Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

Nikita Sheremet: World Junior Champ & Louisville Sprint Star | Episode 272


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Ukraine’s next great sprinter joins The Social Kick! 🇺🇦

Nikita Sheremet is the World Junior Champion and Record Holder in the 50 freestyle (21.75) — tying Michael Andrew’s World Junior Record last summer. Now racing for the University of Louisville, he’s already made waves in the NCAA with a 19.28 freshman record and big goals for the European Championships.

In this episode, Nikita shares his remarkable journey from Ukraine to Poland to escape the war, his move to the U.S., and how he built world-class sprint speed at such a young age. We break down sprint training, mindset, dryland work, and a few fun rapid-fire questions from fans.

If you love fast swimming, big goals, and the next wave of sprint talent — you’ll love this one.

🎙️ Highlights:

  • Training for a 21-second 50 freestyle

  • Building power & explosiveness as a young sprinter

  • From Ukraine to Louisville: a swimmer’s journey

  • Rapid fire Q&A: pull-ups, Fortnite, favorite food & more

  • Goals for 2025 Europeans and NCAAs

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