Lyden af dansk svømmesport

Efter ni dage på Eurocamp i franske Dijon vender trænercoach Kim Dietrichsen og videns- og innovationsansvarlig Christine Eilertsen blikket hjemad.De deler åbent, hvad der gjorde indtryk, hvad der udfordrede danske vaner, og hvad der kræver mere end bare gode intentioner at omsætte til praksis.Sammen med vært Klaus Christensen dykker de ned i mødet med Europas dygtigste unge talenter, trænere og eksperter – og i de svære spørgsmål, det rejser for dansk svømmesport:Hvordan lader vi os inspirere uden blindt at kopiere?Hvordan omsætter vi internationale indtryk til reel faglighed i hverdagen?Og tør vi lytte til, hvordan atleterne egentlig oplever den træning, vi planlægger?Podcasten handler om videndeling, trænernes faglighed og svømmernes oplevelse af at blive målt mod stærke konkurrenter. En ærlig samtale om vaner, modet til at dele viden og de muligheder, der opstår, når man tør lægge sin praksis på bordet.

35 years of coaching. And one week that made him question what he thought he knew."I could have saved years and years with these tools."That's what French coach Philippe Schweitzer told me after spending a week working with some of Europe's best junior breaststroke swimmers.And I think it's one of the most powerful reflections from the entire Eurocamp series.Welcome to episode 19 of The Sound of Eurocamp, our final episode from Dijon 2026.This episode is in French, but here's the story in English.For this conversation, I handed over the microphone to two people who played important roles in making Eurocamp happen:Eric Rebourg, who helped organise the camp, and Philippe Schweitzer, head coach of the breaststroke group.I don't speak much French, and rather than making them struggle through another conversation in English, I wanted them to share their experiences in their own language.And there was plenty to discuss.Philippe has been coaching for 35 years.Yet working alongside international coaches and scientists gave him new perspectives on technique, feedback and how swimmers develop.The breaststroke group brought together 23 swimmers, four coaches and athletes from around ten nations.Philippe describes how the swimmers' motivation and humility impressed him, but also how much he learned from his fellow coaches.His biggest concern before arriving?Speaking English all week.Ironically, several swimmers told me that his straightforward explanations helped them focus on what actually mattered.We also discuss why the French swimmers from Philippe's regular training programme worked with other coaches during Eurocamp.There isn't only one pathway to high performance. Sometimes learning something new requires stepping away from the coach and environment you already know.Eric takes us behind the scenes of organising Eurocamp.Almost a year of preparation, with particularly intensive work during the final two months, helped bring together athletes, coaches, experts and facilities in Dijon.We also reflect on why the cultural programme and the city's welcome mattered beyond swimming.But for me, the most important message comes back to learning.Being experienced doesn't mean being finished learning.Even after 35 years, Philippe was willing to question his assumptions, listen to other coaches and reconsider how he could help swimmers improve.And perhaps that's exactly what Eurocamp should be about.Not proving who knows the most.But creating an environment where everyone has something to learn and something to share.Thank you to Eric, Philippe, Séverine and everyone who helped make this extraordinary week possible.Guests:Philippe Schweitzer | FranceHead Coach, Eurocamp Breaststroke GroupEric Rebourg | FranceEurocamp Organising TeamHost: Kim DietrichsenInstagram: @kim_dietrichsenLanguage: FrenchEnglish summary: This descriptionThe Sound of Eurocamp is a special series of Lyden af dansk Svømmesport.Listen to the complete Eurocamp series:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RCCI0o95MlmCqq2RSiFli?si=2172ce13ebf64e0a

125 swimmers. 18 episodes. One final microphone on the pool deck.We came to swim. We leave as friends.For the final English-language episode of The Sound of Eurocamp, I moved my podcast studio onto the pool deck at Eurocamp Dijon 2026.No scheduled interviews. No prepared questions.Just swimmers, experts, stories, laughter and the opportunity to share one last memory from an extraordinary week.And what a way to finish!Swimmers from across Europe stopped by to talk about technical discoveries, demanding training sessions, new friendships and what they wish they'd done differently.One Irish swimmer admitted that if she could start Eurocamp again, she'd have been more confident and started talking to people from the very first day.Another wished she'd approached the coaches and scientists sooner.We also hear from a specialist at P2H2 Liquid Data, who helped analyse approximately 500 swimming starts during the week. We discuss how technology can help swimmers understand whether technical changes actually make them faster.And then the conversation takes an unexpected turn.The expert asks me how I've managed to stay focused throughout such an intense week of recording podcasts.That leads us into a spontaneous discussion about sports psychology and something I believe strongly:You don't need to feel confident or ready before you can perform. You can feel nervous, tired or uncertain and still choose what to do next.Towards the end, Julia Perrot returns with Luca Boorsma. They're already sad about saying goodbye to their new friends.And perhaps that captures what Eurocamp has really been about.We've brought together talented swimmers, coaches and scientists to share knowledge and develop European swimming.But we've also brought young people together across national borders.People who arrived as competitors are leaving as friends.Sharing knowledge doesn't make us weaker. And competing against someone doesn't mean we can't support them.After 18 English-language episodes and countless conversations, I want to thank everyone who shared their time, experiences and knowledge.The swimmers. The coaches. The experts. The organisers. And everyone who listened.The microphones are going away for now, but I hope the friendships, conversations and learning continue long after Eurocamp.Thank you, Eurocamp Dijon 2026!Featured guests and Instagram:Milana Kovachevich | Austria@milanakovachevichIda Marie Frederiksen | [email protected] & Lara | Backstroke groupChristos Ioannis Diamantis | GreeceGeorge Kalandros | GreecePatricia & fellow swimmer | LithuaniaNiamh Connery | [email protected] Jones | [email protected].__Gustav | DenmarkPerformance-technology expert | P2H2 Liquid DataJulia Perrot | FranceLuca Boorsma | [email protected]: Kim Dietrichsen@kim_dietrichsenThe Sound of Eurocamp is a special English-language series of Lyden af dansk Svømmesport.Listen to all 18 episodes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RCCI0o95MlmCqq2RSiFli?si=2172ce13ebf64e0a

