Propulsion Swimming Podcast

On this week's electrifying episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we welcome a true legend of British Swimming – the powerhouse relay swimmer, the humble champion, James Guy!James Guy is one of the most decorated swimmers in British history. His resume boasts Olympic gold medals, multiple World Championship titles, and a stack of European and Commonwealth triumphs. A master of freestyle and butterfly, he's renowned as one of the greatest relay swimmers in the world.We'll dive deep into Jimmy's thrilling journey at the recent British Olympic trials. From the unexpected setbacks in the 100m butterfly to the nail-biting, last-chance qualification for the Paris Olympics – we'll cover it all. We'll also explore whether his bold move to Millfield in the middle of an Olympic season was a calculated risk or a stroke of genius.AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team GB have named their 33 swimmer squad (30 pool swimmers and 3 open water swimmers) for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After the Aquatics Gb Swimming Championships which acted as the selection meet for the Olympic Swimming squad, it was clear 23 swimmers would be representing British Swimming in Paris. Selectors decide to add to this number with 7 discretionary picks and prioritise relay performances with every relay selected. On this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we give our initial thoughts on the 30 pool swimmers selected and give some VERY early medal predictions!AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2024 in its entirety. Day by Day. Event by Event. Formerly called the British Swimming Championships 2024, this meet was the Olympic and Paralympic swimming selection meet for British Swimmers. Who were the stand out swimmers? Who secured their ticket to Paris? We cover is all! AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast of the year (so far). We preview the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2024 in it's entirety.Day by Day. Event by Event.Formerly called the British Swimming Championships 2024, a rebrand that occured after we recorded, the meet is set to be the Olympic selection meet with invites to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics up for grabs.AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan 'Jono' Adam, is a Bath Performance Centre swimmer as well as a double LEN Under 23 Champion. At the 2024 British Swimming Championships, he will be heading into the 100m Backstroke as the second-fastest seed. He's set to be one of the many hopefuls looking to make the British Swimming Olympic team in the 100m Back and go beneath the all-important Nomination Standard of 53.68In an interview on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Jono shares why his preparations heading into Olympic Trials have built confidence in a potential 52-point second swim, and moreover, what it's like being teammates and even housemates with some of his biggest competition.Key topics Jono discusses on the podcast:🇦🇺 Firstly, what was the main focus was on the recent Bath PC Training Camp in Australia.💪 Training against Kaylee McKeown, in addition to his hardest set while down under.🏁 Why he hasn't had many in-season swims, and then why his confidence comes from a complete training block instead. ⭐ Where did his personal best swim at LEN U23's come from (53.45), and more importantly what tactics he will use to replicate and improve upon it. 🧑‍🍳 How understanding skinfolds and his nutritional input out of the pool has led to improved performances in the pool.🇬🇧 Lastly, why it's important he's focusing on his own swim and not those of swimmers around him, like the ever-impressive Ollie Morgan.AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are joined by City of Leeds Swimmer, Leah Schlosshan.Leah is a back-to-back European Junior Champion in the 200m IM. We talk with her about why she's chosen to stay at Leeds as she targets the Olympics rather than heading to a British Swimming National Centre, and her mindset heading into trials given she's going to have to race Abbie Wood, Katie Shanahan and Freya Colbert. AP Race London International - ⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are talking BUCS Long Course 2024, and we are joined by stand out University of Swansea swimmer Lewis Fraser. We talk through the stand-out swims of the biggest UK University meet, from guest swimmers like James Guy and Max Litchfield to notable swims leading into British trials by Honey Osrin, Angharad Evans and Ollie Morgan. Lewis Fraser also discusses how competing as a team can take the pressure off, his 100m Fly BUCS record and why he trains a 200m IM program for the 100m Butterfly. AP Race London International - ⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are reviewing the 2024 Doha Swimming World Championships and are joined by British Swimming's newest World Champion, Laura Stephens. We discuss the outstanding meet of the Dave Hemmings squad, why Adam Peaty has us very excited and of course the ridiculous Pan Zhanle 100m Freestyle World record!! AP Race London International - https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may only be February, but on this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are previewing the upcoming World Swimming Championships in Doha. A large, experienced British Swimming squad is set to compete so we take a deep dive into the biggest aims of the meet for the team, which world records could fall so early in the year, and would anything other than a double-digit British Swimming medal haul be disappointing? AP Race London International - https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the Rotterdam Open Meet, in December 2023, Angharad Evans caused the British Swimming community to sit up and wonder if the University of Stirling swimmer has a chance at making the Olympic team when British Swimming Olympic trials come about in April 2024. She secured massive personal bests in the 50m Breaststroke (1 second), 100m Breaststroke (just