EPISODE · Aug 29, 2022 · 2H 39M
#268 César Cielo: The Making of an Olympic Champion
from Inside with Brett Hawke · host Brett Hawke
César Cielo is one of swimming's greatest sprinters of all time. At the 2008 Olympics, he won the 50 Freestyle and scored Bronze in the 100 Free after barely qualifying for the Final. He didn't lose much after that. César won World titles in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. He won everything there is to win. At the 2009 World Championships in Rome, César set the World Records in both the 50 and the 100 Freestyles. His 50 record is still intact. 00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 00:05 Hello Cesar Cielo 01:00 Emotions after WR was broken 03:45 Magnussen, McEvoy, Dressel, Chalmers 08:35 Impressions of Popovici 11:30 Mindset 13:00 Auburn 18:18 Standards of Excellent vs. Extraordinary 22:00 Cesar's Mentality 25:30 Team X-Factor 27:32 Beine Nutritional Testing 31:16 How Brett & Cesar Met 33:45 2007 SEC's 45:50 Best in the World 49:50 Visualization in Macao 58:30 Beijing winter jacket 01:04:20 Suit issue 01:07:40 Team Effort 01:12:19 100 Free 2008 Olympics 01:22:10 I'm going to win the 50 01:27:00 Step back Brett 01:28:20 I'm about to win the gold medal 01:29:54 Swim Angelfish 01:30:50 From Underdog to Favorite 01:32:10 Feeling light 01:33:30 List of the Best Times 01:38:00 US Olympic Trials 01:39:35 Only 1 Gold Medal 01:41:00 15m Pool 01:43:10 Judgemental 01:45:45 World Records 01:51:00 What do I want? 01:52:10 Fred Bousquet 01:54:45 Compartmentalize 01:58:30 Parents 02:01:57 Destro Swim Towers 02:02:15 Vasa 02:02:44 Fred Bousquet Part 2 02:06:00 What happened between you and Cesar? 02:13:30 Manifest Destiny 02:16:00 Rome 2009 02:19:00 Don't make a mistake 02:20:35 Auburn Pro Group 02:23:00 Brett & Cesar go separate ways 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! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! 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 to the Swimnerd Newsletter at swimspam.com Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD
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César Cielo is one of swimming's greatest sprinters of all time. At the 2008 Olympics, he won the 50 Freestyle and scored Bronze in the 100 Free after barely qualifying for the Final. He didn't lose much after that. César won World titles in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. He won everything there is to win. At the 2009 World Championships in Rome, César set the World Records in both the 50 and the 100 Freestyles. His 50 record is still intact. 00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 00:05 Hello Cesar Cielo 01:00 Emotions after WR was broken 03:45 Magnussen, McEvoy, Dressel, Chalmers 08:35 Impressions of Popovici 11:30 Mindset 13:00 Auburn 18:18 Standards of Excellent vs. Extraordinary 22:00 Cesar's Mentality 25:30 Team X-Factor 27:32 Beine Nutritional Testing 31:16 How Brett & Cesar Met 33:45 2007 SEC's 45:50 Best in the World 49:50 Visualization in Macao 58:30 Beijing winter jacket 01:04:20 Suit issue 01:07:40 Team Effort 01:12:19 100 Free 2008 Olympics 01:22:10 I'm going to win the 50 01:27:00 Step back Brett 01:28:20 I'm about to win the gold medal 01:29:54 Swim Angelfish 01:30:50 From Underdog to Favorite 01:32:10 Feeling light 01:33:30 List of the Best Times 01:38:00 US Olympic Trials 01:39:35 Only 1 Gold Medal 01:41:00 15m Pool 01:43:10 Judgemental 01:45:45 World Records 01:51:00 What do I want? 01:52:10 Fred Bousquet 01:54:45 Compartmentalize 01:58:30 Parents 02:01:57 Destro Swim Towers 02:02:15 Vasa 02:02:44 Fred Bousquet Part 2 02:06:00 What happened between you and Cesar? 02:13:30 Manifest Destiny 02:16:00 Rome 2009 02:19:00 Don't make a mistake 02:20:35 Auburn Pro Group 02:23:00 Brett & Cesar go separate ways 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! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! 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 to the Swimnerd Newsletter at swimspam.com Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD
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