# Eva Okaro on NCAA Swimming, Texas Culture & Breaking Records as a Freshman | Social Kick Ep. 281

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Podcast: [Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-kick-swim-culture-stories-462617)
Published: 2026-01-20T14:07:27+00:00
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## Resource

British Olympian Eva Okaro joins Social Kick to talk about her breakout freshman season at the University of Texas, adapting to NCAA swimming, and why fun, confidence, and environment have fueled her early success. Eva shares what it’s really like moving from Team GB to Texas, adjusting to short course yards, handling tougher training, and surrounding herself with athletes who push each other daily. She also opens up about mindset shifts, embracing change, international competition, and what excites her about what’s ahead. This episode covers: Transitioning from UK swimming to the NCAA Breaking school records as a Texas freshman Short course yards vs meters Training mentality, team culture & confidence Life in Austin and balancing elite sport with college life A must-listen for swimmers, coaches, and anyone interested in high-performance environments. 🎧 Follow Social Kick for more conversations with elite athletes shaping the future of swimming.

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