Episode 7: Brent Hayden
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World Champ, 4-time Olympian, and London 2012 Bronze Medalist comes on the Podcast and talks about his career from start to finish. Brent had one hell of a story. Brent talks about winning a world championship for his Grandpa. Tells the stories about being attacked by riot police after the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and explains why he was not wearing the super suit in the World championships in 2009. Brent tells us all about winning a bronze medal with a punctured rib in London 2012 and dives into his 7-year retirement and epic comeback in which he raced in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic games at age 37. Whether you're a swim fan or just looking to get inspired, this is a do not miss!
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