Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has once again dominated headlines, but this time the splash is as much about his words and influence as his legendary swimming. Just days ago, the US swimming scene was shaken by harsh criticism leveled by Phelps and fellow Olympian Ryan Lochte after Team USA’s rocky performance at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Thailand. Many on the squad—including Olympic champion Torri Huske—were sidelined by widespread illness, fueling

Welcome to episode 296 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!What a weekend! We just finished broadcasting the 19th Edition of ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship and needless to say it was a blast! While the FOMO of not racing was sky high, we certainly got a new appreciation for the race as we followed all the teams along the legendary course. Plus we still got to enjoy the post-race breakfast which was amazing as always! Huge thanks to ÖTILLÖ for inviting us to be a part of

From Broken Networks to Unified Protection: Reforming Canada’s Sport Landscape for All Participants In this episode of Heavy or Not – Season 2 - #51 we report on Canada’s fragmented sports system, its chronic funding gaps, and why safe sport is now the top priority. We also examine the current complaint mechanisms and explore concrete proposals for a unified, safer future. How Canada’s multi‑layered sport governance (federal, provincial, NSOs, CSOs) creates funding and safety challenges. The link

Katie and Missy sit down with 18-year-old Olympian and World medalist Claire Weinstein. She shares the rollercoaster of Worlds, from illness and tough event decisions to “trauma bonding” with teammates, plus racing her idol Katie Ledecky, overcoming imposter syndrome, her lucky Spiderman socks, and the story behind her Olympic tattoo.----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-support-emilys-battle-against-cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Subscribe and watch full

Katie and Missy sit down with 18-year-old Olympian and World medalist Claire Weinstein. She shares the rollercoaster of Worlds, from illness and tough event decisions to “trauma bonding” with teammates, plus racing her idol Katie Ledecky, overcoming imposter syndrome, her lucky Spiderman socks, and the story behind her Olympic tattoo. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4sdbz-supp... ----- Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social med...

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has once again proven that even in retirement the world’s most decorated Olympian continues to shape the sports landscape and inspire well beyond the pool. Just days ago Phelps took center stage with the Baltimore Ravens after viral social media posts from Ravens players revealed surprisingly few on the roster could actually swim. According to coverage from USA TODAY Sports and other major outlets, Phelps responded enthusiastically,

Olympic medalist Katharine Berkoff kept her momentum rolling from Paris, capturing 2 golds and a bronze in Singapore at the 2025 World Championships. This included gold in the 50 back, her first individual world title. Berkoff discusses competing through illness, NC State's crazy deep backstroke core, and winning individual medals at each of the last 4 major summer international competitions.

Send us a text Today on the show we’re joined by an incredible duo – Stephen Moore and his wonderful wife Jo. Stephen, at 62, is still one of the fastest men in the water, but his story goes far beyond speed. He grew up learning to swim in the very same pool as Jo back in England – a connection that has lasted a lifetime. From ice swimming at the world championships, to weekend training sessions with the legendary Salty Dogs, Stephen has lived and breathed the sport. We dive into his nerves b...

Send us a text Mike and I are back and in this episode we will be talking about PoolMark, PWTAG's Swimming Pool Award for pool's that operate within the guidelines published in their book Swimming Pool Water. To find out more about PoolMark please visit the PWTAG website here: https://www.pwtag.org/poolmark-accreditation/ For more information about Palm Academy's involvement in the PoolMark Award please visit the website here: https://www.palmacademy.co.uk/poolmark If you want to ...

We invite three more swimmers into the studio to tell their stories from the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore. Matthew Brooks, Jo Corben and Kath Tunnicliffe present different perspectives on their performances, travel adventures and the event in general. Hear about Matthew's insanely fast relay split as well as his championship record setting 50m freestyle in the 35-39 age group, and listen to Jo talk about how having team mates around helped elevate her performances t...

Australian sprinter Jamie Jack joins Social Kick fresh off a breakout season! We talk sprint training at St. Peters with Dean Boxall, racing the 50 free, working alongside Cam McEvoy, and the mindset behind becoming one of the world’s next great sprinters.

In this conversation, David Fletcher shares his extensive journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a sports psychologist and academic. He discusses the importance of sports psychology in enhancing athlete performance, the gaps in education for coaches, and practical tips for those without access to resources. David emphasises the need for emotional intelligence in coaching and the role of parents in supporting young athletes. He reflects on personal growth, the significance of focusing

In a salty, sun-drenched holiday special, Beth Morrey and Marianne Levy wang on about their respective summer breaks, and the places they swam. Subjects covered include protecting beach valuables, dancing with dolphins, the evils of jellyfish, weeds and sand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has been front and center in both sports headlines and mental health advocacy lately. Last week, Phelps made waves when he sharply criticized USA Swimming’s leadership, posting a passionate five-page statement on Instagram. He called out what he described as poor operational controls and weak leadership, saying the system fails athletes beyond just medal counts. The legendary swimmer didn’t just scold—he offered to serve as a resource

Recently, Australian swimmer Lani Pallister made history by becoming the third-fastest woman ever in the 1500-meter freestyle. In this episode, we’re diving into her stroke to see exactly what makes her technique so effective and what we can all learn from it. 00:25 2-Beat Kick 01:01 Head Position/ Breath Timing  02:26 Have The Head Turn In Time with the Shoulders 03:30 Catch Position 08:31 Kick Timing 10:01 Rotation 12:38 Recovery

SwimSwam sat down with Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack and head coach of Team USA at the World Championships in Singapore this summer. Holloway unpacks in detail the highs and lows from this team trip, from the excitement of training camp firing on all cylinders to managing the sudden contraction of a team-wide virus. From traveling to Singapore, to making relay decisions on the fly and trying to keep morale high, Holloway gives an honest and open recollection of a World

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has had an unusually dynamic week blending advocacy, celebrity, and a dash of controversy. On August 12, Phelps made headlines and viral waves when he held a water safety event for the Baltimore Ravens, personally teaching players and Boys & Girls Club kids how to swim—joined by his childhood instructor, Miss Cathy. This followed a playful but ultimately earnest call-out by Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey on Instagram, which kicked

Today on the GMM Podcast, we sat down with Regan Smith, and this conversation only confirmed what I’ve been thinking for a while: Regan needs her own podcast. She doesn’t just swim. She explains. She unpacks. She brings you inside her head in a way few athletes ever do. Regan’s evolution has been painfully hard fought, and she’s grown into a pro that articulates the details that hit and transcend for anyone who understands our sport. Regan is no longer the young upstart. She’s a veteran with world

Welcome to episode 295 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great one for everyone this week. Chris just got back from ÖTILLÖ Mackinac Island where he raced as part of Team Musubi & Mofongo with friend of the podcast John Branderhorst (part of Team Kancho Boyz.) They had a blast racing the last(?) edition of the race in northern Michigan. In this race report, they share all the sights, sounds and smells of what was the most spectator friendly Swimrun in America.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for

This episode is about three Melbourne mates and one of the world’s toughest open-water swims. 36 kilometres of salt, sweat, and setbacks. Join us as we dive into the training, the incredible 'butterflies' and unexpected chaos—like the support boat that kept breaking down. This story is more than a marathon swim, it’s a tale of mateship, endurance, and the chase for a shared dream. Features:Professor Andrew SteerDr Adam Deacon andProfessor Alex Thompson.The Capri to Napoli