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Join the Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast as we dive into the inspiring stories of adult Masters Swimmers from all corners of the world. From pool to open water champions, some of our guests are Olympic athletes who continue to defy expectations well into their late 20s and beyond. Others have rekindled their passion for swimming and are achieving new heights of success. What drives these superstars to keep swimming? How do they maintain their performance at such high levels? Our conversations explore these questions and many more, providing a glimpse into the mindset and training of these exceptional athletes. So grab a cup of your favourite drink and join us for a weekly dose of Masters Swimming inspiration.

Looking for a quick dip into the world of Masters Swimming? Join us for TST Quick Splash, a bite-sized podcast that keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in the sport. Whether it's highlights from global masters swim meets or insights into open water swims, your host or special guests will deliver a concise and informative report. You'll also get valuable training tips, dry-land ideas, and product reviews to help you improve your performance in and out of the water. 
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Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest version of you hasn’t happened yet? Singapore sprint star Amanda Lim joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unpack how she’s swimming quicker at 32 by flipping the script on volume, rebuilding strength and putting ruthless focus on quality. We dive into the power-first sprint model she’s crafting with coach Bobby Hurley - lift heavy, protect the nervous system and convert gym gains through targeted pool work. Amanda walks us through the mechanics of true...
Send us Fan Mail What if every pool program could also be an open water program? We sit down with Fernando Possenti, Swimming Australia’s new Open Water Head Coach, to talk about his blueprint for building race‑smart swimmers—starting with juniors, scaling to elites, and aiming at LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Fernando explains how to keep most training in the pool for control and consistency, then layer in the skills that decide races: sighting, buoy turns, feeding and clean positioning under p...
Send us Fan Mail Not all champions are built in perfect conditions — and Chantal Naassana is a powerful case in point. A three-time Masters World Champion and national champion for both Egypt and the United States, Chantal shares how she returned to elite racing after moving from Cairo to the US, navigating Minnesota winters, a full-time career and a training life largely built on her own terms. Guided by online coaches and anchored by consistency, she’s crafted a high-performance approach th...
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to win an open water race when the water itself feels like a warm bath? On this week's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we sit down with Australian Masters standout Sharon Crisafi to unpack the 3km World Masters title she earned in Singapore - where heat, humidity and chop turned the race into a physiological and tactical puzzle. Sharon breaks down how she and her coach built a plan around the environment: hunting down warm indoor pools during winter, adding a wetsu...
Send us Fan Mail What if your fastest swim is still ahead of you? Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast sits down with New Zealand sprinter Laura Quilter, who left the sport for eight years and returned in her 30s to lay down lifetime bests—including a 25.08 in the 50 free at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her story blends curiosity, self-coaching, and a focus less is more, challenging the old belief that more metres always equals more speed. Laura breaks down how she rebuilt her sprint p...
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