Yes he grew up surfing, I think he's from Southern Cali area.

If I can find the swim progression video, I'll post it. It really is wild how far he went. Basically all "hard work" club as he attributes it (lots and lots of double day swims). But again his demands of swim ability for itu and LS's with non-draft are much different.

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Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II