Olympic swimmer Olivia Smoliga shares her best Chicago day
By Monica Eng
Published on April 10, 2026.
Olympic swimmer Olivia Smoliga, who won Olympic Gold in 2020 and won the Chicago River swim last summer, is returning to elite training with a focus on the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. She shares her ideal Chicago day, starting with a morning at the Sauna Club and a refreshing dip in Lake Michigan. Additionally, she shares her advice for prospective competitors for the September river swim, stating it's a "dog fight" and "a blast."
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