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Tommy Janton on Team USA Breakout, Crocodile Man Nickname & Worlds Medal Moments Episode 258
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Tommy Janton on Team USA Breakout, Crocodile Man Nickname & Worlds Medal Moments Episode 258

Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

August 22, 20251h 0m

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Show Notes

Fresh off a breakout summer on Team USA, Tommy Janton joins Social Kick to talk about his wild ride through Worlds, winning a U.S. national title from lane one, and embracing the nickname “Crocodile Man.”

We get into everything from goggle strap fashion faux pas to Shake Shack saves during team illness, plus why Tommy’s sticking with goggles-over-the-cap no matter what anyone says. He reflects on Notre Dame’s unique team journey, the pressure of representing the U.S. backstroke group, and what it takes to bring home a relay medal after a brutal week in Singapore.

Oh, and yes—he’s got opinions on the hardest race in swimming, his dream sponsors, and the underrated dolphin kickers you should be watching.