Propulsion Swimming Podcast

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.