SK265 Luka Mijatovic

At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer in U.S. history. In this episode of Social Kick, Luka reflects on his breakthrough summer that included making his first senior international team and competing at the World Championships.

Luka opens up about the tough lessons learned after a team USA-wide illness derailed his Worlds performance, leaving him "starving" for more. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his college recruiting journey, why he only took three official visits, and what excites him about training in an environment where he’s not the fastest in the pool.

We dive into:

• The brutal training sets that pushed him to his limits

• The Olympic gold medalist who reached out with words of encouragement

• His bold prediction for the 400 freestyle world record by the time he retires