Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Brenton Rickard - Olympic and World Championship medallist talks about the triumphs and challenges of competing

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Olympic medalist Brenton Rickard joins us on this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast sharing his remarkable journey from world-class swimmer to influential sports administrator. He opens up about his journey from elite swimmer to sports administrator, sharing stories of Olympic highs and lows, setting world records, and the doping scandal he was falsely accused of and then later exonerated from.
Brenton provides a firsthand account of the pressures and triumphs of his own Olympic competition and offers insights into the recent swimming events in Paris. He delves into the intricacies of breaststroke evolution, spotlighting athletes like Adam Peaty and Zac Stubblety-Cook, and discusses the Olympic Village experience.

We dive deep into Brenton's rigorous training routines that shaped his path to success, from the disappointment of missing the Athens 2004 Olympics to the glory of securing silver in Beijing 2008. He reveals the nuances of competitive swimming, including the importance of mental preparation, adapting to different formats, and the sheer thrill of winning an Olympic medal. Brenton's stories of setting a world record and the highs and lows of close races provide a captivating look at the life of an elite swimmer during the era of high-tech swimsuits.

Brenton's transition from athlete to sports administrator is equally fascinating. He recounts his role in organising the 2022 FINA World Short Course Championships as CEO and the challenges of event planning under tight deadlines. We explore the future of swimming, the need for specialised stroke training, and the evolution of the Commonwealth Games. Brenton's reflections on his career, both in the pool and behind the scenes, offer a heartfelt exploration of resilience, dedication, and a lasting passion for the sport. Join us for an episode brimming with insights and behind-the-scenes stories from one of swimming's greats.

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1. Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Brenton Rickard - Olympic and World Championship medallist talks about the triumphs and challenges of competing (00:00:00)

2. Swimming Legends (00:00:09)

3. Olympic Silver Medal Memories (00:10:03)

4. World Champion Swimsuit Era Memories (00:21:14)

5. Event Planning and Sporting Challenges (00:26:47)

6. Commonwealth Games, Open Water, Form Strokes (00:44:10)