Propulsion Swimming Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to host Ciara Schlosshan, a standout butterfly swimmer from the University of Edinburgh. Ciara shares her incredible journey, from being a European junior medalist at 14 to finding her stride in senior swimming at 23, 24, and setting her sights on the Commonwealth Games this summer. Discover the unique path that has led her to real progress, including her recent personal best in the 100m butterfly at the Luxembourg Euro Meet and achieving two Scottish Commonwealth Games nomination standards.🔗 Connect With Our CommunityJoin the Conversation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/propulsionswimmingpodcast – Ask questions, meet other listeners, and see behind-the-scenes content.Find us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propulsion_swim/🛍️ Support the Show (Affiliate Links)Torq Fitness - https://torqfitness.avln.me/c/SKtGOaEaPwEV – Use code PROPULSION10 for 10% off your order.Kitbrix - https://kitbrix.avln.me/c/JiZYawAbHUXI - Check out our go-to swimming bags Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is joined by Freya Anderson, founder of the Fast and Female Swimming Clinics, to talk all about how she is create a safe space for female swimmers, helping guide young girls through the sport by connecting to her own experiences in the pool and her recent move to Stirling. 🎙️ Find FAST and Female OnlineIG - https://www.instagram.com/fastandfemale_/Fast and Female Swim Clinics - https://faswimtraining.co.uk/fast-and-femaleKatie and Freya on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FreyaKatie🔗 Connect With Our CommunityJoin the Conversation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/propulsionswimmingpodcast – Ask questions, meet other listeners, and see behind-the-scenes content.Find us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propulsion_swim/🛍️ Support the Show (Affiliate Links)Torq Fitness - https://torqfitness.avln.me/c/SKtGOaEaPwEV – Use code PROPULSION10 for 10% off your order.Kitbrix - https://kitbrix.avln.me/c/JiZYawAbHUXI - Check out our go-to swimming bags Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is joined by Luke Fowle, co-founder of the Instant Swim Club, to give our BOLD predictions for 2026 Swimming. Which British Swimmer has the best chance of a World Record in 2025, is Leon Marchand going to be beaten in the 200m IM and who will go down as the GOAT Katie Ledecky or Summer McIntosh? We discuss all!!🎙️ Find Luke OnlineIG - https://www.instagram.com/luke.fowle/The Instant Swim Club - https://instantswimclub.com/🔗 Connect With Our CommunityJoin the Conversation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/propulsionswimmingpodcast – Ask questions, meet other listeners, and see behind-the-scenes content.Find us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propulsion_swim/🛍️ Support the Show (Affiliate Links)Torq Fitness - https://torqfitness.avln.me/c/SKtGOaEaPwEV – Use code PROPULSION10 for 10% off your order.Kitbrix - https://kitbrix.avln.me/c/JiZYawAbHUXI - Check out our go-to swimming bags Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the single greatest swim in history? In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are taking on the impossible task of ranking the Top 10 Greatest Swims of All Time. From world-shattering records to the most dramatic Olympic finishes, we dive deep into the performances that defined the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign Archie Goodburn's petition - https://bit.ly/4pdoyEtIn this episode, Scott and Dan dive into the public results for the Propulsion Swimming End of Year Awards 2025. Does the public's choice match the hosts' picks? With the public holding 34% of the power and Scott and Dan splitting the remaining 66%, the debates are officially on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Katie Ledecky has shattered the impossible. Her 14:59.62 in the 1650-yard freestyle isn't just a record—it's a statistical anomaly that forces a global reassessment of women's athletic potential. Join the Propulsion Swimming Podcast as we understand the historical context of this swim, and access the enduring legacy of the greatest distance swimmer in history on her confirmed path to the LA 2028 Olympics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk about 2025 Toyota U.S. Open Championships in Austin, Texas, where there were some stunning swims.Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand made the biggest headlines. McIntosh roared back into competition with the second fastest 400m freestyle in history, with a 3:55.37. She then closed out the meet with a dominant 200m butterfly in 2:02.62, the fourth fastest ever. Marchand was equally impressive. He dipped into the 400m free, not his usual specialty, and clocked a lifetime best of 3:44.70. Then he wrapped up with a triumphant 200m butterfly in 1:52.57.We also talk about other great swims including Kate Douglass in the 200m IM and 200m Breaststroke and Hubert Kos in the 100m and 200m backstroke, as well as how deep U.S. swimming is becoming - not just at the top, but throughout the roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Propulsion Swimming Podcast previews European Short Course 2025 in Lublin, Poland. We talk through How to Watch, Aquatics GB hopes and surprise Breaststroke entrees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Propulsion Swimming Podcast reviews the fastest ever Short Course BUCS and Loughborough and Stirling battle it out for the 2025 BUCS crown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Final legs of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Toronto saw a gluten of new Short Course World Records and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are here to discuss all. The meet was highlighted by two major barriers being broken for the first time in history: the women's 100m freestyle and the men's 200m breaststroke.On the women's side, Kate Douglass of the USA made history by becoming the first woman to ever swim the 100m freestyle in under 50 seconds, clocking a stunning new world record of 49.93. The Australian women also dominated. Lani Pallister crushed the 800m freestyle record with a time of 7:54.00, taking more than three seconds off the previous mark. Her compatriots Kaylee McKeown and Mollie O'Callaghan both lowered their own recent world records; McKeown in the 200m backstroke (1:57.33) and O'Callaghan in the 200m freestyle (1:49.36).For the men, Caspar Corbeau of the Netherlands achieved a monumental feat, becoming the first man to break the two-minute barrier in the 200m breaststroke with a new world record of 1:59.52. Hubert Kos of Hungary was another standout, setting two world records over the weekend: one in the 200m backstroke (1:45.12) and another in the 100m backstroke (48.16). Finally, Josh Liendo gave the home crowd a thrill by setting a new world record in the 100m butterfly with a time of 47.68.📸 Scott Grant/World Aquatics📸 Scott Grant/World Aquatics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop 2 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Westmont, Chicago, saw 4 new Short course world records hit and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are here to discuss all. Kate Douglass and Mollie O'Callaghan takes down the 100m and 200m Freestyle World Records respectively, and Backstroke Queen's Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown once again set new all time best times. We also discuss the progress of Brit Breaststroke superstar Adam Peaty and how he's improving from stop to stop. 📸 Mike Lewis/World Aquatics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an extended summer break the Propulsion Swimming Podcast returns to discuss Stop 1 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Carmel, Indiana. A weekend of swimming that saw Adam Peaty Return to competitive action, Gretchen Walsh break more Butterfly World Records and Leon Marchand and Shaine Casas go head to head again after an epic summer duel at the World Swimming Championships 2025, Singapore. 📸 Mike Lewis/World Aquatics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Propulsion Swimming Podcast reacts to the stunning news that Ben Proud has joined the Enhanced Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are joined by former international swimmer, Hannah Miley as we reflect on the Aquatics GB performance at the World Swimming Championships 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which swimmers impressed the most at the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore? The Propulsion Swimming Podcast discuss their top 10 swimmers including Leon Marchand, Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final bell has rung, the water has settled, and the World Swimming Championships are in the books! We saw World Records shattered, legends cement their legacy, and new champions rise to the occasion in an unforgettable week of racing.Now, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast team faces its toughest challenge yet: debating and ranking the Top 10 individual swims from the entire competition.On our list, we're breaking down Léon Marchand's mind-blowing 200m IM World Record, Katie Ledecky's historic and dramatic victory in her signature 800m Freestyle, and Summer McIntosh's masterclass in the 200m Butterfly.Where do these iconic swims rank on our list? Who else made the cut? And which performance did we crown as the undisputed #1 swim of the meet? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Propulsion Swimming team of Dan and Scott review the final day of the World Championships 2025, where Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh display sheer dominance in their 400m IM events.We have a third World Record of the meet where the American Women's 4x100 Medley Relay crushed the field and break the record by 0.3 seconds.Meg Harris throws down an incredible 24.0 to win gold for Australia completing the sprint freestyle double, with Cam McEvoy winning on the mens side. Dominant 50m performances from Ruta Meilutytė and Kliment Kolesnikov in the 50m breaststroke and 50m backstroke respectively, and some of the fastest splits you are likely to see in the Men's medley relay!!Book your next training camp with ONEflow Aquatics SOMABAY - https://bit.ly/4hkTrm9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.