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Shanghai World Cup Review: with Joshua Yong

Ep. 223

Leg 1 of the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup produced World Record swims and stand out battle as the Short Course swimming season takes hold. This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the top swims from Shanghai with the help of Australian Breaststroker Joshua Yong.


We discuss an effervescent weekend of racing from Duncan Scott and look at Gretchen Walsh's record-breaking swims in the Virginia vs Florida dual meet.

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