Catherine Vogt – Coaching Open Water Swimmers Haley Anderson and Ous Mellouli 

Catherine Vote, a renowned open water and pool swim coach, discussed her journey and strategies in coaching Haley Anderson and Osmali. She highlighted Haley's progress from a pool swimmer to a 5K world champion and 10K silver medalist, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and communication. Osmali's success in both pool and open water was noted, with his back-to-back medals in London. Catherine stressed the need for flexibility in training plans, the significance of race experience, and the challenges of balancing pool and open water training. She also underscored the importance of safety and water quality in open water competitions.