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The Weekly Freestyle

Alex Sutton and contributors from the swimming world and beyond

Alex Sutton and an array of guests from within and outside of the swimming world to discuss life between the lanes.

With expert analysis and unrivalled insight this is your place to get your swimming scoop.

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  • 110 episodes
  • Updated July 14
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Episodes110

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  • Feb 8, 2023 · 32 min

    Reporting back from THE GOLD COAST 🇦🇺 ☀️

    This week Tom and Alex discuss Team GB’s warm weather training camp in Australia. Who from the team has been struggling with the heat and what does a normal day look like on camp?

  • Feb 1, 2023 · 29 min

    KATIE SHANAHAN IS TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE BY STORM

    This week Tom and Alex chat to Katie Shanahan who is out on altitude camp in Arizona. She's only 18 but already she's a European and Commonwealth Games medalist, this, on top of her quite phenomenal junior career. Katie discusses her experience of major competition in 2022. the ISL and what it's like training at the national centre in Stirling and so much more!

  • Jan 25, 2023 · 35 min

    HOW MUCH DOES AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION MAKE? 💰🏅

    Tom and Alex discuss the financials of being an a professional swimmer and one of Britain’s top athletes. The boys discuss ISL too in the Freestyle section of the pod.

  • Jan 18, 2023 · 30 min

    HOW AN OLYMPIAN AVOIDS BURNOUT & SHOUT OUT HAGI

    This week Tom and Alex react to their chat with Ed Mildred from the previous episode. They also discuss the keys to avoiding burnout and how best for young athletes to develop. Romanian sport stars are also a key topic of conversation…

  • Jan 11, 2023 · 35 min

    ED MILDRED chats to The Weekly Freestyle

    Join TWF this week as Tom and Alex sit down to chat with Ed Mildred, one of Team GB's youngest talents on the global stage. Ed discusses his journey to joining the GB setup, what goes through his mind just before racing and why consistently losing in judo fights led to the birth of his swimming career (and much more!).

  • Jan 4, 2023 · 31 min

    Welcome to 2023 and how does an Olympian set their goals?

    Welcome to 2023! Find out how an Olympian sets their goals for the year and balances training throughout the festive period. Did Alex survive the famous Christmas swimming session and there's talk of a Channel swim attempt...

  • Dec 22, 2022 · 31 min

    World Champs Review & Xmas Special

    Tom reflects on his bronze medal out in Melbourne and the week in general. The boys reflect on 2022 as well as making some bold predictions for 2023. SPOTY and the lack of recognition is discussed too.

  • Dec 14, 2022 · 29 min

    Back to Business

    Welcome back to season 3. There's some build up to World Champs in Australia, Santa Fun Run tales and an England footy style spelling bee.

  • Nov 30, 2022 · 34 min

    The man who walked across The USA 🇺🇸

    This week Tom and Alex talk to Toby Johnston who recently completed The Pacific Crest Trail which is a walk across The USA which is over 2,500 miles and takes over 5 months to complete. The also boys wrap up season 2 and read a few listener messages too.

  • Nov 23, 2022 · 33 min

    Bouncing back from a tough session

    Have the boys regained their heads after last week’s episode? Micro and macro cycles are the topic of discussion and what about some urban planning too! Apologies for the dodgy Wi-Fi on this… If everyone can message Tom from me about it to upgrade that would be brilliant 😂

  • Nov 16, 2022 · 33 min

    SILVERWARE, A TRIP TO MK AND HEADS ARE LOST IN THE POOL

    Tom reflects on a very successful evening at the British Swimming Awards having won the Maurice Watkins award. Alex had fun weekend back on the cross country in sunny Milton Keynes while a tough evening session occurred in the pool for the Olympic Champion. The boys also discuss their World XI Swimming in prep for the World Cup in Qatar. Tom is also working on his WiFi speed having been over promised by his network provider...

  • Nov 9, 2022 · 33 min

    SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPS SELECTION 🇦🇺

    The boys reflect on the recent news that Tom has been selected for the Short Course World Champs in Australia and Alex can't believe the price of yogurts these days...

  • Nov 2, 2022 · 31 min

    Talking about our MENTAL HEALTH

    This week the boys discuss mental health in a general sense and also from the perspective of an elite sports person. What was Tom thinking of the day of the Olympic final and what's his go to pre race tune at the moment? Alex gets a telling off too...

  • Oct 26, 2022 · 40 min

    FREYA ANDERSON catches up with The Weekly Freestyle

    Olympic gold medalist Freya Anderson comes onto The Weekly Freestyle for a chat with Tom and Alex. Freya discusses her incredible career so far, passions away from the sport and other crucially important issues such as mental health and a life in elite sport.

  • Oct 19, 2022 · 30 min

    The world of ANTI-DOPING and PEEING IN A CUP ON DEMAND

    Join Alex and Tom this week to discuss the strange and little known world of anti-doping. Imagine living in a world where a tester could turn up at your door any day and ask you to pee in a pot... The boys discuss the grey areas surrounding the subject and address previously convicted drugs cheats.

  • Sep 21, 2022 · 14 min

    SEASON 1 HIGHLIGHTS

    Enjoy a few highlights from season 1 and a couple of outtakes too!