Propulsion Swimming Podcast

The road to the 2026 Aquatics GB Championships officially runs through Edinburgh! In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we break down a massive weekend of racing at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet (EISM), featuring a historic British Record and a comeback from the Greatest of All Time.

The swim of the meet belongs to Freya Colbert. After dominating the 400m Freestyle (4:06.16) and the 200m IM (2:10.48), Colbert stunned the field in the 200m Freestyle. She became the first British woman in history to break the 1:55 barrier, clocking a sensational 1:54.98 British Record. We discuss where...

In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we sit down with Britain's newest sprinting sensation, Jacob Mills.

After a monumental breakout season that saw him clock a staggering 47.74 in the 100m Freestyle, Jacob has skyrocketed to #3 on the British all-time list. We discuss his technical evolution at Repton Swimming, the impact of training alongside Adam Peaty, and his high-profile move to the Manchester Performance Centre.

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In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Scott and Dan dive deep into the recent BUCS Long Course weekend in Sheffield, offering an expert analysis of the results, standout performances, and the broader implications for the 2026 swimming calendar.

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Welcome to another episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to host Ciara Schlosshan, a standout butterfly swimmer from the University of Edinburgh. Ciara shares her incredible journey, from being a European junior medalist at 14 to finding her stride in senior swimming at 23, 24, and setting her sights on the Commonwealth Games this summer. Discover the unique path that has led her to real progress, including her recent personal best in the 100m butterfly at the Luxembourg Euro Meet and achieving two Scottish Commonwealth Games nomination standards.

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The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is joined by Freya Anderson, founder of the Fast and Female Swimming Clinics, to talk all about how she is create a safe space for female swimmers, helping guide young girls through the sport by connecting to her own experiences in the pool and her recent move to Stirling.

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The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is joined by Luke Fowle, co-founder of the Instant Swim Club, to give our BOLD predictions for 2026 Swimming. Which British Swimmer has the best chance of a World Record in 2025, is Leon Marchand going to be beaten in the 200m IM and who will go down as the GOAT Katie Ledecky or Summer McIntosh? We discuss all!!

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What is the single greatest swim in history? In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are taking on the impossible task of ranking the Top 10 Greatest Swims of All Time. From world-shattering records to the most dramatic Olympic finishes, we dive deep into the performances that defined the sport.

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In this episode, Scott and Dan dive into the public results for the Propulsion Swimming End of Year Awards 2025. Does the public's choice match the hosts' picks? With the public holding 34% of the power and Scott and Dan splitting the remaining 66%, the debates are officially on!

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Katie Ledecky has shattered the impossible. Her 14:59.62 in the 1650-yard freestyle isn't just a record—it's a statistical anomaly that forces a global reassessment of women's athletic potential.

Join the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we understand the historical context of this swim, and access the enduring legacy of the greatest distance swimmer in history on her confirmed path to the LA 2028 Olympics

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In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk about 2025 Toyota U.S. Open Championships in Austin, Texas, where there were some stunning swims.

Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand made the biggest headlines. McIntosh roared back into competition with the second fastest 400m freestyle in history, with a 3:55.37. She then closed out the meet with a dominant 200m butterfly in 2:02.62, the fourth fastest ever.

Marchand was equally impressive. He dipped into the 400m free, not his usual specialty, and clocked a lifetime best of 3:44.70. Then he wrapped up with a triumphant 200m...

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The Propulsion Swimming Podcast previews European Short Course 2025 in Lublin, Poland. We talk through How to Watch, Aquatics GB hopes and surprise Breaststroke entrees.

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This week the Propulsion Swimming Podcast reviews the fastest ever Short Course BUCS and Loughborough and Stirling battle it out for the 2025 BUCS crown!

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The Final legs of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Toronto saw a gluten of new Short Course World Records and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are here to discuss all.

The meet was highlighted by two major barriers being broken for the first time in history: the women's 100m freestyle and the men's 200m breaststroke.

On the women's side, Kate Douglass of the USA made history by becoming the first woman to ever swim the 100m freestyle in under 50 seconds, clocking a stunning new world record of 49.93. The Australian women also dominated...

Stop 2 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Westmont, Chicago, saw 4 new Short course world records hit and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are here to discuss all.

Kate Douglass and Mollie O'Callaghan takes down the 100m and 200m Freestyle World Records respectively, and Backstroke Queen's Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown once again set new all time best times.

