Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Chad le Clos on Pressure, Reinvention and Life Beyond the Pool

South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. An Olympic gold medallist. One of the most successful swimmers in Commonwealth Games history. One of the greatest short-course swimmers the sport has ever seen. And the man who famously stunned the world by beating Michael Phelps. But beyond the medals, records, and headlines, this is a different side of Chad le Clos. In this episode, he opens up about pressure, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet shifts that shape who we become. As he prepares for his fifth Olympic Games, Chad reflects on the highs, the setbacks, the expectations, and why he still feels there is more to come. This is a conversation about more than swimming. It’s about identity, legacy, and what life looks like outside the pool, as Chad shares how he’s helping shape the future of South African swimming and inspire the next generation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.