Oxide and Friends Diving In with Robert Bogart
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Jun 19, 2025 Robert Bogart, a Google software engineer and former competitive swimmer, joins the conversation to dive into the parallels between sports and entrepreneurship. He shares insights from his experiences on NCAA championship teams, highlighting how resilience and mentorship shape success in both fields. The discussion touches on the emotional challenges athletes face, particularly during redshirt years, and the lessons learned from legendary coaching. Bogart also humorously reflects on the pressures of competition and the transition to a tech career, blending personal anecdotes with professional wisdom.
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Cinderella Swim Scholarship Story
- Robert Bogart's swim journey began as a late bloomer with no initial college offers but persistence led to a scholarship at Texas.
- His transformation from a slower high school swimmer to a national-level athlete exemplifies the power of seizing opportunities despite early setbacks.
The Challenge of Redshirting
- Redshirting meant Robert trained but didn't compete, which was mentally and emotionally challenging.
- This year of waiting and growth shaped his tenacity, teaching patience without immediate reward.
World Record Relay Surprise
- Robert swam on three NCAA championship teams and was part of a world record-breaking relay, initially unaware of the achievement.
- The official drug test marked the moment he truly realized the feat's magnitude.