How to Swim an 18-Second 50 Freestyle (with Bjorn Seeliger)

[@joshp7059]

From a Sweden-based fan, it was so great to see Björn! The man is an absolute beast in the water! Go Bears! Till Björn (om du läser det här): vi saknade dig på SM här nyligen men fortsätt att briljera på Cal!

[@KyleMillis]

A beast in the water for sure! Thanks for the support 🇸🇪

[@jarredpickle7890]

Thanks, after watching this video, I went a 17.62!!! Footage somehow got corrupted though, you just gotta believe me 🤔

[@KyleMillis]

I believe you boss🙌🏻 Haters gonna say it’s fake!

[@hawkkkk999]

🤨

[@NRClips3414]

I believe you because my swim made yours look easy. I went 17.61 at the end of practice today, unshaven, drag suit on, no goggles, and the pool was actually made of jelly to slow me down more.

[@eu6744]

Yeah after watching this and reading your comment, i got a new kind of motivation. I just swam a 17.61 fully clothed. The lifeguards didn't really like me much but they were nonetheless impressed!

[@oldmate99]

Nice try that's awesome but I just got 16.22 sorry you didn't come first

[@hawkkkk999]

i got a 24.4 LCM, my old time a few months before was 25.1 so big improvement thank you!

[@ascrin2560]

HOWW

[@markfinancial9866]

Thank you so much, nobody ever talks about going this fast

[@KyleMillis]

Exactly! Few of the top sprinters will talk about their processes, huge shoutout to bjorn for the transparency! You’re going to love our video on Thursday!

[@Grantsand]

Great video, was a pleasure to watch Bjorn at the NCAA championships

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks Grant, he’s quite a fun swimmer to watch for sure!

[@vdg_enzoyt9265]

Step 1: be 6,8ft

[@KyleMillis]

Helps for sure 🤣

[@3lliexxo]

LMAO HELP 😭💀

[@ruth0929]

I’m only 5’

[@colin3481]

Bro im only 5”10😭😭

[@ioanamitroi7627]

I'm 5'3😭😭

[@michaelf3883]

Thanks for the video!! I’m definitely going to use these tips for my swim training for my upcoming 70.3 Triathlon

[@KyleMillis]

That’s great! Best of luck to you in that👊🏻

[@TheSwimsuitGuy]

Brilliant video

[@KyleMillis]

Much appreciated Sony! 😃

[@davidcwatkins5956]

I am 67 yer old man, I do what you use to be call Australian crawl, basically means just use you arms, and let you legs trail behind, and don’t I breath at all, until I finished so far I have managed 43 meters in 18 seconds.

[@dong-hanguyen8266]

Just subbed. One of the best swim channels I've seen.

[@KyleMillis]

Much appreciated 🙃 More great swimming content ahead

[@drewa1999]

Awesome, thank you! Please keep these coming!

[@KyleMillis]

Glad you like it! Subscribe and more will be coming 🔜

[@S-SohamKarlekar]

thanks man, really gratefull for such amazing content, keep uploading

[@parkerfleischman1852]

Didn’t realize bjorn looks similar to drew Kibler

[@KyleMillis]

Interesting take, got me thinking now

[@L14Mswim]

Same I thought it was kibler

[@dipankar7771]

Thanks.Very informative.

[@KyleMillis]

Gladly! Bjorn is the man 💪🏼

[@Oceanbreeze7629]

Just watched this and now I go 18.0 thanks !

[@KyleMillis]

I had similar success!

[@eshomaker3543]

Amazing! Go Björn!

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks, I’m big Bjorn fan too!

[@xtr4me_abu185]

Can you do a video on the catch technique for a 50m freestyle and great vid btw!

[@moqualls]

Kyle, thank you so much for the video! I found it to be very helpful and informative. Bjorn mentioned using swim socks on his hands to keep up the length of his stroke at the 11min mark. What socks is he using and size? I could only find Power Bags which is just a mesh bag. Thank you!

[@fan388]

Super tips!

[@KyleMillis]

Super helpful for everyone, big shoutout to Bjorn!

[@josephpetrone7379]

Great videos!

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks! More coming soon

[@Owen23524]

Closing you eyes🤔 interesting take! I’ll definitely give it a shot on my next 50💪

[@KyleMillis]

I tried it out and closing your eyes while breathing really forces you to get your head back in line 👍🏻

[@3lliexxo]

@@KyleMillis intresting! I’ll perhaps try it at time trials. I have a meet tomorrow so it might be a little risky. Maybe with some practice th!

[@playboifarti_jm]

I saw this video and I have a 50 free event I n a few days this helped a lot :)

[@KyleMillis]

Glad you got some value out of it, it's changed how I swim freestyle for sure.

[@andrewlardieri4110]

Keep it up, Mr. Millis!

[@KyleMillis]

Thank, Andrew

[@andrewlardieri4110]

@@KyleMillis You got it, Kyle. Would like to meet you someday

[@yihongli5805]

Just started swimming, my 50 free swim is 46.6

[@yihongli5805]

43.2 now

[@rajeshgohel9034]

Update?

[@yihongli5805]

@@rajeshgohel9034 yeah 39.2

[@al_khawarizmi]

@@yihongli5805amazing man!

[@FrostySauce]

Update?​@@yihongli5805

[@Hossinn]

Good stuff.

