USA Swimming 20 Question Tuesday with Garrett Weber-Gale

USA swimming put up a great interview with Longhorn sprinter Garret Weber-Gale on their weekly feature 20 Question Tuesday.

Garrett had a few things to say about Brendan and the other Texas superstars.

What's it like training with Hansen, Crocker and Peirsol at UT?
Garrett: It's amazing. It's fun to have that kind of history behind the program. It's fun to swim with these guys every day. There's never a practice where you aren't getting pushed or not trying to get faster. Definitely there's no place I'd rather be.

I wrote a Splash cover story about Brendan and Ian when they were freshmen at UT - can you believe how long those guys have been around and performed at such a high level?
Garrett: I remember that article - where they were standing back-to-back kind of, right? This has been a cool thing to watch as they continue to excel. I haven't been around as long to see the maturation process, but I can even tell from the time I came here when those guys were seniors that what they are doing now is what everyone would strive for; that often unspoken leadership by setting such a good example.

They are good leaders?
Garrett: Absolutely, and Aaron too. Honestly, that all started with Neil Walker. Neil is referred to as the Godfather. Everyone looks up to him – he's kind of the leader of the team, even though he's not on it anymore as student-athlete, of course. The way he represents himself is great. He's so classy. That's where it all started. We have great coaches and it all starts there, but in terms of the team, it all starts with Neil. But with Aaron, Ian and Brendan, that goes for them as well - they are great leaders. All of those guys are great leaders. I consider myself so lucky to have swum with those guys.

Read the whole interview. It's a good one. It seems to me that Texas really has something special (aside from their world class coaching staff) in Neil, the Trio and Garrett. Thanks to Christi for the heads up on the article.