Dive into the exhilarating world of swimming with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! We're your passionate guides, celebrating British swimming in all its glory. Tired of British swimming being a silent stroke in the sports world? Not here! We shine a spotlight on our amazing athletes, coaches, and events, giving them the recognition they deserve. But swimming isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. We aim to bridge the gap between elite champions and everyday laps, building a vibrant community where everyone feels welcome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a massive week of racing in Glasgow, we officially put a bow on the 2026 Commonwealth Games with our ultimate review podcast. It’s time for the Propulsion Swimming Awards! We are breaking down the best performances of the week, combining our expert picks with thousands of your votes from the public polls on Instagram. Tune in as we debate Best Male and Female Swimmers, crown our Best Para Swimmer, and highlight the most electric Celebrations and Breakout Stars of the meet. Plus, stick around until the very end for "Best Swim of the Meet," where we are hit with an unprecedented, exact 50/50 public tie between Pieter Coetze and Cam McEvoy that forces us to pull out the history books (and the calculators) to find a winner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a way to wrap up the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow! We are live for the final time this week to recap an absolute monster Day 6 session featuring 11 finals, incredible speed, and pure pool deck drama. We break down Pieter Coetze's historic 100m Backstroke gold—going out under world record pace and clocking his third sub-52 swim in two days! We also analyze Angharad Evans capturing her second gold of the meet in the 200m Breaststroke, Kai Taylor's tactical masterclass in the Men's 200m Free to edge out Matt Richards and Jimmy Guy, and Sam Short completing his distance freestyle campaign. Plus, we debate who deserves the title of Swim of the Meet, look ahead to the upcoming European Championships, and give a massive thank you to everyone who joined us live throughout the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are live wrapping up Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and after a quiet night for the home nations yesterday, tonight the roof came off Tollcross! The Propulsion Swimming Podcast break down an absolutely electric session of racing. We dive into a titanic Men's 100m Freestyle clash where Flynn Southam proved he's the real deal, and Matt Richards got the better of Kyle Chalmers for the first time. We also celebrate an incredible 200m Breaststroke Gold for Jersey’s Philip Navaki, Lewis Clareburt defending his 400m IM title (complete with an epic poolside Haka!), and a gutsy 50m Breaststroke bronze for Imogen Clark. Plus, we talk through a wild Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay featuring a potentially world-record-threatening backstroke split from Pieter Coetze, and a ridiculous comeback anchor leg from Duncan Scott to secure bronze for Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are live wrapping up Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games, as the Australians put on an absolute masterclass. Despite the Aussie dominance, 16-year-old Amelie Smith stole the show for England, dropping a massive PB in the 400m IM to take silver behind Jenna Forrester. We also break down Meg Harris leading an Australian 1-2-3 in the 100m Freestyle, Sam Williamson’s incredible comeback story to win the 50m Breaststroke, and Sam Short looking back to his absolute best in the 800m Free. Plus, we celebrate an amazing night of Scottish PBs in the Women's 100m Fly, Lewis Clareburt defending his 200m Fly title, and Brock Whiston's heroic para-swimming gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are LIVE following a monumental Day 3 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! We break down an evening packed with Scottish victories, Australian dominance, and incredibly tight semi-finals. We dive deep into Angharad Evans overcoming immense pressure to secure her first international gold in the 100m Breaststroke, and Cam McAvoy proving once again why he is changing the sport of sprinting with a blistering sub-21 second 50m Freestyle. Plus, we break down Pieter Coetze's incredibly gutsy race strategy in the 200m Backstroke, Alice Tai's legendary three-peat, Jimmy Guy's massive 4x200m relay split, and Archie Goodburn’s inspiring push into the 50m Breaststroke final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are LIVE following Day 2 of racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! The biggest shock of the night came in the Men's 100m Breaststroke, where Australia's Sam Williamson chased down Adam Peaty and South Africa's Michael Houlie to claim gold. We also dissect the Women's 200m Freestyle final, questioning the surprisingly slow pace of the field as Mollie O'Callaghan cruised to victory, and we review Sam Short's effortless win in the Men's 400m Freestyle. Plus, we recap Pieter Coetze edging out Ollie Morgan in the 50m Backstroke, discuss Alex Perkins dominating the 50m Butterfly, break down the Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay splits, and look ahead to the blistering semi-finals featuring Cam McEvoy, Josh Liendo, and Angharad Evans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast i LIVE straight after the final race of Day 1 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! Join us for a late-night, unfiltered review of an incredibly action-packed opening session at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. The home crowd got exactly what they wanted as Scotland’s poster boy, Duncan Scott, delivered a masterclass to win gold in the Men's 200m IM in a Games Record time of 1:56.38, holding off Lewis Clareburt and Tom Dean. We also celebrate Faye Rogers securing Scotland's first Para-swimming gold of the meet in the SM10 200m IM! We break down Lani Pallister's dominant sub-4-minute victory in the Women's 400m Freestyle, Katie Shanahan's emotional silver medal in the 200m Backstroke, and the sheer Aussie dominance in the 4x100m Freestyle relays—highlighted by an unbelievable 47.0 split from young sprint sensation Flynn Southam. Plus, we review the dramatic semi-finals, including Pieter Coetze's blistering speed in the 50m Backstroke, Lucy Grieve's inspiring swim in the 50m Butterfly, and the Men's 100m Breaststroke where Adam Peaty comfortably progressed while Michael Houlie utilized a completely chaotic race tactic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Day 6, the final day of racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! We kick off the finale with the Women's 200m Breaststroke, where Angharad Evans—fresh off her history-making sub-2:20 at the Aquatics GB Champs—looks to cement her superstar status with another Scottish gold. Then, we dive into what will arguably be the race of the entire Games: the Men's 200m Freestyle. It is going to be an absolute dogfight between Home Nation heroes Duncan Scott, Matt Richards, and Jack McMillan, squaring off against the Aussie depth. We also preview a brutal Men's 1500m Freestyle showdown as Dan Wiffen looks to break a potentially fatigued Sam Short, analyze Keanna MacInnes's flawless pacing in the Women's 200m Butterfly, and highlight Para-swimming stars Bruce Dee and the Clegg brothers in the S7 and S13 Sprints. Finally, we untangle the tactical chaos of the Mixed and Men's 4x100m Medley Relays to see if England and Scotland can end the Aussie relay dominance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The racing in Glasgow is getting serious, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is back to preview an absolutely loaded Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games! We kick things off with the Men's 400m IM, where Max Litchfield will be hunting down a British Record to hold off Lewis Clareburt. We also break down Abbie Wood's golden opportunity in the Women's 200m IM and a blisteringly fast Women's 50m Freestyle led by Australia's Meg Harris. Then, we dive into the sprint chaos of the Men's 50m Butterfly featuring Kyle Chalmers and Josh Liendo, plus the highly anticipated 200m Breaststroke battle between Zac Stubblety-Cook and Jersey’s Philip Nowacki. Later, we preview one of the biggest races of the entire week: the Men's 100m Backstroke showdown between Ollie Morgan, Pieter Coetze, and a rejuvenated Luke Greenbank. Finally, we highlight the fascinating S13 50m Freestyle events featuring the Clegg brothers and the Carroll twins, and try to make sense of the tactical nightmare that is the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are officially one week away from Day 4 of the swimming action, and the schedule is stacked with potential history-making swims and explosive international head-to-heads. In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we break down a ridiculously deep Men's 100m Freestyle field, featuring a highly-anticipated clash between Team Wales' Matt Richards, Aussie powerhouse Kyle Chalmers, and Canadian superstar Josh Liendo. We also dive into the Men's 800m Freestyle where Dan Wiffen faces off against the pure relentless pacing of Australia's Sam Short. We discuss the legendary Chad Le