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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

18 Is the New 19?! Swimflation Is Out of Control.

from Night Swim Podcast · host Dax and Elvis

Are we living in the era of Swimflation?In this episode of Night Swim, we dive into:Why 18 might be the new 19 in the 50 freeThe rise of “freshman records” in college swimmingUT’s legendary Quadrathlon scoring systemSuits vs training vs better athletesWhy Freddy Busquet doesn’t get enough creditAnd whether swimmers just needed “permission” to go fasterIs it better athletes? Better training? Tech suits? Or are times just inflated across the board?We’re keeping it real.Drop your take in the comments 👇Is Swimflation real?🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

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