For sprint swimmers competing at a high level, mastering the fine art of tapering is an essential process that can distinguish between disappointing and extraordinary performances.

It's both science and intuition, a practice often compared to peeling back the layers of an onion – systematically shedding volume and intensity in training to reveal the swimmer's full potential on race day.

As a former Olympic sprinter and Olympic coach, originally from Australia but now living in America, I've carved out a significant niche in the swimming community through my expertise in sprinting techniques and my successes