For almost the entire Eurocamp podcast series, I've been asking swimmers one question: Who is responsible for the cheer in our opening jingle?And hardly anyone knew the answer.Well, now I've finally found the people behind it!In episode 17 of The Sound of Eurocamp, I sit down with two swimmers from the breaststroke group:Julia Syslo from Austria and Nina Zusterzeel from the Netherlands.And yes, they're proud of their cheer.At the end of every training session, the breaststroke group comes together to finish as a team.As Nina explains:"It's just a fun thing we do every practice, which makes us a little closer every time."But this conversation isn't only about team spirit.It's also about the technical details that make breaststroke such a fascinating and sometimes frustrating event.Both swimmers describe working with Brazilian specialist Augusto Barbosa, who challenged the way they think about their strokes.Nina discovered that her breaststroke kick might be starting too late.Julia realised that the opening phase of her arm pull was different from what she had previously believed.Small details, but potentially important changes.We also discuss:Why breaststroke swimmers seem particularly interested in the technical details of their stroke.How immediate feedback from coaches helps swimmers experiment with technical changes.What happens when two swimmers experience the same training environment very differently.Why the breaststroke group warms up and finishes training together.How coaches from different countries manage to communicate despite language barriers.Why training with future international competitors can create friendships rather than hostility.What the swimmers will bring home from Eurocamp.And why one swimmer loves chemistry while the other would happily remove it from school!There's another interesting contrast.Julia describes the camp's training volume as somewhat easier than what she's accustomed to at home.For Nina, it has been harder.Same training environment. Different backgrounds. Different experiences.A useful reminder that the same training programme doesn't necessarily mean the same training load for every swimmer.But what I especially enjoyed was hearing how much the breaststroke group has developed its own identity.They warm up together. They work through difficult sessions together. They encourage each other.And they finish together.It may sound like a small thing, but perhaps those small things are part of what makes an international training camp feel like a team.And next time you hear the podcast jingle, you'll finally know who's cheering!A conversation about breaststroke, technical development, friendship and what it means to belong to a team.Guests:Julia Syslo | AustriaInstagram: @julia.sysloNina Zusterzeel | NetherlandsInstagram: @ninazusterzeelHost: Kim DietrichsenInstagram: @kim_dietrichsenThe Sound of Eurocamp is a special English-language series of Lyden af dansk Svømmesport.Listen to the complete Eurocamp series:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RCCI0o95MlmCqq2RSiFli?si=2172ce13ebf64e0a

Around 80 kilometres of swimming in one week. Hard sets, tired bodies and very hungry swimmers.Welcome to the distance group at Eurocamp Dijon 2026!In episode 16 of The Sound of Eurocamp, I sit down with two young distance swimmers from different parts of the world:Edward Evans from Scotland and Daniel Kisliuk from Israel.One loves the 10km open water race. The other prefers the 400m freestyle.Both have spent the week discovering what happens when you bring ambitious distance swimmers from across Europe together in one training group.And apparently, the training has been rather demanding.Edward and Daniel describe long sessions, challenging sets and an environment where swimmers constantly push each other to improve.But perhaps the most interesting part is how quickly their group has become a team.At one point, I ask Daniel who brings the most energy and humour to the group.His answer is immediate: Edward."If Ed wouldn't be here, we will smile less at trainings."I think that says something important about the people who make a difference in a training environment.We also talk about:Why the hardest part of a 10km open water race often comes around kilometres seven and eight.How Daniel responded to a difficult season and improved his 1500m personal best by approximately 24 seconds.What the swimmers learned from international coaches, underwater analysis and performance technology.Why technical details such as hand pressure, turns and underwater kicking matter even for distance swimmers.How training alongside international competitors has raised the standard and intensity of their sessions.Why the distance swimmers believe they need more food during such a demanding week.How bowling and laser tag helped them make friends from different countries.Why Edward enjoys sailing and Daniel uses surfing to clear his head.We also discuss the people who have shaped their swimming careers.Daniel thanks his family and the coach who has supported him since he was three years old.Edward speaks warmly about his family and his long-time coach, Tony Beckley.And that leads us into a conversation about something I've always believed:A coach's impact shouldn't be measured only by the results of the swimmers they develop.Sometimes the relationships we build matter long after the swimming career has ended.There's plenty of laughter along the way, including sea turtles, the Loch Ness Monster, Ironman ambitions and a discussion about whether distance swimmers can ever get enough food!But underneath it all is an important message.Great training environments aren't created by demanding sets alone. They're created by people who push, support and care about one another.An enjoyable and honest conversation about endurance, technique, friendship, ambitions and the people behind the performances.Guests:Edward Evans | ScotlandInstagram: @edevans_09Daniel Kisliuk | IsraelInstagram: @daniel.kisliukHost: Kim DietrichsenInstagram: @kim_dietrichsenThe Sound of Eurocamp is a special English-language series of Lyden af dansk Svømmesport.Listen to the Eurocamp series here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RCCI0o95MlmCqq2RSiFli?si=2172ce13ebf64e0a