41! Enjoy! 00:00 Destro Swim Towers 00:20 Hello Nick Santos 02:00 Free vs. Fly 06:00 Nutrition 10:25 Swim Angelfish 11:03 Clean Food 15:00 Listening to your body 19:30 Desire vs. Relaxation 22:45 Staying Positive 24:20 Santos' Start 27:45 50 Fly Secrets 32:00 Racing is Automatic 32:45 Recovery 35:30 Retirement 37:15 Favorite Competitors 38:00 Ben Proud 39:50 Superior Swim Timing Support Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! SUPERIOR SWIM TIMING : Run a swim meet with ease from your laptop. SST is fully compatible with Hy-Tek and Team Unify as well as Colorado, Daktronics, and Omega touchpads. Tell them Brett sent you! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS : Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD : Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD Supported by: Fitter & Faster #swimming #swimcoach #brazil