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

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2022
  • Swedish Olympian and NCAA Champion, Bjorn Seeliger, shares his secrets to swimming an 18 Second 50 Freestyle with you! Bjorn shares some general freestyle tips and elite-level freestyle swimming tips. Additionally, Bjorn shares some of the Freestyle Drills for YOU to do at home and why he thinks they will help you improve your freestyle.
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  • @vdg_enzoyt9265
    @vdg_enzoyt9265 Рік тому +385

    Step 1: be 6,8ft

  • @davidcwatkins5956
    @davidcwatkins5956 4 місяці тому +3

    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.

  • @markfinancial9866
    @markfinancial9866 Рік тому +35

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +9

      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
    @Grantsand Рік тому +40

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +4

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

  • @jarredpickle7890
    @jarredpickle7890 Рік тому +40

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +8

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

    • @hawkkkk999
      @hawkkkk999 Рік тому

      🤨

    • @NRClips3414
      @NRClips3414 10 місяців тому +4

      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
      @eu6744 6 місяців тому +1

      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
      @oldmate99 17 днів тому

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

  • @michaelf3883
    @michaelf3883 Рік тому +28

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +3

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

  • @drewa1999
    @drewa1999 Рік тому +5

    Awesome, thank you! Please keep these coming!

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

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

  • @hawkkkk999
    @hawkkkk999 Рік тому +16

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

  • @joshp7059
    @joshp7059 Рік тому +54

    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
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +4

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

  • @eshomaker3543
    @eshomaker3543 Рік тому +2

    Amazing! Go Björn!

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, I’m big Bjorn fan too!

  • @dong-hanguyen8266
    @dong-hanguyen8266 Рік тому +4

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated 🙃
      More great swimming content ahead

  • @xtr4me_abu185
    @xtr4me_abu185 5 днів тому

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

  • @moqualls
    @moqualls 3 місяці тому

    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!

  • @TheSwimsuitGuy
    @TheSwimsuitGuy Рік тому +6

    Brilliant video

  • @fan388
    @fan388 Рік тому +1

    Super tips!

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

      Super helpful for everyone, big shoutout to Bjorn!

  • @josephpetrone7379
    @josephpetrone7379 Рік тому +1

    Great videos!

  • @Hossinn
    @Hossinn Рік тому +1

    Good stuff.

  • @andrewlardieri4110
    @andrewlardieri4110 Рік тому +1

    Keep it up, Mr. Millis!

  • @KaizenKade
    @KaizenKade Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @malliasdimitris94
    @malliasdimitris94 Рік тому +1

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Owen23524
    @Owen23524 Рік тому +1

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

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

    • @ComeGetUrFeetPics
      @ComeGetUrFeetPics Рік тому

      @@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
    @playboifarti_jm Рік тому +1

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

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

  • @Stealth-InComing
    @Stealth-InComing 9 місяців тому

    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!

  • @parkerfleischman1852
    @parkerfleischman1852 Рік тому +51

    Didn’t realize bjorn looks similar to drew Kibler

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +8

      Interesting take, got me thinking now

    • @L14Mswim
      @L14Mswim Рік тому +3

      Same I thought it was kibler

  • @Oceanbreeze7629
    @Oceanbreeze7629 Рік тому +5

    Just watched this and now I go 18.0 thanks !

  • @douglaslaramore5189
    @douglaslaramore5189 Рік тому

    does Bjorn stay relaxed in the shoulders while sprinting?

  • @peenhead9938
    @peenhead9938 Рік тому +5

    Closing your eyes is very interesting. Sometimes I feel like I press too much when there is someone neck and neck with me, especially at the end of the race and it hurts me. But I just love racing and I dont think I would swim as fast if I didnt feel like I was in a race.

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

      Love it, I totally see that working for some and not others. Just preference, keeping ur the eyes closed helps you focus on getting your head back in line.

    • @petermoore5106
      @petermoore5106 Рік тому

      @@KyleMillis I recall Kyle Chalmers also saying in an interview last year that he swims mostly with his eyes closed. That's interesting especially because of how he reels people in at the end of his 100s.

