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#126 Bruno Fratus
Brazilian Bruno Fratus has been one of swimming's most consistent sprint freestylers. He's broken 22 seconds in the 50 LCM Freestyle 81 times in his career. Bruno has been on the podium of the 50 Free in each of the last three World Championships (Bronze 2015 Kazan, Silver 2017 Budapest, Silver 2019 Gwangju).
Bruno talks about...
Being bullied as a child.
His Olympic experiences in 2012 and 2016.
Gary Hall Jr. the GOAT Sprinter.
Coming to America.
Confronting Cesar Cielo in the drug testing tent at the 2012 Olympics.
Being next to Cesar Cielo in 2009 when he broke the 50 World Record.
"The Poor Man's Cesar Cielo"
Acting like a professional in all aspects: nutrition, mentality, recovery.
Overcoming injuries.
And much, much more!
"I race because I love it. Actually, I swim because I love racing. I swim because I like the thrill. I like the grind. I like to hurt at practice. I think, more than any other thing, I like to win races." - Bruno Fratus
This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower!
Photographs courtesy of Mine Kasapoglu.
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Produced by: SWIMNERD
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Supported by: Fitter & Faster
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Brazilian Bruno Fratus has been one of swimming's most consistent sprint freestylers. He's broken 22 seconds in the 50 LCM Freestyle 81 times in his career. Bruno has been on the podium of the 50 Free in each of the last three World Championships (Bronze 2015 Kazan, Silver 2017 Budapest, Silver 2019 Gwangju).
Bruno talks about...
Being bullied as a child.
His Olympic experiences in 2012 and 2016.
Gary Hall Jr. the GOAT Sprinter.
Coming to America.
Confronting Cesar Cielo in the drug testing tent at the 2012 Olympics.
Being next to Cesar Cielo in 2009 when he broke the 50 World Record.
"The Poor Man's Cesar Cielo"
Acting like a professional in all aspects: nutrition, mentality, recovery.
Overcoming injuries.
And much, much more!
"I race because I love it. Actually, I swim because I love racing. I swim because I like the thrill. I like the grind. I like to hurt at practice. I think, more than any other thing, I like to win races." - Bruno Fratus
This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower!
Photographs courtesy of Mine Kasapoglu.
Subscribe, Review, Share!
Apple
Spotify
YouTube
Connect | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
on Twitter @insidewithbh
On Facebook @insidewithbh
Connect | Bruno Fratus
On Instagram
On Cameo
Produced by: SWIMNERD
Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers
Supported by: Fitter & Faster
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