Martin Tschepe liebt das Freiwasser - und ganz besonders den Neckar. So sehr, dass er vor einigen Jahren zusammen mit seinem Freund Volker den ganzen Fluss entlang geschwommen ist - über 300 Kilometer in knapp zwei Wochen. Von Sulz durch Stuttgart und Ludwigsburg bis nach Mannheim. Und das, obwohl in dem Fluss das Baden streckenweise verboten ist - in Stuttgart zum Beispiel. Aber das hat die beiden nicht gestört: Sie wollten zeigen, was für ein großartiges Naherholungsgebiet so ein Fluss sein kann -

Parents get handed exactly one tool: the scoreboard. So of course they fixate on it — it's the only window they've got. In episode seven of The Long Course, Mark opens the third and final room: the family's. It's built on a counterintuitive bet — that giving parents a genuinely good window into their kid's swimming actually lowers the urge to pry, because most prying is just a parent grabbing for any signal when they feel out of the loop. So the Fan Zone gives families a real way to follow the team

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down with four of the biggest names in swimming for a rapid-fire conversation about one question: How do elite athletes maximize every area of their lives? Joined by Kate Douglass, Alex Walsh, Patrick Sammon, and Quintin McCarty, this episode explores the habits, routines, and mindsets that extend far beyond the pool. From meditation and mental resilience to recovery, nutrition, skincare, social media, and race-day psychology, each athlet...

Send us Fan Mail Edward (“Ted”) Lomicka is a healthcare finance and innovation strategist at Community Health Systems and an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University. He is also a husband to Michelle and father of two daughters, Ashton and Emory. Ted, an American ultra-endurance triathlete and marathon swimmer, is known for pursuing large-scale endurance challenges. He has completed 35 IRONMAN triathlons, including the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship, as well as two ULTRAMAN triathlons, inc...

As Glasgow prepares to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, this special episode of the Pullbuoy Podcast asks a simple question: do the Commonwealth Games still matter? To find the answer, Steve takes a journey that begins forty years ago, at the 1986 Games in Edinburgh and the moment that first sparked his fascination with the meet and the athletes who shaped it.From there, we explore the Games’ place in swimming as a competition that has launched careers and offers athletes something they rarely get

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Deux heures au bord d'un lac, un micro à la main, au milieu d'un vrai triathlon. Pas un cours, une immersion.Avec Ermanno Di Miceli, du podcast Devenir Triathlète, j'ai couvert une journée entière du Haut'Marne Triathlon, au lac de la Liez. On a tendu le micro à ceux qui font la course. Nicolas, l'organisateur qui monte une épreuve de village presque de rien. Les bénévoles qui la tiennent debout, un par kilomètre. Un père fier de son gamin de six ans qui a galéré dans l'eau

The Commonwealth Games countdown is officially on, and our Home Nations preview series continues! Today, we are focusing on Team Wales and the undeniable pride of wearing the Welsh Dragon.We sit down with two-time Commonwealth Games athlete Dan Jones to discuss his preparations for Glasgow 2026. Dan shares what it truly means to carry the passion of a smaller nation on his shoulders, the incredible support system at Swim Wales, and why the Commonwealth Games is so vital for keeping athletes in the

After separate swims, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey wang on about wild swimming horror movies, Harry Enfield’s ears and the mayor of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the biggest opportunity in swimming isn't faster training—but better funding?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows explore how billionaire philanthropists like Gina Rinehart have helped support Australian swimmers and ask an important question:Why isn't this happening everywhere?The conversation dives into athlete funding, sponsorships, philanthropy, USA Swimming, World Aquatics, NIL opportunities, and why swimming organizations may be leaving millions

This week Alex and Luke discuss Eurojuniors.

Hur står det till med svensk juniorsimning - efter EJM?Hur skall vi rekrytera? Nya tankar om detta" Skrota simlinjen med dess medleystråk! SM-resultaten - skratta eller gråta. Det där med Stockholmsfixeringen. och mycket annat om simning

C’est le grand final de la saison ! Avant de nous accorder une pause estivale bien méritée, on termine en beauté avec un épisode exceptionnel. Aujourd'hui, nous recevons un véritable enfant du Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille : Arshak Hovhannisyan ! Après 20 ans passés au club, dont 14 saisons chez les professionnels et un triplé historique en poche, le gardien emblématique s'apprête à relever le plus grand défi de sa carrière. Pour la toute première fois, il quitte Marseille pour s'expatrier et

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are right around the corner, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is kicking off a brand-new Home Nations preview series! First up: Team England.We are joined by British swimming veteran Max Litchfield as he prepares for his second Commonwealth Games. Max opens up about the tough lessons he learned as a debutant at the 2014 Glasgow Games, how he handles the quick turnaround between major meets, and why the rivalry between the Home Nations brings out a completely

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new athlete grant—but is it really helping Olympic athletes, or is it simply replacing funding that already existed?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows break down the IOC's athlete grant program, discuss how Olympic funding has worked in the past, and share firsthand experiences with financial support during their own elite swimming careers.They also debate whether this new grant is genuine progress or

Most marathon swimmers would overlook the critical role of mental resilience—until they're fighting waves, exhaustion, and doubt in real time. Tim Denya, an elite coach with over 250 English Channel crossings, reveals the unspoken truth: mental strength is just as vital as physical endurance in conquering ocean swims. In this episode, Tim unpacks the training secrets behind his staggering success rate, emphasizing how strategic mental preparation and clear communication turn tentative swimmers into

Woking Swimming Club’s Henry Goodlud joins the podcast to share his experience of developing Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), a potentially serious condition that forced him out of the water just weeks before the British Masters Championships in Aberdeen. Henry explains what SIPE is, how it developed during a 24-hour relay challenge, the symptoms swimmers shouldn’t ignore, and what can be done to reduce the risks. We also dive into the science behind Woking’s remarkable relay success,...

In part two of my conversation with Adam O'Byrne, we explore his move from marathon swimming into the world of ice swimming. Adam discusses cold-water adaptation, preparing for an Ice Mile, the physiological and psychological differences between marathon swimming and ice swimming, and how his background as a paramedic influences his approach to safety and risk. We also talk about earning the Frosted Triple Crown, becoming an Iron Iceman, balancing endurance sport with family and career, and why some

Fresh off an outstanding performance at the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials, Australian representative Jenna Forrester joins us on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast.After securing selection for both the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships, Jenna reflects on a breakthrough week of racing, including her Australian title in the 200m Individual Medley, and shares the hard work, resilience and mindset that have helped shape her journey to the top. In this episode, we chat about life

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing how many world records Summer McIntosh can break at Pan Pacs, Kaylee McKeown pulling out of major meets, and recapping the European Jr Champs.