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Kylee Alons is a former two-time Division 1 NCAA champion and all-american swimmer at NC State.

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In this conversation, form All-American and two-time NCAA champion swimmer Kyle Alons shares what it was like swimming against olympians, her success and hardships in the pool, and her fight and experience on the issue of men competing in women’s sports.

• 00:00 Introduction to Swimming Journey

• 02:25 Realizing Competitive Potential

• 05:12 Transitioning to College Swimming

• 08:14 Training Regimen and Season Structure

• 11:23 Team Dynamics in Swimming

• 14:12 NCAA Championships and Achievements

• 17:08 Post-College Transition and Reflections

• 20:18 Challenges and Pressures in Competitive Swimming

• 23:27 Final Thoughts on Swimming and Future Perspectives

• 27:07 The Rise of Leah Thomas and Its Impact

• 30:08 Experiencing the NCAA Meet with Leah Thomas

• 32:53 The Lawsuit Against the NCAA

• 35:19 Silenced Voices: The Athletes' Perspective

• 38:45 Navigating Identity and Performance in Sports

• 42:37 The Future of NCAA and NIL in Swimming

• 43:49 Personal Challenges and Support in Advocacy

• 49:37 Faith and Identity as a Division One Athlete

• 54:11 Launching the Washed Up Podcast