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Propulsion Swimming Podcast

Reviewing the Short Course World Champs 2024

Ep. 230

Was Budapest 2024 the fastest swimming meet EVER?


This week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast examines the record-shattering Short Course World Championships, where an unprecedented 30 World Records were broken!


We dissect Gretchen Walsh's incredible 11 World record medals (9 individual!) and the massive prize money that could change the future of swimming. Is this sustainable? Plus, how Abbie Wood and Eva Okaro saved Aquatics GB's blushes with 3 medals and a world junior record. Join us for an in-depth analysis!

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