Matt Richards to the Florida Gators sent shockwaves through British Swimming this week, but what is the real story? Dan and I break down the massive news of Matt heading to the NCAA for a single semester, what it means for his LA 2028 prep, and why he's replacing Josh Liendo.

We also discuss the HUGE announcement that the World Cup Series is coming to London in 2027 for the first time in 19 years! We explain the unique Olympic qualification rules for the 50m Breaststroke and 50m Backstroke, give you the inside scoop on the recent ISL test event, and preview the CSL playoff bracket.

Plus, we reveal our Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Swimmers of October. Did Egor Kornev, Pieter Coetze, or Gretchen Walsh take the #1 spot?

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The short course season has officially kicked off with a bang! Dan and I are joined by Matt McNichols, live from the World Aquatics World Cup tour, to break down all the insane action from Stop 1 in Baku. We dissect Egor Kornev tying Kyle Chalmers' legendary 100m Freestyle World Record (44.84) and share a mind-blowing behind-the-scenes story about Cam McEvoy's turns!

We also dive into Marit Steenbergen's relentless versatility, a massive shock in the Men's IM from Luke Barr, and the staggering times coming out of the Aussie Short Course Champs from distance legends Sam Short and Lani Pallister.

Plus, stick around for major UK Swimming news: Kent dominating the incredibly loud National County Team Championships, and the massive calendar shake-up with the new AP Race COMAST Manchester Open clashing with the traditional Edinburgh International!

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Sam Short just had the summer of his dreams. He swept the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle events, cementing his status as Australia's next great distance legend by taking down records held by his childhood heroes: Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett!

In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we catch up with Sam (bright and early on UK time!) to discuss his all-conquering year. Sam reveals the brutal reality of international travel for Aussie swimmers, why he ignores his Oura ring when it tells him he's exhausted, his desperate hunt for a sub-3:40 in the 400m Freestyle, and the absolutely INSANE race-pace training set he threw down before trials.

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