Is Egor Kornev the Next Sprint King?
About this episode
Dax and Elvis discuss Egor Kornev's potential as a top contender in sprint freestyle swimming.
Egor Kornev is becoming one of the most interesting names in sprint freestyle. After throwing down elite times in the 50 free and 100 free, Dax and Elvis discuss whether the Russian sprinter is a real threat to Cam McEvoy, how his stroke compares to Caeleb Dressel, and why his unusual style could still get even faster.Is Egor Kornev the next big name in sprint swimming? Let us know in the comments.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming
People in this episode
Hosts: Dax Hill, Elvis Burrows
Topics covered
- sprint freestyle
- swimming competition
- athlete comparison
- swimming technique
- NCAA swimming
- Olympic swimming
Keywords
- Egor Kornev
- sprint swimming
- 50 free
- 100 free
- swimming technique
- Cam McEvoy
- Caeleb Dressel
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