In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we speak with sprint backstroker Cameron Brooker. Training out of the Bath Performance Centre, Cam will be part of the British Swimming team at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Cam shares insights about the challenges and rewards of taper season, the final stage of preparation for competition. He also talks about his intensive training experiences in Australia and how they have prepared him for this summer. Cam discusses his performance at the Sette Colli meet in Rome, where he raced while tired, and how this was an important preparation step for his World Championship taper. He explains why this experience was beneficial and how it has informed his current training strategies. Finally, Cam talks about his upcoming participation in the World Championships. He shares his perspectives on the competition, his personal goals, and the role of the team in high-level swimming.