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.
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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Previewing World SC Championships with Jacob Peters

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Aquatics GB swimmer Jacob Peters helps us look ahead to the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest.
We talk with Jacob about bouncing back from Olympic disappointment, the different pressures a Short Course Worlds brings and how it can help springboard into 2025.
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Inside AP Race with Adam Peaty and Ed Baxter

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we sit down with Adam Peaty and Ed Baxter for an unfiltered conversation regarding the AP Race business. From Finances to Saudia to the Future, we answer the questions you've always wanted answered, with nothing off limits.
AP Race was founded by Adam Peaty and Ed Baxter in 2019. It has since launched race clinics like no other in swimming, created an annual international swimming meet at the London Aquatics Centre, and recently launched a new swimming academy in Saudi Arabia, among other things.
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Can BUCS fix age group swimming?

Dive into the action-packed BUCS Nationals with us! This episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast breaks down the highlights from a thrilling meet at Ponds Forge, featuring some of the UK's fastest university swimmers.
We dissect the standout performances, including Freya Colbert's record-breaking meet and Dan Wiffen's dominant distance swims. Plus, we analyze the intense battles in the 100m fly, 400m IM, and 100m backstroke, where the margins were razor-thin, and discover the swimmers to watch this season, like rising stars Jordan Cooley, Holly McGill, and Tyler Melbourne-Smith.
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BUCS Short Course PREVIEW 2024

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we preview the biggest University Short Course competition, BUCS. We highlight the swimmers we can't wait to watch, with Olympians in the water and Paralympic medalists on show there's no shortage of high quality swimmers. We also talk races to watch, why we love BUCS and how swimmers can help grow it's profile further to their own benefit.
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Singapore World Cup Review

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast discusses the final stop of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series in Singapore. There are 5 World record swims to discuss from Leon Marchand, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and Noe Ponti, plus an outstanding Duncan Scott 200m Freestyle as sights now turn to World Championships in Budapest, along with BUCS short course in the UK.
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Incheon World Cup Review: with Adam Chillingworth

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Leg 2 of the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup produced even more short course World Records as Kate Douglass and Regan Smith shine. This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the top swims from Incheon, South Korea with the help of Hong Kong Breaststroker Adam Chillingworth.
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Shanghai World Cup Review: with Joshua Yong

Leg 1 of the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup produced World Record swims and stand out battle as the Short Course swimming season takes hold. This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the top swims from Shanghai with the help of Australian Breaststroker Joshua Yong.
We discuss an effervescent weekend of racing from Duncan Scott and look at Gretchen Walsh's record-breaking swims in the Virginia vs Florida dual meet.
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2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup PREVIEW

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast returns with a preview of the upcoming Asia-based, World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024.
We take a look through the head to head matchups to look forward to over the next three weeks - from Leon Marchand vs Duncan Scott to Kaylee McKeown vs Regan Smith - the world record chances including home favourite Pan Zhanle in Shanghai, and why the 2024 Short Course Swimming season could be the best ever!
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Paralympics 2024: Para GB Swimming

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Hunter Armstrong: Challenging Road to Olympic Gold

Join the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we sit down with USA Swimmer, Hunter Armstrong. Fresh off his second relay gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the 4x100m Freestyle, Hunter opens up about the challenging road he's faced over the last 12 months to victory.
He shares his struggles with getting out of bed in the lead-up to the US trials, where for 3 out of 5 months he would be consistently missing practice. Despite considering quitting the sport, Hunter persevered.
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Toby Robinson: Swimming in the Seine

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are speaking to Team GB's Tobias Robinson.
Toby talks us through the Men's 10km marathon swim at the Paris Olympic Games, discussing topics such as, 40s per 100m river currents, water quality issues and why this event can be a landmark event for water quality in rivers around the world.
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Dan Wiffen: 800m Free Olympic Champion

Join us for an exclusive interview with Ireland's golden boy, Daniel Wiffen on this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast!
Fresh off his incredible Olympic success, Dan shares the inside scoop on his unforgettable gold medal swim in the 800m Freestyle and his bronze medal performance in the 1500m Freestyle. 🥇🥉
Hear firsthand about the overwhelming emotions of his Irish homecoming and how the media attention of the Olympic games affects recovery and sleep.
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Team GB: Olympic 2024 Final Thoughts

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming Program now complete, all medals on offer won, on this Episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the performance of Team GB at the La Defense Arena.
Are we satisfied with the 5 medals from Paris, does 1 Olympic Gold reflect an Olympic cycle of progress?
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E217 - Day 9 Review: Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast rounds up its Paris 2024 Daily Olympic swimming episodes with a review of the final nights races. A night that included two world records, a Sarah Sjostrom freestyle double and drama filled Medley relays!
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E216 - Day 9: Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming

On the final day of the Paris Olympic Swimming, this daily Propulsion Swimming Podcast, discusses the Day 8 finals which saw titanic head to heads in the 100m Butterfly between Kristof Milak and Josh Liendo, and Women's 200m IM, with Summer McIntosh, Kate Douglass and Kaylee McKeown all making up the podium!
Can Sarah Sjostrom, Daniel Wiffen and the USA Women's Medley Relay set World records to end a fantastic Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming program!
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E215 - Day 8: Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast reflects on a night of two silvers for Team GB with Duncan Scott and Ben Proud adding to their historic major swimming meet tallies, another Leon Marchand gold, and we try to predict 2 of the hardest podiums at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; The Mens 100m Butterfly and Womens 200m IM.
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E214 - Day 7: Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming

Day 7 of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Olympic Daily episodes and we take a look back on 4 fascinating finals from night 6, which included Golds for Kate Douglass, Hubert Kos and Summer McIntoch. We also look forward to the Day 7 Finals which include great medal hopes for Team GB with Duncan Scott, Tom Dean and Ben Proud in the water.
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