Clos as he hunts down the outright record for the most individual gold medals in Commonwealth Games history in the Men's 200m Butterfly. Plus, we preview Amelie Smith stepping up in the Women's 400m IM, Lauren Cox chasing a sub-27 in the 50m Backstroke, Angharad Evans and Imogen Clark in a pressure-free 50m Breaststroke, and the English women looking to secure a Silver behind the Aussies in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back with another daily Propulsion Swimming Podcast preview show, breaking down all the epic matchups coming our way on Day 3 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. We kick things off with the Women’s 100m Freestyle, where we predict a dominant Aussie 1-2-3 sweep led by the incredible Mollie O'Callaghan. Then, we dive into the Men's 50m Breaststroke—a race so deep that anyone in the final could take gold, including a highly motivated Adam Peaty. We also discuss the Women's 1500m Freestyle where Australia's Lani Pallister is the heavy favourite, and address the ongoing lack of distance depth among the Home Nations. Later, we look at Luke Greenbank's highly anticipated international comeback following his heartbreak in Paris. Can he overcome Pieter Coetze and Ollie Morgan in the Men's 200m Backstroke? We also preview the Women's 100m Butterfly, the S9 100m Backstroke featuring English Para-swimming legend Alice Tai, and wrap up with a massive tactical debate: Who takes silver and bronze in the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay behind the Aussies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are officially one week away from Day 2 of the swimming action in Glasgow, and the schedule is absolutely stacked with world-record threats and massive international head-to-heads. In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we dive into the Men’s 400m Freestyle, where Australia's Sam Short is on a collision course with history—could we see an Ian Thorpe-esque World Record moment? We also preview the Men's 50m Freestyle, breaking down Cam McAvoy's transparent, revolutionary training methods and whether any of the British sprinters can match his blistering speed. Plus, we look at the Women's 200m Freestyle where Freya Colbert looks to lower the British Record against an injured (but still incredibly dangerous) Mollie O'Callaghan, and we discuss the Men's 100m Butterfly showdown between Canada's Josh Liendo and Australia's Matt Temple. We also celebrate the epic comeback of Jacob Peters, and predict a Scottish Gold for Angharad Evans in the 100m Breaststroke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are officially one week out from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is kicking off our day-by-day preview shows. We start by looking at the incredible Women's 400m Freestyle battle between Lani Pallister and Erika Fairweather, before diving into the Men’s 200m IM, where Duncan Scott is looking to ignite the home Scottish crowd. We also discuss Kaylee McKeown withdrawing from the Women's 200m Backstroke due to glandular fever, blowing the race wide open for Kylie Masse and the Home Nations. Plus, we break down the fierce S13 and S10 Para-swimming events with massive British medal hopes like Stephen Clegg and Faye Rogers, preview the blisteringly deep Men's 100m Breaststroke field challenging Adam Peaty, and react to the jaw-dropping news that Mollie O'Callaghan is racing the 4x100m relays through spinal fractures! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After covering England and Wales, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is heading north of the border to break down the incredible squad representing Team Scotland at their home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. First up, we sit down with Commonwealth Games debutant Anna Morgan. 🏴 Anna shares what it means to earn her first international selection on home soil, the overwhelming pride of putting on the Scottish tartan at kit-out day, and how she's utilizing altitude training in Andorra to prepare for the biggest races of her career. Following the interview, we dive into the massive 32-swimmer Scottish roster. We discuss why Duncan Scott is the undisputed face of Glasgow 2026 and how many medals he could realistically haul in. We also look at the unstoppable, world-leading form of Angharad Evans, the electric progression of Keanna MacInnes, and the dominance of S10 Para-swimming superstar Faye Rogers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 sport and giving them an international spotlight. Plus, he previews the highly anticipated Men's 4x200m Freestyle relay—a race where Wales is ready to scrap for a medal. After the