under 1 second) and 200m Breaststroke (7 seconds!!). On this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk about her massive improvements since making the move to Stirling from home club West Suffolk, what she's now targeting to improve further heading toward British Champs 2024, and why, despite being a nervous swimmer, she looks to make herself MORE nervous before races.AP Race London International - https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast Propulsion takes you behind the scenes with the Bath Performance Centre rising swimmer, Matthew Ward, as he sets his sights on the British Swimming Olympic Trials.In this episode, you'll hear Matt discuss:Texas Twists: How his swimming journey began in the Lone Star State and the unique challenges and benefits that shaped him as an athlete.Mount Kelly Magic: Discover why Matt chose Swimming School Mount Kelly and how their supportive environment helped him blossom into a European Junior medalist.Bath's Blueprint: Get inside the Bath Performance Centre training regime with Matt's coach, Dave McNulty, and teammate, Olympic champion Tom Dean.Backstroke Blitz & IM Ambitions: Hear Matt's plans to conquer the backstroke and IM events at the Trials, and the intense preparation he's undergoing to take on the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all distance swimmers! 🏊‍♀️ This episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast for you.We dive deep into the world of training with the one of British Swimming’s newest record holder Fleur Lewis. Fleur shares her insights on:Conquering the winter blues: How to stay motivated and crush your workouts even when the weather is frightful. 🥶Taper secrets: Fleur reveals her surprisingly high meterage during taper, and how it helps her peak at the right moment. 📈Squad goals: Discover how Fleur's distance squad, led by the amazing coach Andi Manley and including the newly crowned world record holder Daniel Wiffen, is pushing her to new heights. 🚀Olympic Trials showdown: Get ready for an epic battle! Fleur sets her sights on the upcoming Trials, with a fierce competition brewing against rising talent Amelie Blocksidge and some tough British Swimming Olympic nomination times ⚔️This episode is packed with valuable tips and inspiration for any swimmer looking to take their training to the next level. Don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.From nail-biting competitions and insider training tips to captivating interviews, we delve into every aspect of the sport. Each week, a fresh episode awaits, keeping you up-to-speed on the latest aquatic adventures.So, take a plunge into the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! Find us on your favourite podcast platform, or dive into our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our final episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast in 2023, we are reflecting on the awesome year of swimming we've had both internationally and in Great Britain. We will be handing out 12 Awards in various categories celebrating the best of British Swimming and beyond. All our awards were put up for Public Nominations before being narrowed down to a shortlist of 3 per award. These 3 were put up for Public voting of which we had a massive 12k total public votes for the entire awards.Final winners were then chosen by ourselves combined with public votes, with weighting as follows:-✅ Public vote - 34%✅ (Propulsion) Dan - 33%✅ (Propulsion) Scott - 33%I.e. If awards voting was split, Public Vote will always get priority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we take a look back at last week's European Short Course Championships and give our thoughts on what we think the table-topping British Swimming performance means for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are speaking to British Para-Swimming Star, Ellie Challis.At last summer's World Para-Swimming Championships in Manchester Ellie won a massive 6 medals including 3 gold for British Swimming. We speak with Ellie about how her dad taught her to swim at aged 8, why it's important for representation of the lower classifications in para sport, and her thoughts on the recently announced British Swimming Trials 2024 which have been revealed as a combined able-bodied and para meet. Along with, of course, looking forward to the Paris Paralympics 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are breaking down the British Swimming selection criteria for the Paris Olympics 2024, including the nomination standards and times swimmers are going to need to hit in every event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are reviewing the recent BUCS Short Course 2023 that were hosted at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.We discuss the incredible weekend of racing that included a Fleur Lewis British Record in the 1500m, Cam Brooker sprint breakout and Loughborough Swimming dominance. We also share our thoughts on whether British University swimming should be so much bigger than it currently is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are speaking to Scottish Record Holder and British Champion in the 50m Breaststroke, Archie Goodburn. Archie talks with us about the recent University of Edinburgh's Altitude training camp to Andorra, why racing Short Course at the upcoming European Championships will help the British Swimming squad for the Paris Olympics, and where his recent progress has come from after a injury-riddled time at Loughborough Swimming. Archie's Movember fundraising - https://movember.com/t/uofe-performance-swimming?mc=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are speaking Performance Sprint coach at Loughborough University, Connor Andrews.We talk with Connor about the journey he's taken at Loughborough from Volunteer to Performance Coach, how his exposure to other sports like athletics is helping shape his philosophy towards swimming coaching and athlete management, and which of the next crop of Loughborough Swimmers we should be looking out for! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.