The Weekly Freestyle

Alex Sutton and contributors from the swimming world and beyond
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Alex Sutton and an array of guests from within and outside of the swimming world to discuss life between the lanes. With expert analysis and unrivalled insight this is your place to get your swimming scoop. Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/TheWeeklyFreestyle?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

  1. The SWIMFLUENCER | Which NATION PARTIES the most | POOLSIDE FOR THE BEST SWIM IN HISTORY and meeting Popovici on a massage table 🤔 | Lily Csonka

    12 HR AGO

    The SWIMFLUENCER | Which NATION PARTIES the most | POOLSIDE FOR THE BEST SWIM IN HISTORY and meeting Popovici on a massage table 🤔 | Lily Csonka

    This week’s episode of The Weekly Freestyle dives into the creative mind of Lily Csonka, exploring how spontaneity shapes their content and why some of the best ideas come in the most unexpected moments. From filming on the fly to scrolling through TikTok for inspiration, Lily shares the reality of bringing ideas to life and the challenges of working in an environment where not everyone wants to be on camera. It is an honest look at creativity without structure, where not everything goes to plan but authenticity always wins. The conversation also uncovers the balance between shyness and self expression, as Lily opens up about finding content creation therapeutic despite moments of embarrassment. Treating filming like a job helps them push past self doubt, while the positive support from the community outweighs any negativity. Along the way, they share their favorite swimming venues across Europe, from the vibrant outdoor atmosphere of Canet-en-Roussillon to the iconic Duna Arena in Budapest, while even dropping a surprising hot take on the famous Foro Italico. From unforgettable moments poolside to behind the scenes stories with elite athletes, including encounters with David Popovici and the British relay squad featuring Duncan Scott, this episode blends humor, insight, and real life experiences in the swimming world. Lily also dives into their unique swim cap collection and shares some bold opinions on the sport, including why freestyle is their least favorite stroke.

    34 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    BONUS: EDINBURGH REVIEW🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 COLBERT on fire 🔥, the NEXT GEN is here⚡️ and PEATY is BACK 😍

    Edinburgh bonus review show

    29 min
  3. SAM LAWMAN 🇬🇧 | Lifesaving World Champion & why have WORLD AQUATICS MESSED UP SELECTIONS…

    18 MAR

    SAM LAWMAN 🇬🇧 | Lifesaving World Champion & why have WORLD AQUATICS MESSED UP SELECTIONS…

    In this episode, Alex Sutton sits down with Sam Lawman to dive into his unique journey through the world of life saving sport. Sam shares how he transitioned from standard pool swimming into a discipline that blends speed, endurance, and real world rescue skills, arguing that while it demands more technical ability, it also offers greater longevity in the water. The conversation explores Great Britain’s position on the global stage, highlighting the strong team culture shaped by the strategic format of World Championship competition. Sam also reflects on one of the defining moments of his career, the unforgettable relay victory at the 2022 World Championships. Beyond life saving, the episode takes a candid look at the current state of competitive pool swimming, including criticism of the restrictive Olympic qualification process for the 50 meter events. Sam also talks about building his presence outside the pool through his YouTube channel, Slaw Swims, and touches on his achievements in masters swimming. A must listen for swimmers, life saving athletes, and anyone interested in the evolution of aquatic sport. SLAW SWIMS: https://youtube.com/@slawswims?si=YrsKi2u5AChNUQ-Z

    39 min
  4. The_swimfluencer - Lily Csonka taking the SWIMMING and MEDIA WORLD by STORM ⚡️

    11 MAR

    The_swimfluencer - Lily Csonka taking the SWIMMING and MEDIA WORLD by STORM ⚡️

    In this episode, Alex sits down with swimming content creator Lily Csonka, who joins the show while visiting her hometown of Győr, Hungary before returning to her new home just outside Barcelona. Lily shares the unexpected way she entered the swimming world through volunteering at the 2017 European Youth Olympic Festival in Győr. What began as a simple volunteer role quickly turned into a life-changing experience as she found herself surrounded by young athletes from across Europe and discovered a passion for the sport that would shape her career. Lily reflects on her path from volunteering at multiple international sporting events to trying traditional sports journalism through an internship at Hungarian television, an experience that ultimately pushed her to create her own platform instead. A frustrating volunteer role at the 2022 European Championships in Rome became the turning point, where she began sharing behind the scenes moments with swimmers on social media. The positive response from athletes and fans helped her realize there was space in the sport for more personal storytelling and authentic content. Now building a growing presence in swimming media, Lily focuses on highlighting athletes’ personalities and the human side of the sport, something she believes is missing from most traditional coverage. She discusses the importance of social media in helping swimming reach new audiences, the need for federations and clubs to embrace modern content, and her recent collaborations with European Aquatics. With hopes of attending more major meets including the Mare Nostrum Tour and upcoming European championships, Lily is helping bring a fresh and creative perspective to how swimming stories are told. To support the show visit our link Patreon link - https://patreon.com/TheWeeklyFreestyle?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    34 min
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Alex Sutton and an array of guests from within and outside of the swimming world to discuss life between the lanes. With expert analysis and unrivalled insight this is your place to get your swimming scoop. Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/TheWeeklyFreestyle?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

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  • Creator
    Alex Sutton and contributors from the swimming world and beyond
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © TWF 2025
  • Show Website
    The Weekly Freestyle

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