198 episodes

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!

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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!

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    E199 - Stephen Clegg: Benefits of Visually Impaired Swimming

    E199 - Stephen Clegg: Benefits of Visually Impaired Swimming

    Aquatics GB named their Paralympic Swimming squad for the Paris Paralympics 2024 this week. Stephen Clegg was one of the para-swimmers selected and will head to his third Paralympic Games after appearances at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
    So far an elusive Paralympic gold medal has eluded the Edinburgh University swimmer, but after winning World Para Swimming titles in the S12 100m Butterfly and 100m Backstroke and setting multiple Para-Swimming World records could Paris 2024 be his year?
    This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we discuss with Stephen the challenges and benefits being a visually impaired swimmer brings. He shares everything From training to using feel rather than sight to stroke counting and slowing down for a turn.
    AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/

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    • 39 min
    E198 - Lucy Grieve: Stirling Swimming Success

    E198 - Lucy Grieve: Stirling Swimming Success

    Following her selection to the Aquatics GB squad for the European Championships 2024 in Belgrade, we speak to University of Stirling Swimming, Lucy Grieve, on this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast.
    We speak to Lucy about her journey for SAST to Stirling, how she and Keanna MacInnes make perfect training partners along with the entire Stirling Squads, and her hopes for this summer's European Champs.
    AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/

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    • 40 min
    E197 - Honey Osrin: Sacrifices to make the Olympics

    E197 - Honey Osrin: Sacrifices to make the Olympics

    At the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Loughborough University swimmer Honey Osrin claimed the 200m Backstroke title ahead of Katie Shanahan and booked her place at the Paris Olympics.
    Her journey to a first Olympic Games has been far from an easy one. We discuss with Honey her decision to come to train in the UK at 13 years old and leave her native South Africa, a 5 year plateau struggling to break the 2:10 mark in the 200m Back, and why it took a virus for her to put all her eggs in one basket and a secure British Swimming selection.
    AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/

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    • 47 min
    E196 - Aquatics GB Names Young European Champs Squad

    E196 - Aquatics GB Names Young European Champs Squad

    With the Aquatics GB Olympic Team skipping the 2024 European Championships, a brilliant opportunity has arisen for a host of under-21 British Swimmers.
    Due to the clash between European Champs (10th-23rd June) and Sette Colli (21-23 June 2024) Aquatics GB won't be sending any Olympians to Belgrade later this summer, but this does mean valuable major meet experience can be gained for the 10 pool swimmers selected.
    Fleur Lewis, Holly McGill, Lucy Grieve, Calvin Fry, Alex Painter, Ed Mildred, Josh Gammon, Jack Skerry, Matt Ward and Leah Schlosshan will all be representing British Swimming.
    On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk through their chances at the meet and why we are excited after their British Champs 2024 performances.
    We also discuss the 3 Open Water Marathon Swimmers who ARE going to the Olympics and the European Championships and how their preparations are shaping up before Paris.
    AP Race London International - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://events.aprace.club/events/aprli24/

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    • 34 min
    E195 - James Guy: Qualifying for a Third Olympics

    E195 - James Guy: Qualifying for a Third Olympics

    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/

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    • 49 min
    E194 - Our Thoughts on the Team GB Paris Olympic Swimming Squad

    E194 - Our Thoughts on the Team GB Paris Olympic Swimming Squad

    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!
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    • 31 min

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