[@KyleMillis]

Go Bears!

[@Stealth-InComing]

Hejsan, hello in Swedish. Would Bjorn agree that the dive follows through the same plane and angle of the start block for the hole " no splash entry" to be achieved? Tack!

[@gandrew2267]

it also helps if you’re 6’8 like bjorn😅

[@KyleMillis]

It sure does but all the tips can help anyone!

[@malliasdimitris94]

Awesome and very interesting video to see Kyle. Is there anything related to swimming you can give us advice on Kyle ?

[@KyleMillis]

Oh ya - 2023 will be full of Kyle Millis Swimming and College Recruiting content, you're gonna want to stay tuned for sure 🔜

[@KaizenKade]

Great video

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks! More coming

[@pikehightower790]

Crazy long fingers might help. If you can scratch your elbow with the same hand... I have big hands but I was not Bjorn with those digits!

[@zboi2953]

Now, time to break the world record by nearly 3 seconds!

[@KyleMillis]

No no, don’t worry - SCY which he has done many times

[@juicyblox5729]

SCY record is 17.63 by Dressel lol

[@D_Block_Day]

Thank you I have the 50 free tmrw (SCY) and hoping to go 20.75 or under.

[@KyleMillis]

That’s fast! Good luck man

[@aamirmotiwala255]

i also close my eyes when i breathe lol

[@KyleMillis]

Smart move!!

[@Pres1dentDrew]

Yo I just went a 24.39 in LCM. I want to have a 20.5 by winter. Do you think this is achievable if I have a 21.29 right now?

[@KyleMillis]

I’ve seen bigger drops before! Keep it up and try out some of Bjorn’s tips

[@serenemuzik]

Yo, what did you swim by now

[@Pres1dentDrew]

@@serenemuzik 21.5 lmaooo

[@serenemuzik]

@@Pres1dentDrew keep working

[@Blingbling8899]

I wish this came out 2 years ago

[@KyleMillis]

Better later than never!

[@ZiggyBoon]

Bjorn already knows this, but bjorn means "bear" in Swedish. So it's appropriate he's at Cal ... Go Bjorns!!

[@KyleMillis]

He makes sure to remind us 😉 it’s like he was meant to end up with the Berkeley Bears

[@jotarokujo2784]

Bjorn tuff 🔥🔥🔥⁉️

[@KyleMillis]

He's the man for sure!

[@Ash-le4qk]

I'm 14 and really would love to get a faster 50. My time RN is around 38-39 and I'm a5'4" girl. Its not terrible but it's not ideal. Does anyone have any good tips for me?

[@HollywoodWestern]

I think a lot comes to genetics. He’s tall with long arms giving more water to hold and pull

[@KyleMillis]

For sure genetics is a factor but the tips he’s saying are still valid to help anyone.

[@douglaslaramore5189]

does Bjorn stay relaxed in the shoulders while sprinting?

[@splatman3589]

Me preparing to join a DI school after watching this video

[@KyleMillis]

It empowers you to feel compelled for sure haha, dream big!

[@andrewstakauskas6367]

I went an 18 in practice from a push with a drag suit, but I didn’t get it on film…

[@KyleMillis]

Happens to me all the time, uggh!

[@zulfikarzulfikar1899]

Sekarang World Aquatics membuat lintasan baru setiap 25 m langsung balik (dulu 50 m lalu balik) , memang ada tujuannya yaitu untuk Break The World Record

[@kickegueadimenia6494]

Is Ryan Hoffer still swimming?

[@KyleMillis]

I know he’s doing swimming clinics still!

[@loganswims]

[@KyleMillis]

So much love for Bjorn 🇸🇪

[@steffenhammerby4181]

50 yards I assume?

[@KyleMillis]

Yep, 50 LC would be insane 🤯😂

[@tylerbroderick5029]

bro is 6ft 8 what a speciman

[@KyleMillis]

A specimen for sure, but, his tips can be applied to all!

[@kabes1776]

Wanna trade caps. I need a cal cap.

[@KyleMillis]

You might have to attend a Cal swim meet to make that happen, the swimmers are super nice ;)

[@kabes1776]

@@KyleMillis We can do it at superleagues next year kyle

[@jorritmorrit]

Well do it, world record is 20,91 seconds

[@jorritmorrit]

And Bjorn does not hold it btw, no disrespect. Probably 50 chickens distance or idk what americans use

[@KyleMillis]

Oh man, calling SCY “chicken distance”… now I got a bone to pick. SCY> Meters. I’ll say it everyday!

[@jorritmorrit]

@@KyleMillis SCY = Square chicken yards?

[@jorritmorrit]

@@KyleMillis lol I have no right to speak I swim 50 *meters* in 27 seconds on a good day

[@jorritmorrit]

@@KyleMillis Wikipedia "Scy is a place and sub-municipality of the Belgian municipality of Hamois. Scy is located in the province of Namur and was an independent municipality until January 1, 1977."

[@Mongraal6035jr]

Bro i have a race after 1 h

[@harrypottah4500]

thats literally the world record what

[@KyleMillis]

Short Course Yards

[@manjumanl222]

So , The first requirement is 203,2 cm The second : to be swedish . The third : nutrition and sleep The forth :Hydraulized water ????!!!! Sorry I'm not a car .

[@RiccardoAguiari-lc1kf]

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