We also discuss the progress of Brit Breaststroke superstar Adam Peaty and how he's improving from stop to stop.

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After an extended summer break the Propulsion Swimming Podcast returns to discuss Stop 1 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Carmel, Indiana.

A weekend of swimming that saw Adam Peaty Return to competitive action, Gretchen Walsh break more Butterfly World Records and Leon Marchand and Shaine Casas go head to head again after an epic summer duel at the World Swimming Championships 2025, Singapore.

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The Propulsion Swimming Podcast reacts to the stunning news that Ben Proud has joined the Enhanced Games.

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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are joined by former international swimmer, Hannah Miley as we reflect on the Aquatics GB performance at the World Swimming Championships 2025.

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Which swimmers impressed the most at the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore? The Propulsion Swimming Podcast discuss their top 10 swimmers including Leon Marchand, Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky.

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The final bell has rung, the water has settled, and the World Swimming Championships are in the books! We saw World Records shattered, legends cement their legacy, and new champions rise to the occasion in an unforgettable week of racing.

Now, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast team faces its toughest challenge yet: debating and ranking the Top 10 individual swims from the entire competition.

On our list, we're breaking down Léon Marchand's mind-blowing 200m IM World Record, Katie Ledecky's historic and dramatic victory in her signature 800m Freestyle, and Summer McIntosh's masterclass in the 200m...

The Propulsion Swimming team of Dan and Scott review the final day of the World Championships 2025, where Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh display sheer dominance in their 400m IM events.

We have a third World Record of the meet where the American Women's 4x100 Medley Relay crushed the field and break the record by 0.3 seconds.

Meg Harris throws down an incredible 24.0 to win gold for Australia completing the sprint freestyle double, with Cam McEvoy winning on the mens side.

Dominant 50m performances from Ruta Meilutytė and Kliment Kolesnikov in the 50m...

That Women's 800m Freestyle was one of the best races you will see for a while!!

On Day 7 of the World Championships, Katie Ledecky cemented herself as the greatest female swimmer ever winning the 800m freestyle for the 7th time in her career, edging out Sumer McIntosh and Lani Pallister.

We have a second World Record for the meet courtesy of the Amercian's in the 4x1 Mixed Relay.

Kaylee McKeown gets very close to her own World Record in 200m backstroke getting the better of Regan Smith yet again at...

Team GB win their first medal on Day 6 of the World Championships in the 4x200m freestyle relay ahead of China and Australia.

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A fantastic race in the women's 100m freestyle final as Marrit Steenbergen gets the better of Mollie O'Callaghan!

Qin Haiyang does the breaststroke double by winning the 200m breaststroke out of Lane 8

Hubert Kos sparkles in the 200m backstroke with a 1 second lifetime best, and Kate Douglass with the swim of the night in...

Summer McIntosh nearly hits THE impossible women's World Record in the 200m butterfly on Day 5 of the World Championships, on her way to winning her third gold medal this week.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast crew, Scott and Dan, is buzzing after an incredible night of racing. Here's what we're breaking down today:

An unbelievable performance from Romania's David Popovici has he swims the second fastest 100m freestyle ever in the fastest 100m freestyle final ever!

French superstar returns to action after his World Record in the semi final of the 200...

A WORLD RECORD FALLS! Léon Marchand just put on a show for the ages on Day 4 of the World Championships, cementing his place in the history books with an unforgettable swim.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast crew, Scott and Dan, is buzzing after an incredible night of racing. Here's what we're breaking down today:

An unbelievable performance from France's Léon Marchand, who completely obliterated the World Record in the men's 200m Individual Medley previously held by Ryan Lochte. We analyse every split of this historic, must-see race.

Australia's Mollie O...

Rivalries renewed and legends deliver! Day 3 of the World Championships gave us some of the most anticipated head-to-head battles of the entire meet, and they did not disappoint.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is here to break down a night of incredible drama. David Popovici vs Luke Hobson in a thrilling Men's 200m Freestyle final. Kaylee McKeown and Regan Smith went stroke-for-stroke in the Women's 100m Backstroke. Another masterclass in distance swimming from the one and only Katie Ledecky in the 1500m Freestyle and South Africa's Pieter Coetzee emerges victorious in a stacked Men's 100m Backstroke final.<...

