Splash Cast: The Swim Wales Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Croeso/welcome to Splash Cast, the new monthly podcast from Swim Wales! In our inaugural episode, co-hosts James and Dan review the Olympic Games with Tokyo star Alys Thomas, before looking ahead to the Paralympic Games with Nofio Clwyd Head Coach Craig Breeze, who has been instrumental in Rhys Darbey's journey to Paris. Every month we will touch on a different aquatic topic, we hope you enjoy!

In our latest episode we are joined by two members of the Swim Wales team! Firstly, Hanna Guise, Swim Wales Learn To Swim Manager, discusses the wide variety of opportunities that can be unlocked by learning to swim as well as the importance of water safety. We were also joined by Swim Wales CEO, Fergus Feeney, who talked about his recent appearance on a panel in the Senedd to advocate for funding in sport. Fergus also shared some inspiring anecdotes from his experience supporting Welsh athletes in Paris at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Gold Coast at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Welcome to the Paralympic Review Special of Swim Wales Splash Cast! In this episode, we dive into the world of Para swimming with two incredible guests. We're joined by Verity Cook, Team Manager for Aquatics GB at the Paralympic Games, who shares her behind-the-scenes insights from Paris. Plus, we catch up with Lily Rice, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist from 2022, to hear her thoughts on the Paralympics and her journey in Para sport. Tune in for a powerful discussion on what it takes to perform on the world stage!

Dan and Amy are joined by masters swimmers Helen Gorman and Nicola Latty to discuss their experiences (including trips across the world!) and the benefits of swimming in masters clubs and competitions!