Episodes
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are giving our way too early Olympic Predictions... with a twist!
Published 10/05/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we speak to British Swimming's leading male open water swimmer, Hector Pardoe. Fresh off his record-setting swim of Lake Windermere, Hector takes us through every challenging stroke of the 17km End-to-End journey. What does it take to conquer such a feat, and how does he believe he could push the boundaries even further? We explore not only the physical rigours but the mental determination behind this unparalleled achievement. Staying true to...
Published 09/15/23
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we sit down with World Champion distance freestyle swimmer, Sam Short. As a key figure in the current Golden Generation of Australian Swimming, Sam shares his insights on the immense pressure that comes with following in the footsteps of legends like Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett. We dive deep into Sam’s racing strategy, his love for attacking distance races, and his predictions for the world records needed to win at the Paris Olympics...
Published 09/02/23
Join us are joined on this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast by Olympic and World Champion swimmer, Matt Richards, and review his recent World Championships performances and so much more. Matt opens up about the challenges of bouncing back from a relay disqualification and discusses areas ripe for improvement as he sets his eyes on the next big prize. Discover what it truly takes to win Olympic Gold, and gain a glimpse into the mind of a champion who's not merely content with victory,...
Published 08/25/23
In this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we learn more about the University of Edinburgh Swimming Squad and the events of the inaugural LEN Under 23's competition, freshly concluded in Dublin, Ireland. Joining us is Mat Trodden, the Deputy Head Coach of the University of Edinburgh Swim Team, who sheds light on the his innovative coaching methodologies, particularly in the realms of Strength and Conditioning and psychology. Our conversation journeys through the exceptional progress of...
Published 08/18/23
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we dive deep with British Swimmer and World Championship Bronze Medalist, Lauren Cox. Fresh off her stellar performance at the Fukuoka Swimming World Championships 2023, Lauren provides an intimate glimpse into her performances, not just this summer but for the whole of the 2023 season. What does it take to translate the success of a 50m Backstroke into the Olympic 100m Backstroke, especially in the lead up to the Paris Olympics? Lauren...
Published 08/10/23
Review the 2023 Swimming World Championships with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast.
Published 08/05/23
Get ready for an immersive dive into the 2023 Swimming World Championships with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast Our special highlight is on British Swimming; why British Swimming are focusing so heavily on relays, our projected medal count for the team, and which World Record we think the squad has a chance at breaking. Of course, this podcast would not be complete without a global overview of top swimming talent. We bring you up to speed on the world's best swimmers, including Summer...
Published 07/18/23
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...
Published 07/13/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, courtesy of our partnership with Speedo, we are speaking to two Gold Medal winning Australian Swimmers. This episode we are joined by reigning 200m Breaststroke Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, Zac Stubblety-Cook.
Published 06/29/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, courtesy of our partnership with Speedo, we are speaking to two Gold Medal winning Australian Swimmers. This week we are joined by reigning 400m freestyle World Champion, Elijah Winnington, as he speaks about the legacy of freestyle in Australia, his performances at the Australia Swimming Trials 2023, as well as looking ahead to the World Championships in Fukuoka in the summer. Elijah also talks about his mentality when it comes to international...
Published 06/27/23
On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we review last week's 2023 Australian Swimming World Championship Trials, and give you an insight into some of the best swims from Melbourne. We discuss the spectacular performances World leading swims from Mollie O'Callaghan, Sam Short, and Kaylee McKeown; the dominance that Australian Freestyle is currently seeing and likely to be experiencing for the foreseeable future; as well as breaking down the swims from Kyle Chalmers, Emma...
Published 06/22/23
In this latest episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we sit down with Leah Crisp, an incredibly talented distance swimmer from the Bath Performance Centre, as she takes us on a deep dive into her swimming journey. After the disappointment of missing out on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Crisp has decided to chart a new course and fully immerse herself into the world of Open Water and 10km marathon swimming, leading to her selection for the upcoming Swimming World Championships in...
Published 06/15/23
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome former Great Britain swimmer, Commonwealth Champion, and Olympic silver medallist, Dan Wallace. Join us as we dive deep into Dan's swimming career, his decision to retire at a young age, and his upcoming challenge - swimming the English Channel for a noble cause. Dan shares intriguing stories from his time as a competitive swimmer, his decision to retire at just 24, and how his outlook on goals during his final...
Published 05/25/23
Episode sponsored by Athlete Interactions ⁠https://www.instagram.com/athleteinteractions/⁠ ⁠https://www.athleteinteractions.com/⁠ In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we spotlight Mental Health Awareness Week and delve into the impact of athlete weigh-ins and coach behavior on mental health within the world of swimming. Our special guest, Olympic bronze medallist from Beijing 2008 and 2-time World silver medallist, Cassie Patten, shares her personal experiences and...
Published 05/18/23
Join us on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we dive deep into the life and career of Michael Gunning, a trailblazer in the world of swimming. Mike Gunning has been a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion, constantly challenging the status quo. In this episode, we explore Gunning's personal journey through the sport, touching on the unique challenges he faced as a minority in a field traditionally under-represented by people of color. He opens up about his experiences, from dealing...
Published 05/12/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, join us for an in-depth conversation with the dedicated and talented Luke Turley! Luke Turley, the winner of the 400m Freestyle Title at the recent British Championships 2023 and a Commonwealth Games medalist, shares his journey of balancing multiple jobs to fund his swimming career as an elite swimmer at the Bath Performance Centre. Discover how Luke approaches training when targeting three different freestyle distances: the 200m, 400m,...
Published 05/04/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, join us for an empowering conversation with Emily Large! As a former European Junior Champion, Emily recently shattered a 6-year personal best record in the 200m Butterfly at the British Championships 2023. How did she maintain an unwaveringly positive mindset throughout the years, even in the face of a challenging event like the 200m Butterfly? Find out in this episode! We also explore Emily and Matt Richards' transition from the Bath...
Published 04/27/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we welcome University of Birmingham Backstroker, Ollie Morgan. Last week at the British Swimming Championships 2023, Ollie Morgan completed a stunning week of swimming winning the 50m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke and 200m Backstroke, and booked his place on the British Swimming team for the Japan World Swimming Championships 2023 later this summer!
Published 04/20/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we review last week's British Swimming Championship 2023 in Ponds Forge, Sheffield, as well as give our initial thoughts on the 29 British Swimmer selected to race at this summer's World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. We discuss swimmers of the meet like Freya Colbert, Matt Richards and Ollie Morgan alongside the household names of Tom Dean, Duncan Scott and Abbie Wood.
Published 04/13/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we preview the 2023 British Swimming Championships in Sheffield! We take a look at the automatic qualifying and consideration times to make the British Swimming World Championships 2023 selection, as well as give you a few youngsters to look out for at this meet and in the future! We give our favourite head-to-head battles of the British Champs 2023 and finish with 4 predictions each of what we think will happen!! Pullbuoy's Qualifying...
Published 03/30/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we welcome British International Swimmer, Elliot Clogg. We discuss with Elliot all of the ongoings from inside Mel Marshall's Loughborough Performance Centre squad including his squad and coach dynamics, the 6-week training camp in Australia, his performances at the Edinburgh International 2023, and what his taper looks like heading into British Champs!!
Published 03/23/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are joined by Pullbuoy (Steve) to discuss the lay of the land in the swimming world and which areas we think are over or under hyped!
Published 03/16/23
On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are speaking with British Swimming backstroker, Jonny Marshall.
Published 03/09/23
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are joined by the head coach of Poole Swimming Club, Barry Alldrick.
Published 03/03/23