interview, we break down the 21-swimmer Team Wales squad. We look at the heavy expectations on superstar Matt Richards, discuss the international comeback of Medi Harris, and highlight breakout stars to watch, including 17-year-old sprint sensation Theodora Taylor and RAF serviceman Kyle Booth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 different racing environment compared to swimming for Team GB. After the interview, we break down the Team England squad. We discuss the heavy expectations on Adam Peaty as he faces one of the deepest breaststroke fields we've seen, Freya Colbert’s massive 200m Freestyle clash with the Australians, and Oliver Morgan's chance to make a major statement in the 100m Backstroke. Plus, we highlight breakout stars like Amelie Smith and Gabe Sheppard, and finish off with some very bold predictions for the English Para-swimmers and relay teams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What would happen if you dropped everything, quit your day job, and trained like an elite swimmer for an entire year? Adam Wilkie is about to find out. In this incredibly special episode of the podcast, we sit down with Adam Wilkie, son of the late, great British swimming legend David Wilkie. To mark the 50th anniversary of his dad's historic 1976 Montreal Olympic Gold medal, Adam has set himself a mammoth, year-long challenge: to train full-time and get as close as humanly possible to his dad's legendary 200m Breaststroke World Record time of 2:15.11 . We dive into Adam's motivations for this journey—using the pool to navigate his grief, retracing his father's global footsteps, and learning what it truly takes to be an elite athlete. With coaching from Lisa Bates at Chelsea Westminster and check-ins with Aquatics GB, Adam is throwing everything he has at this goal leading up to the 2027 British Championships. Alongside the swimming, Adam is aiming to raise £215,000 for SportsAid —a charity that helped fund his dad’s career as their first-ever grant recipient. To follow Adam's journey and donate to the cause, please visit: inmyfatherslane.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer McIntosh has done the unthinkable at the Canadian Trials, taking down the longest-standing, hardest women's world record left on the books. Swimming a monumental 2:01.65 in the 200m Butterfly, she has officially erased Liu Zige’s 17-year-old super-suit record. In this episode, we are diving deep into the technique and race analysis to figure out exactly how she pulled this off. We break down the splits, comparing this historic swim side-by-side with her previous personal best (2:01.99 from World Championships) and the old super-suit mark. We explore how Bob Bowman's coaching influenced her pacing, specifically focusing on that crucial middle 100m where she truly separated herself from history. Plus, with this "unbreakable" record now gone, we debate which world records are officially the hardest left to beat in the sport. Is it the Men's 200m Free, the 800m Free, or Adam Peaty's 100m Breaststroke? Let us know what you think in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is back to catch up on a truly staggering couple of weeks in the swimming world! With the summer's major meets rapidly approaching, we are seeing world records shattered and in-season times that frankly shouldn't be possible right now. We dive into the unbelievable 50m and 100m Freestyle World Records from Kate Douglas and Marit Steenbergen, and pay massive respect to Sarah Sjöström’s incredible post-partum return to the pool. Plus, we look at Leon Marchand shaking off the rust with a blistering 4:04.96 in the 400 IM at the French Elite Championships, David Popovici tearing up Sette Colli, and a new American breaststroke threat emerging at the Indy Pro Series. On the British front, Angharad Evans continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with after dropping another phenomenal sub-1:05 at the Scottish Open ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the Australian Swimming Trials 2026, as the high-stakes week of Australian Swimming comes to a close. We break down Sam Short making history with his incredible freestyle sweep, Mollie O'Callaghan nearing a world record in the 200m Freestyle, and Kaylee McKeown battling through illness to dominate the backstroke events. Elsewhere we discuss the thrilling sprint speed from Cam McEvoy, Lani Pallister tying for 5th all-time in the 200m Freestyle, and Sienna Toohey breaking legendary age records as the team gears up for Glasgow 2026, Pan Pacs 2026, and the Commonwealth Games 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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