SK271 Greg Harper

Former Cal swimmer Greg Harper is now one of the fastest swimmers in triathlon — leading out the swim at the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Taupō and setting his sights on breaking the swim course record in Kona next year.

In Episode 271 of The Social Kick Podcast, Greg joins us to talk about the transition from collegiate swimming to pro triathlon, how fatherhood has reshaped his racing mindset, and what triathletes often get wrong about swim training.

We also dive into:

• The swim that shaped the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona

• Lessons from competing at the highest level in both swim and triathlon

• The hilarious debate: Is it ever OK to wear a watch while swimming?

• The state of triathlon prize money and sponsorship opportunities

• Candid takes on the Enhanced Games, the T100 series, and what’s next for the sport

Greg, known for his sharp opinions and honesty on The Triathlon Hour, doesn’t hold back here either — from calling out bad training habits to sharing what swimmers can do to thrive in triathlon.