Jack Kelly Discusses Bob Bowman Training, Representing Ireland, & Ivy League Swimming
6/4/202652 min
Jack Kelly has been making waves in the pool since graduating from Brown University last year. The 3x NCAA finalist in the breaststroke events decided he would give pro swimming a go and moved to Austin to train with Bob Bowman. Since making the move, Kelly has progressed immensely, not only going best times in all 3 breaststroke distances, but showing a ton of consistency throughout the last year. He broke the 1:00 barrier for the first time in December, but has since dipped under it on 6 different occasions. He's also been under the 27-second barrier in the 50 breast twice and the 2:10 barrier once in the 200. He's qualified to swim all 3 events at the European championships in August. Kelly discusses what it's been like training with Bowman, racing in the Ivy League, and being a lifelong New York Knicks fan.
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First 90 secondsColeman Hodges· Host0:00
Welcome to the Swim Swam podcast. I'm today's host, Coleman Hodges. And joining us today, we have got a three time NCAA All-American in the breaststroke events. He swam for Brown University from 2021 to 2025, and he is currently training under Bob Bowman at the University of Texas. He represents New York Athletic Club, and he is the 2025 US Open champion in the 200 breaststroke, having ranked top 20 in the world this year already in the 50, 100 and 200 breast. He represents Ireland and will be representing them at the upcoming 2026 European Championships. Today we're sitting down with Jack Kelly.
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Coleman Hodges· Host1:06
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