14x World Champion Olivia Smoliga Launches ‘In Depth Swim Academy’ (PODCAST)
Though Smoliga has been out of the pool, she's still had chlorine on her mind as she announces her brainchild, In Depth Swim Academy Current
by Coleman Hodges
Posted: January 13th, 2025
SwimSwam caught up with 2x Olympian and 14x World Champion Olivia Smoliga, who has been taking an extended break for competition since the 2024 US Olympic Trials. Though Smoliga has been out of the pool, she’s still had chlorine on her mind as she announces her brainchild, In Depth Swim Academy. See full press release below:
Today marks the exciting launch of In Depth Swim Academy, a groundbreaking new training initiative led by Olivia Smoliga, 2x Olympian, World Champion, and one of the most seasoned names of competitive swimming. The academy is designed to provide swimmers with a holistic and transformative approach to the sport, blending elite technical swim clinics with empowering workshops focused on mental and physical mastery. The academy’s first in-person event will take place on February 15th-16th exclusively with New Trier Aquatics in Winnetka, Illinois.
This innovative program offers a unique opportunity for swimmers to elevate their skills and mindset through a combination of technical swim clinics and classroom workshops that go beyond the pool. Swimmers will receive individualized feedback on their strokes, starts, and turns from Smoliga herself, along with expert guidance on essential topics such as goal setting, visualization, breath work, yoga, recovery, and strategies for navigating setbacks and developing a winning mindset.
“I’m incredibly excited to officially launch In Depth Swim Academy and bring my vision of empowering athletes both in and out of the pool to life,” said Olivia Smoliga. “This academy isn’t just about improving technique—it’s about creating a community of like-minded athletes who are ready to elevate every aspect of their game, from the physical to the mental, and build resilience to overcome any obstacle. We’re ushering in a new era of swimming, where athletes are supported, inspired, and empowered to reach their highest potential through our in-person events and online modules.”