Propulsion Swimming Podcast
Dive into the exhilarating world of swimming with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! We're your passionate guides, celebrating British swimming in all its glory. Tired of British swimming being a silent stroke in the sports world? Not here! We shine a spotlight on our amazing athletes, coaches, and events, giving them the recognition they deserve, especially in the build-up to the Paris Olympics 2024. But swimming isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. We aim to bridge the gap between elite champions and everyday laps, building a vibrant community where everyone feels welcome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Proud joins Enhanced Games (Our Reaction)

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast reacts to the stunning news that Ben Proud has joined the Enhanced Games.
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Our thoughts on AQUATICS GB at the Singapore World Champs 2025

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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Who were the TOP 10 World Champs Swimmers?

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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Top 10 Swims of the World Championships

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...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 8 Review

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...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 7 Review

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...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 6 Review

Team GB win their first medal on Day 6 of the World Championships in the 4x200m freestyle relay ahead of China and Australia.
Here's what the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are breaking down today:
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...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 5 Review

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...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 4 Review

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...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 3 Review

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.<...
Singapore Worlds 2025 Day 2 Review

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...
Singapore World Champs Day 1 Review

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!
On today's agenda:
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...
Worlds 2025 (Gold Medal Predictions)

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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Swimming World Champs Preview (British Edition)

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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10 Swimmers to Watch at Worlds 2025

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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Angharad Evans Previews World Champs 2025

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...
Barnaby Ryder swims the English Channel at 17 years old

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...
Reacting to Popovici's LEN Under 23s

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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World Record Predictions (Singapore 2025)

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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Australian Swimming Trials Review 2025

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...
Summer McIntosh has DESTROYED 3 World Records!

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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2025 USA Swimming Trials RECAP

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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Nyls Korstanje talk Dutch Swimming secrets!

Get ready for an electrifying conversation with Dutch Olympian and national record holder, Nyls Korstanje, on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! In this episode, hosts Scott and Dan dive deep with Nyls, discussing his recent record-breaking 50m butterfly swim at the AP Race International and his current #1 world ranking.
We explore the exciting possibility of the 50m butterfly becoming an Olympic event, and how that could reshape his career. Nyls also sheds light on the successful Dutch swimming system, its structure, and how innovation makes it a powerhouse in the sport.
Finally, we look...
AP International 2025 PREVIEW

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SEC Freshman of the Year | Alex Painter

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are speaking to SEC Freshman of the Year and University of Florida swimmer, Alex Painter.
We discuss with Alex his move to train out in the states, how field hockey at Millfield and exposure to a team sport help him prepare for elite swimming, and his future goals at the LEN under 23's this summer.
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British Champs Review and World Selection

On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are reviewing the Aquatic GB Swimming Championships 2025, and looking at the team selected for the Singapore World Championships this summer.
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Previewing Aquatics GB Champs 2025

Get ready for an electrifying week of British swimming at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2025!
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast dives deep into this crucial event at the London Aquatics Centre (April 15th - 20th) where the nation's best swimmers will battle it out for national titles and coveted spots on the team heading to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this summer (July 11th - August 3rd, 2025).
We discuss the key storylines at this years meet; pre-selection, races to watch, potential british records and the next-generation of swimmers breaking through!
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Aquatics GB CEO discusses the future of swimming

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking with Aquatics GB CEO, Drew Barrand.
In this insightful episode, we explore his role, the organisation's recent progress, and its ambitious plans for the future. Drew shares his perspective on the challenges of leading a diverse aquatic federation, and the long-term goals for British aquatic sports.
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Eva Okaro: Making Olympic History in Paris

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking to Eva Okaro.
The youngest British Olympian in Paris and the first Black female swimmer to represent Great Britain in the pool at the Games. Eva shares her incredible journey, from making history on the Olympic stage to navigating the pressures of elite swimming. We delve into her experiences in Paris, her return from injury, and her exciting decision to swim at the University of Texas.
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What is Tyler Melbourne-Smith's optimum distance?

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with up and coming British freestyler, Tyler Melbourne-Smith.
We talk through his performances of the last 12 months and understand what impact they have on his choice of freestyle events he's racing at the Aquatics GB Champs 2025.
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Holly McGill's journey through Scottish Swimming

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Arena League preview with a TWIST

Ahead of the National Arena League finals 2025 in Cardiff the Propulsion Swimming Podcast picks its dream British Open line up.
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Reviewing BUCS Long Course 2025

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Can the British Uni Scene Catch up with the USA?

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we preview BUCS LC 2025 with our four races to watch, discuss recent British NCAA announcements, and how can uk swimming can mean more.
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Jess Podger's advice for growing a social media brand

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with University of Bath swimmer, Jess Podger, about how she's grown her social media brand and advice she'd give to any other swimmers looking to do the same.
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Bournemouth Collegiate School with Sam Woodward and James Ryan

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk to Sam Woodward and James Ryan about all things Bournemouth Collegiate School Swimming.
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Jordan Cooley talks Leeds Uni swimming

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we talk with Leeds Beckett freestyle, Jordan Cooley.
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Swimming Nutrition Advice

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are reposting a Swimming Nutrition advice episode with YSN.
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Propulsion Swimming Awards 2024

To end 2024, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast reviews the last 12 months and names its top swimmers of the year, British and international, with a nod towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Reviewing the Short Course World Champs 2024

Was Budapest 2024 the fastest swimming meet EVER?
This week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast examines the record-shattering Short Course World Championships, where an unprecedented 30 World Records were broken!
We dissect Gretchen Walsh's incredible 11 World record medals (9 individual!) and the massive prize money that could change the future of swimming. Is this sustainable? Plus, how Abbie Wood and Eva Okaro saved Aquatics GB's blushes with 3 medals and a world junior record. Join us for an in-depth analysis!
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