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Listen in the appWhat happens when you’re the first alternate for an Olympic final and get the call only 40 minutes before the blocks? Israeli star Anastasia Gorbenko joins the Social Kick crew to break down the "Paris Drama," her transition from the professional ISL ranks to the Louisville Cardinals, and the story behind the most famous flip turn in breaststroke history. Anastasia discusses the intensity of the "American way" of training, the emotional weight of representing Israel during a time of war, and how she maintains range from a 29.3 50 breaststroke to a world-class 400 IM. Whether you're here for the technical breakdown of relay starts or the "rapid-fire" segment on her favorite snacks (spoiler: it’s mango), this episode is a deep dive into the mind of one of the most versatile swimmers on the planet.

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"Anastasia Gorbenko onIM Training, Pro to NCAA Transition & Breaststroke Flip Turns | Ep. 289" is an episode of Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories. Runtime 54 min. Published March 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.