It wasn’t the World Championships the British team was hoping for, or indeed the one we all expected with a haul of only 2 medals in Singapore. There is a lot of context to be applied, with illness a significant factor for a number of teams, but there were plenty of high points for Steve, Bob and Katie to look back on, including another world title for the men’s 4x200 freestyle and a superb British Record from Freya Colbert.-------------------Review, subscribe, share on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcastsEpisode Artwork: Sharpfocus Pics---------------------Connect on social:- X @pullbuoy- Instagram @pullbuoyuk- Facebook @pullbuoyuk- YouTube
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#136 - 2025 World Champs Preview
In this episode, Steve, Bob and Katie look forward to the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore, and run the rule over the British team's prospects, including great podium chances for Angharad Evans, Ollie Morgan, Duncan Scott, Ben Proud and more. We also take a look at the challenges posed by formidable international competitors, particularly from the US team and the showdown looming in the men's 4x200 freestyle relay. -------------------Review, subscribe, share on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcastsEpisode Artwork: Aniko Kovacs for European Aquatics---------------------Connect on social:- X @pullbuoy- Instagram @pullbuoyuk- Facebook @pullbuoyuk- YouTube
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#135 - 2025 British Championships Review
It was quite the week in London at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships as we saw two British Records, plenty of close racing and a closing event with drama that just couldn't be predicted. That means plenty for Steve Katie and Bob to mull over, we hear from some of the top performers of the week including record setters Ollie Morgan and Angharad Evans, and breakout star Jacob Mills, and then we consider what it all means for the World Championship team selection, with a few predictions thrown in for good measure.-------------------Review, subscribe, share on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts---------------------Connect on social:- X @pullbuoy- Instagram @pullbuoyuk- Facebook @pullbuoyuk- YouTube
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#134 - 2025 British Championships Preview
The British Championships are back in London and acting as trials for this summer’s World Championships to be held in Singapore. In this post Olympic year, there are chances for some new faces to make the team, while there promises to be some dramatic racing across 6 days of competition. Steve, Katie and Bob take a look at the key events and some of the swimmers to look out for next week.For more from James Guy in his return to the 400 freestyle: https://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/news/back-to-the-old-school-james-guy-on-his-return-to-the-400/ -------------------Review, subscribe, share on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts---------------------Connect on social:- X @pullbuoy- Instagram @pullbuoyuk- Facebook @pullbuoyuk- YouTube
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#133 - Duncan Scott Reviews an Epic 2024
The second podcast of 2025 brings us our second guest as Steve and Katie are joined by pullbuoy's male swimmer of the year for 2024 Duncan Scott to review a year that saw him add two further Olympic medals to his haul as well as three new British Records in the short course pool. We discuss his preparations for Paris, managing the pressure of being defending champions in the 4x200 freestyle relay, and facing up to Leon Marchand. With coaching changes at Stirling we also look into how things might change as he prepares for a World Championships in Singapore and his growing fan base in Asia.
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