Poolside Passport: Lucas Henveaux and His Passion for Golf
At the World Cup tour of the Silk Road, Belgium’s Lucas Henveaux enjoyed considerable success. The former Cal standout won Crowns in the 800-meter freestyle and 1500 freestyle, and denied American Carson Foster from a series sweep of the 400 freestyle. Henveaux’s performances came on the heels of a fourth-place at the European Championships, where he also finished eighth in the 800 freestyle.
A 2024 Olympian, Henveaux recently took time to participate in the Swimming World series, Poolside Passport. Read below to get to know the Belgian star.
Dream Job?
My dream job would be a golf course architect. I love the idea of taking a piece of land and shaping it into something people will play, and argue about, for a hundred years!
If You Weren’t a Swimmer, What Sport Would You Take Part In?
Golf. I tried and failed, but I would love to give it another go!
Unpopular Opinion?
Planes are really comfortable to sleep on! The white noise gets me to bed!
Breakfast Food You Could Eat Every Day?
Breakfast Burrito from Mezzo in Berkeley. I already have one every day.
What Song Has Been on Repeat Lately?
Tunnel of Love – Dire Straits.
Favorite Movie?
The Count of Monte Cristo! Or Inception!
Favorite Place You’ve Visited Through Swimming?
I did an open water race in Cadaqués, Spain earlier this season and it was the most naturally beautiful place I’ve ever been!
Hobbies & Interests?
Golf. I love the game and try to play 2-3 times a week if I can! It’s been amazing to see some of my best friends get into the game. I love sharing my biggest passion with them.
Fun Fact?
I was a tiny tiny kid and hit my growth spurt at 20 years old. Helped my swimming a lot!
Who Would You Switch Lives With For a Day?
Alex Honnold, and I would free-solo Yosemite again. I want to get that level of adrenaline once in my life!