Marrit Steenbergen's remarkable journey through the 2025 swimming season is nothing short of inspiring. At the World Championships held in Singapore, she not only defended her world title from 2024 by clinching the gold in the 100-meter freestyle, but she also capped off her year with an impressive performance at the SC European Championships in Lublin, where she secured six gold medals and shattered five European records. In this conversation, we delve into her phenomenal year and explore the innovative training approach that has contributed to her success.
Interestingly, while Steenbergen typically swims eight to nine times a week during most of the competitive season, she has opted for a different strategy at the start of the last two seasons. For these initial phases, she limits herself to just three days of swimming a week, diving into the pool five times within those three days. This unique method allows her to focus on building strength and conditioning outside of the water, highlighting a shift in how athletes can approach their training regimens.
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