    • @HaydenPianoCovers
      @HaydenPianoCovers Рік тому

      I tried swimming with my eyes closed in a sprint 50 and hit the lane line after my turn…. never again

  • @D_Block_Day
    @D_Block_Day 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  10 місяців тому

      That’s fast! Good luck man

  • @NeverPr
    @NeverPr 5 місяців тому +2

    i will try this, my time now is 31,89 and i will report back what i get on my meet tomorrow

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  5 місяців тому

      Good luck at your meet! Try this and let me know!

  • @pikehightower790
    @pikehightower790 9 місяців тому +1

    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!

  • @inmyheadtypeshit
    @inmyheadtypeshit Рік тому +2

    Ain't no way this video popped up on my recommendation a week before my race.😭

  • @zboi2953
    @zboi2953 Рік тому +3

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +5

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

    • @juicyblox5729
      @juicyblox5729 Рік тому

      SCY record is 17.63 by Dressel lol

  • @aamirmotiwala255
    @aamirmotiwala255 Рік тому +3

    i also close my eyes when i breathe lol

  • @jotarokujo2784
    @jotarokujo2784 Рік тому +3

    Bjorn tuff 🔥🔥🔥⁉️

  • @gandrew2267
    @gandrew2267 Рік тому +8

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

      It sure does but all the tips can help anyone!

  • @Blingbling8899
    @Blingbling8899 Рік тому +1

    I wish this came out 2 years ago

  • @yihongli5805
    @yihongli5805 9 місяців тому +5

    Just started swimming, my 50 free swim is 46.6

  • @ZiggyBoon
    @ZiggyBoon Рік тому +2

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Pres1dentDrew
    @Pres1dentDrew Рік тому +2

    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
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

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

    • @tieshaha2392
      @tieshaha2392 8 місяців тому

      Yo, what did you swim by now

    • @Pres1dentDrew
      @Pres1dentDrew 7 місяців тому

      @@tieshaha2392 21.5 lmaooo

    • @tieshaha2392
      @tieshaha2392 7 місяців тому

      @@Pres1dentDrew keep working

  • @loganswims
    @loganswims Рік тому +2

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

      So much love for Bjorn 🇸🇪

  • @andrewstakauskas6367
    @andrewstakauskas6367 Рік тому +6

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

      Happens to me all the time, uggh!

  • @kickegueadimenia6494
    @kickegueadimenia6494 Рік тому +1

    Is Ryan Hoffer still swimming?

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

      I know he’s doing swimming clinics still!

  • @HollywoodWestern
    @HollywoodWestern Рік тому +2

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

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

  • @splatman3589
    @splatman3589 Рік тому +1

    Me preparing to join a DI school after watching this video

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

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

  • @Mongraal6035jr
    @Mongraal6035jr 11 місяців тому

    Bro i have a race after 1 h

  • @zulfikarzulfikar1899
    @zulfikarzulfikar1899 10 місяців тому

    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

  • @steffenhammerby4181
    @steffenhammerby4181 Рік тому +3

    50 yards I assume?

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

      Yep, 50 LC would be insane 🤯😂

  • @kabes1776
    @kabes1776 Рік тому +1

    Wanna trade caps. I need a cal cap.

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

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

    • @kabes1776
      @kabes1776 Рік тому

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

  • @tylerbroderick5029
    @tylerbroderick5029 Рік тому +1

    bro is 6ft 8 what a speciman

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому +1

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

  • @jorritmorrit
    @jorritmorrit Рік тому +2

    Well do it, world record is 20,91 seconds

    • @jorritmorrit
      @jorritmorrit Рік тому +2

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

    • @KyleMillis
      @KyleMillis  Рік тому

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

    • @jorritmorrit
      @jorritmorrit Рік тому +2

      @@KyleMillis SCY = Square chicken yards?

    • @jorritmorrit
      @jorritmorrit Рік тому

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

    • @jorritmorrit
      @jorritmorrit Рік тому

      @@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."

  • @manjumanl5279
    @manjumanl5279 Рік тому +1

    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 .