Black Line Fever

The 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup season ends in style - sunshine, calm seas, and two deserving champions crowned in Golfo Aranci, Italy.On this episode of Black Line Fever, Alice Dearing and I look back on the season finale: the defining races, the title twists, and the stories that shaped the year.From Logan Fontaine’s last-gasp championship win to Ginevra Taddeucci’s emotional home-water triumph, we break down every moment - plus, we revisit our predictions, bring back Sink or Swim, and celebrate the athletes who made 2025 unforgettable.In This Episode:🏊‍♂️ Men’s 10km: Fontaine steals the title, Betlehem dominates, Verani delivers on home water.🏊‍♀️ Women’s 10km: Taddeucci’s control, Johnson’s fight, Martinez Guillen’s consistency.🌍 World Rankings: Betlehem and Johnson finish the year as World No.1s.💬 Prediction Review: Who got it right (and who really didn’t).⚖️ Sink or Swim: One last round for 2025.🎧 Tune in for race analysis, inside commentary, and a full wrap on an unforgettable season of open-water racing.Subscribe to Black Line Fever for the stories, rivalries, and voices that make open-water swimming come alive.

The World Cup season ends where it began, in the Mediterranean. Golfo Aranci, Italy, hosts the 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup finale, and with both overall titles still up for grabs, everything is on the line.On this episode of Black Line Fever, Alice Dearing and I preview the final stop of the year: the course, the contenders, and the championship scenarios that will decide the season.From Marc-Antoine Olivier’s narrow points lead to Ginevra Taddeucci’s home-water advantage, we break down who can still win, how the world rankings have shifted, and what to expect when 120 of the best hit the water for one last 10km.In This Episode:🏊‍♂️ Men’s 10km: France holds the advantage but Italy has home momentum. Olivier, Fontaine and Verani all have something to prove.🏊‍♀️ Women’s 10km: Taddeucci defends on home soil against Moesha Johnson’s surge and Angela Martinez Guillen’s consistency.🌍 World Rankings: Betlehem and Johnson climb to World No. 1, shifting the balance of power in open water swimming.💰 What’s at Stake: $50,000, season titles and a year’s worth of bragging rights.🥇 Podium Picks: Our final predictions for the men’s and women’s races.🎧 Tune in for sharp analysis, broadcast insight and a full look at how the 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup season comes to a close in Golfo Aranci.Subscribe to Black Line Fever for all the open water storylines that matter and the voices that bring them to life.

The World Cup gets cold, tidal, and tactical in Setúbal—where Olympic hopefuls made their final statements before the World Championships.On this episode of Black Line Fever, Alice Dearing and I break down all four races from Stop 3 of the 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup. From Moesha Johnson’s second win of the season to Marc-Antoine Olivier’s masterclass in patience and positioning, Setúbal delivered moments that will shape how we view the race to Singapore.We unpack what mattered most: the breakthroughs, the blow-ups, and the athletes putting it all together at the right time.In This Episode:🏊‍♀️ Women’s 10km: Moesha Johnson dominates again, but the podium tells a bigger story about Europe’s rising depth.🏊‍♂️ Men’s 10km: Olivier times it perfectly. Rasovszky gambles and loses. Klemet flies under the radar—again.⚡ 3km Knockout Sprints: Hungary’s David Betlehem and Japan’s Ichika Kajimoto step into the spotlight.📊 Predictions Check-In: Alice pulls ahead. Will tries to stay relevant. Ibiza haunts us both.🚨 Sink or Swim: The final feed, the French surge, and the form line heading into Worlds.🎧 Tune in for expert analysis, inside-the-booth perspective, and context you won’t find anywhere else.Subscribe to Black Line Fever for all the open water storylines that matter as we build toward Singapore 2025.

The 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup heads to Setúbal—one of the most iconic and tactical stops on the circuit. With just weeks to go until the World Championships in Singapore, this race looms large in the season narrative.On this episode of Black Line Fever, Alice Dearing and I preview all the key storylines heading into Setúbal, from Germany’s World Cup dominance to the resurgence of French stars like Marc-Antoine Olivier and Caroline Jouisse. We break down who’s rising, who’s resting, and who’s at risk of being left behind.In This Episode:🏊‍♀️ Women’s 10km: Can Moesha Johnson maintain her flawless World Cup streak, or will France’s Jouisse carry her national championship momentum to the top step?🏊‍♂️ Men’s 10km: With Wellbrock back in the mix, we ask whether anyone can stop the German machine—or if Marc-Antoine Olivier has one more ace up his sleeve.⚡ 3km Knockout Sprint: Tactical chaos meets raw speed. Who’s built for the back-to-back rounds, and who’s risking burnout before the final?🇭🇺 Hungarian Dominance: After five golds at the European Championships, we discuss whether Hungary’s momentum will carry into Setúbal.📈 Power Rankings & Implications: What’s at stake for national selections, World Cup standings, and pre-Worlds confidence?🎧 Tune in for your complete guide to the Setúbal World Cup, packed with insights, predictions, and the kind of commentary you won’t get on the livestream.Subscribe to Black Line Fever for expert open water swimming analysis, behind-the-scenes access, and all the major storylines leading to Singapore 2025.

The 2025 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup in Ibiza was a spectacle of strategy, speed, and surprises. With the debut of the 3km Knockout Sprint and unexpected podium finishes, the Mediterranean waters set the stage for a thrilling competition.This week on Black Line Fever, Alice Dearing and I dissect the races, offering insights into the tactics and performances that defined the event. Thanks to detailed lap split data provided by the Brazilian Sporting Club, we delve deeper into how the races unfolded lap by lap.In This Episode:🏊‍♀️ Women's 10km: Angela Martínez's triumphant home victory, Celine Rieder's impressive chase, and Viktória Mihályvári-Farkas's strategic moves.🏊‍♂️ Men's 10km: A surprising Italian sweep with Andrea Filadelli, Dario Verani, and Giuseppe Ilario leading the charge.⚡ 3km Knockout Sprint: Lea Boy and Oliver Klemet showcase their sprinting prowess in the inaugural event.📊 Lap Split Analysis: A detailed breakdown of each lap's dynamics, highlighting how the races evolved. Check out all the stats here https://open-water-charts.github.io/oo/oo-ibiza-m-10k.html & https://open-water-charts.github.io/oo/oo-ibiza-w-10k.html🔮 Looking Ahead: What these results mean for the upcoming races in Setúbal and the World Championships.🎧 Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Ibiza races, enriched by exclusive data insights.Subscribe to Black Line Fever for the latest in open water swimming, athlete interviews, and expert race breakdowns.