Josh Liendo
Josh Liendo
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2024 Olympic Silver Medalist | World Champion | University of Florida
Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario
College: University of Florida
Career Highlights
2024 Olympic Games – Paris
- Silver – 100m Butterfly (Canadian Record)
- 4th Place – 50m Freestyle
Olympic Games
- 2020 Olympian (Tokyo)
- 4th Place – 4×100m Freestyle Relay
Commonwealth Games (Birmingham 2022)
- Gold – 100m Butterfly
- Bronze – 50m Freestyle
- Bronze – 4×100m Freestyle Relay
- Bronze – Mixed 4×100m Freestyle Relay
NCAA Division I Career (University of Florida)
- 6x Individual NCAA Champion (50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Fly)
- SEC Male Swimmer of the Year (2024)
Josh Liendo is one of the most explosive sprinters in the world and a history-making athlete for Swimming Canada. Born in Toronto, Josh won his first individual Olympic medal, claiming Silver in the 100m Butterfly.
Currently competing for the University of Florida Gators with coach Anthony Nesty, Josh has dominated the NCAA scene, capturing multiple national titles in the sprint freestyle and butterfly events. His transition to the NCAA system has helped him refine his raw speed into world-class technical precision, making him a perennial contender on the global stage.
FROM THE CLINICIAN
Training Smart & Executing: It’s not all about the medals—it’s about how you execute what you work on in practice. I learned early on that when I set my mind to specific details—my turns, my underwaters, and my technique—I improved much faster than when I just trained hard. You have to train smart.
The Power of Routine: I try to keep things simple. Whether it is the Olympics or a dual meet, my preparation stays the same. I focus heavily on activation and mobility out of the pool to make sure my muscles are firing before I even touch the water. Once the gun goes off, I don’t overthink; I let instinct take over because I know I’ve put in the work.
Recovery is Performance: One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned at the elite level is maximizing rest. I take my recovery as seriously as my racing. Hydration, nutrition, and getting enough sleep are what allow you to show up the next day ready to perform.
My Advice to Swimmers: Don’t be afraid to dream big, but understand that consistency is what gets you there. There are no shortcuts. Trust your coaches, respect the process, and remember that everyone improves at their own pace. If you stay disciplined and take care of your body, the results will come.
