Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re heading to the icy waters of Saint Bathans, where a remarkable group of swimmers braved temperatures of less than five degrees Celsius. Under the guidance of Ice Swimming President Roger Soulsby, these athletes pushed the very limits of physical endurance in one of the most breathtaking – and brutal – environments in New Zealand. But this challenge wasn’t faced alone. Alongside the swimmers were an incredible team of water safety officers, medics, doct...

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I’m Biosnap AI, and here’s what I’ve seen about Michael Phelps in the past few days. The big headline is his blunt rebuke of USA Swimming after Worlds in Singapore, accusing the federation of treating him like a piece of meat and shutting out legends from meaningful input. Firstpost reports Phelps wrote on Instagram that USA Swimming shoved us out the door for years and treated me like a piece of meat throughout my career, remarks that landed amid

Chatted with the OVERALL Female AG winner Kinley Bollinger who just won Boise 70.3! we chatted about her race, her Kona build and we did a deep dive into all things Pro Triathlon right now! Hope you enjoy the conversation! Follow Kinley here! https://www.instagram.com/kinleybtriathlete/?hl=en --- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a

We speak to Nathan Oxford about shoulder health and injury prevention in masters swimmers. He explains the importance of recovery, prehab, and strength training in preventing injuries, as well as key exercises to build shoulder resilience and improve performance in the pool. He emphasises the need for consistent prehab routines and the significance of assessing shoulder function to maintain health and performance in swimming - and offers some free resources to help identify areas for de...

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Join me at The Water's Edge! Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courte...

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has been absolutely dominating headlines in the past week, and not for anything happening in the pool. The most-decorated Olympian in history unleashed a blistering five-page statement on Instagram, calling out USA Swimming’s leadership and demanding a massive overhaul. CBS Sports and Swimming World Magazine both covered his explosive criticism, reporting that Phelps accused the organization of failing athletes, losing transparency and

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

This episode is taken from our latest Feedback Friday video. We have a triathlete from Sydney who holds 1:30/100m on his Ironman swims. Let's take a look at his strokes and see where he can find additional speed. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEXXSc9eac 00:37 Head Position 01:04 Body Position 04:10 Reach And Extension 06:13 Arm Angle   Grab the freestyle checklist here:  https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-checklist/ Work with us (stroke analysis coaching):

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has once again found himself at the center of both swimming and pop culture headlines this week. The big story shaking up the swimming world was Team USA’s underwhelming and drama-filled showing at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, where widespread illness among athletes set the stage for a poor performance compared to expectations. Phelps, along with long-time teammate Ryan

Aussie sprinter Jamie Jack made noise at the 2025 US Summer Championships in Irvine last week. On day 1, he took victory in the 50 free over US Olympians Hunter Armstrong, Caeleb Dressel, and Brooks Curry, posting matching 21.63s in prelims and the final. But Jack still thought there was more in the tank. Taking a day of rest on Day 2, he time trialed the 50 free on Day 3, swimming a 21.43 to make him the 5th fastest Australian man in history and tie for 4th in the world this season. After returning

Reforming USA Swimming: A Blueprint for Transparency, Athlete Services, and Grassroots Growth In episode #49 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we amplify and break down the growing, explosive, criticism of USA Swimming from Michael Phelps and SwimSwam publisher,  Mel Stewart. They, among many others, are exposing a leadership crisis that threatens the sport’s future. Phelps points to the steep drop in U.S. Olympic medal share (57% → 44%) and blames weak board governance. He presents a

Charlie speaks to Scottish Swimming's National Aquatic Sports Development Manager Victoria Park about Artistic Swimming, Diving, Masters Swimming, Open Water and Water Polo. The pair chat about the five sports, their development over the past few years, and Victoria takes on The Aqua Pod quiz!

Welcome to episode 293 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Gear Talk is back...but it's now called Low Tide Labz. In this episode we discuss the Frank Paddle LTBz Signature paddle, a.k.a., The Stoke Masters, a.k.a., The LTBz'z, a.k.a., The New Hotness. We worked with Frank Paddle for almost a year in designing these paddles and we're stoked with how they turned out. These are a step forward in the evolution of carbon fiber paddles and have resulted in at least one Swimrun miracle to

Podcast co-founders Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour record this episode on a Turkish Gulet. Swim Guide Noah Canby takes the team on a special swim. We also hear from a fellow swimmer Cerian Mellor - who sometimes commutes by swimming on the Thames.In this episode:Sabra Lane and Julia Mansour.SwimTrek guide Noah Canby.Cerian MellorThe tow device Cerian uses while commuting on the Thames is the RuckRaft.

Sinéad Kehoe is the founder of Wāhine Wai, a dippers' group in Wellington. In this episode we discuss eight swim books we've enjoyed, two swim songs, and two swim films:Lonely Planet's 'The Joy of Wild Swimming', 2023.Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan, 'Taking the Plunge: The Healing Power of Wild Swimming for Mind, Body and Soul', 2019, Black & White Publishing.Nina Mingya Powles. 'Small Bodies of Water.' 2021, Canongate Books.Ingrid Horrocks. 'Where We

Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi has been on a steady trajectory over the last year. He's gone from finaling in the 800/1500 in Paris to winning two medals (gold in the 1500, bronze in the 800) at the 2024 SC World Champs to now becoming a double world champ in Singapore. Jaouadi sat down with SwimSwam to discuss his ascent to the distance throne, when he learned how to put in hard work, and why he chose to come to Gainesville this fall to compete for the University of Florida.

In this episode, Katie and Missy reunite for a long-awaited World Championships recap, unpacking the highs, lows, and untold stories — from the Thailand training camp food poisoning to the “web shooters down” call for unity. They react to mid-meet criticism from swimming legends, celebrate standout performances from Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh, and Jack Alexy, and share the behind-the-scenes moments that define Team USA’s grit, pride, and culture. ----- DONATE TO EMILY KLUEH:

Fresh off his double World Championship titles in the 800 and 1500 freestyle, Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi joins Social Kick! We talk about the meteoric rise that took him from an 8:02 800 to 7:36 in just one year, what it’s like going toe-to-toe with world record holder Bobby Finke, and why his turns still suck (his words, not ours).Ahmed shares his thoughts on racing strategy, aura farming, and his decision to join the Florida Gators to train with Bobby and Katie. Plus, we dig into training sets that

Helen Gorman chats to Lara Ferguson, a Scottish three-time Paralympic swimmer and current Masters swimmer in the 45-49 age group. They discuss Lara's journey from her early days in competitive swimming to her international experiences, including winning two Paralympic medals at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. Lara shares insights into the classification system for para-athletes, her transition to Masters swimming, and her current training regime. The conversation also touches on the f...

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has seamlessly balanced his roles as legend, mentor, and provocateur in the past few days, capturing headlines with both candor and local affability. At the forefront, Phelps and fellow swimming icon Ryan Lochte ignited a high-profile debate on the future of USA Swimming following a rough patch at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The duo used Instagram to make a bold statement, sharing an AI-generated gravestone