Rylee Erisman & Audrey Derivaux Discuss Record Swims, Commitments and More on Swim & Tell Podcast
This week, the Swimming World podcast, Swim & Tell, features two of the nation’s top high school swimmers in the country: Rylee Erisman and Audrey Derivaux. The pair is coming off an incredibly successful Winter Junior Nationals meet, with seven event wins between them.
During the episode, Erisman reflected on breaking Katie Ledecky’s 15–16 National Age Group record in the 200 freestyle, lowering the mark by more than a second. She shared what it felt like to achieve such a historic swim on a national stage.
Beyond the results, the conversation highlighted the strong friendship between Erisman and Derivaux and how they support each other through the physical and mental demands of long championship meets. The high school standouts shared how they prepare for multi-day competitions, reset after successful performances, and stay focused on their long-term goals.
Later in the episode, both swimmers discussed their college commitments, walking through the recruiting process, official visits, and the factors that ultimately shaped their decisions. They also offered advice to younger athletes navigating recruiting and aspiring to compete at the collegiate level.
This episode delivers an inside look at elite age-group success, the importance of friendship and support, and what it takes to prepare for the next level of the sport.
For more information on Erisman’s record-breaking swim, see: Rylee Erisman Blasts NAG (15-16) Record in 200 Freestyle; Takes Down Iconic Katie Ledecky Standard
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