The Summer McIntosh show rolls on! The Canadian superstar grabbed her second gold medal in as many days on another thrilling night of finals at the World Swimming Championships.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast crew is back to break down all the action from Day 2 in Singapore

Another day, another gold, we analyse Summer McIntosh's dominant performance to win the 200m Individual Medley. China's Qin Haiyang put on an absolute clinic to take gold in the men's 100m Breaststroke. Gretchen Walsh powers to her world title in the women's 100m Butterfly. And, France's Maxime...

Join hosts, Scott and Dan, of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as they break down all the action from a thrilling first day of finals of the World Swimming Championships 2025!

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AUSSIE DOMINANCE: A deep dive into Australia's absolute masterclass in the 4x100m Freestyle relays.

MÄRTENS' MOMENT: Germany's Lukas Märtens put on a clinic to capture a hard-earned gold in the men's 400m Freestyle.

MCINTOSH IS BACK: The first of many? Superstar Summer McIntosh kicked off her campaign in style, cruising to victory in...

The biggest swimming event of 2025 is here! The World Swimming Championships are set to kick off, and the pool is primed for some legendary performances and epic showdowns.

In this special preview episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we dive deep into the psych sheets, analyse the contenders, and make our official (and probably controversial!) gold medal predictions. Who are the nailed-on favourites? Which races are too close to call? And who are our dark horse picks to cause a major upset on the world stage?

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The 2025 World Aquatics Championships are just around the corner, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is here with your ultimate preview of the Aquatics GB team!

In this essential preview, we break down the British swimming team heading to Singapore. We analyse the major medal contenders, from the freestyle kings like Matt Richards and Ben Proud, IM contender Duncan Scott, and new medal threats Ollie Morgan and Angharad Evans.

We shine a light on the rising stars of Aquatics GB who are poised for a breakout performance on the world stage.

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This bonus episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we take you through our 10 swimmers, 5 male and 5 female, that we cannot wait to see at the Singapore World Swimming Championships 2025.

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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we're joined by Britain's breaststroke sensation, Angharad Evans! Fresh off a history-making performance at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Angharad heads into this summer's World Championships as the fastest woman in the world in the 100m Breaststroke.

We dive deep into her incredible year of progress, discussing the specific changes and mindset shifts that have seen her rise to the top of the world rankings.

We also get the inside scoop on her final preparation meet at Sette Colli, Rome and look ahead to the big...

Join the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we sit down with the incredible Barnaby Ryder, the 17-year-old Mount Kelly student who has just conquered the English Channel! In this exclusive interview, Barnaby dives deep into his rigorous preparation, including balancing school with intense meterage and cold water acclimatisation. He shares the challenges and triumphs of his epic solo Channel swim, revealing what it truly takes to complete such a monumental open water feat.

We also discuss his motivations for supporting "ManUp?", a vital charity dedicated to men's mental health, and what exciting challenges lie ahead for this...

At the LEN under 23's, David Popovici became the second fastest ever in the 100m Freestyle, swimming a 46.71.

On this bonus episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we react to this swim and discuss if he can challenge Pan Zhanle and the World Record. We also look at his 200m freestyle swim where he dipped below the 1:44 mark yet again, and preview a mouth watering head to head with Luke Hobson at this summer's World Swimming Championships in Singapore.

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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Scott and Dan go through the potential World Records we could see at the Singapore World Swimming Championships 2025!

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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, join hosts Scott and Dan as they dive deep into all the action from the Australian Swimming Trials 2025! We break down the electrifying performances that shaped the squad for the upcoming Singapore World Championships.

Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the standout swimmers, including the incredible form of Lani Pallister, the powerful return of Kyle Chalmers, the distance dominance of Sam Short, and the continued sprint speed of Cam McEvoy.

We also discuss the highly anticipated prospects of Mollie O'Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown as they...

At the Canadian Swimming Trials 2025, teenage swimming sensation Summer McIntosh completed one of the best week's of swimming EVER! She comes away with THREE WORLD RECORDS (+ two near misses) and solidifies herself as the best swimmer in the world right now.

On this bonus episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we share our thoughts and reactions, compare her times to the previous World Record swims and discuss how/if she can improve further!

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Dive deep into the electrifying 2025 Toyota National Championships, widely known as the USA Swimming Trials 2025, held from June 3-7 in Indianapolis!

This episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast delivers the ultimate breakdown of every performance, and the intense battles for spots on the World Aquatics Championships team.

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