Liliana Ibáñez is a 2x Olympic swimmer from Mexico. She holds National Records in the 50/100/200 Free -- both in SCM and LCM. Lili is one of those people that naturally radiates positivity. You can hear her smiling when she talks.
Lili is currently training in Mexico City under Brett's guidance with the goal of making a 3rd Olympic Games.
They talk about...
*getting better at kicking; dropping down from swimming the 200 to focus on the 50 and 100
*Steve Bultman recruiting her to Texas A&M; her mother not wanting her to leave home; culture shock
*being amazed at the plentiful chocolate milk, unlimited steaks, and long showers
*how watching Ian Thorpe at the 2000 Olympic Games changed her life
*Cesar Cielo being a super hero in Latin America
*learning to sprint in practice without any air
*making history in Mexico; inspiring the next generation of young Mexican swimmers
And much more!
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