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Should Olympic Athletes Reveal Their TUEs? The Debate That Could Change Sports

Should elite athletes be required to publicly disclose their Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows dive into one of the most controversial topics in Olympic sports—whether the current TUE system is transparent enough and if it can be exploited for a competitive advantage.The discussion explores athlete privacy, WADA regulations, anti-doping policies, medications like Adderall and asthma treatments, and whether making TUEs public would strengthen trust in elite competition.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Is Egor Kornev the Next Sprint King?

Egor Kornev is becoming one of the most interesting names in sprint freestyle. After throwing down elite times in the 50 free and 100 free, Dax and Elvis discuss whether the Russian sprinter is a real threat to Cam McEvoy, how his stroke compares to Caeleb Dressel, and why his unusual style could still get even faster.Is Egor Kornev the next big name in sprint swimming? Let us know in the comments.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

Can USA Swimming Save Swimming?

Swimming has world-class athletes—but why does the sport still struggle to capture mainstream attention?In this episode, Dax and Elvis break down why swimming lacks compelling storylines, whether USA Swimming is doing enough to market the sport, the impact of Block Party meets, the role of LSCs, and why emotional storytelling—not just fast times—is the key to growing swimming.They also discuss why the Enhanced Games generated so much interest and what competitive swimming can learn from it.💬 What do you think is the biggest thing holding swimming back? Let us know in the comments.

Why Billionaires Could Save Competitive Swimming

What if the biggest opportunity in swimming isn't faster training—but better funding?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows explore how billionaire philanthropists like Gina Rinehart have helped support Australian swimmers and ask an important question:Why isn't this happening everywhere?The conversation dives into athlete funding, sponsorships, philanthropy, USA Swimming, World Aquatics, NIL opportunities, and why swimming organizations may be leaving millions of dollars on the table.

Is the IOC's New Athlete Grant Actually a Pay Cut?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new athlete grant—but is it really helping Olympic athletes, or is it simply replacing funding that already existed?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows break down the IOC's athlete grant program, discuss how Olympic funding has worked in the past, and share firsthand experiences with financial support during their own elite swimming careers.They also debate whether this new grant is genuine progress or simply a public relations move following recent criticism of athlete compensation.