The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

Dr Jeremy Drake: Persistence, Exercise and Cancer Research

Dr Jeremy Drake is a cancer researcher at Deakin University, a former elite triathlete and a current world championship age-group medallist. More than twenty years ago, I

Prof Peter Reaburn: Successful Ageing, Masters Athletes and Swimming for Life

What does it mean to age successfully as an athlete? In this episode, I sit down with Professor Peter Reaburn, one of Australia's leading experts on masters athletes and

William Ellis: Why We Come to the Water

Why do people come to the water, and what keeps them returning? In this episode, I’m joined by William Ellis: open-water swimmer, marathon swim coach, actor, voice artis

Sam Moore: Community, Inclusion and the GeoBay Swim

What makes an open water swimming event truly accessible? In this episode of The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming, I speak with Sam Moore, one of the driving forces

Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA

Open water swimming in Western Australia continues to grow, attracting everyone from first-time ocean swimmers to elite athletes competing on the world stage. In this ep

Jordina Quain: Identity, Belonging and the Hidden Impact of Endurance Sport

What does endurance sport give us beyond fitness and performance? In this episode, I speak with Jordina Quain, an endurance swimmer, Ironman athlete, sexologist, educato

Dr Sacha Fulton: Preparation, Adaptability and Performing Under Pressure

What does great preparation actually look like? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Sacha Fulton, Accredited Sports Scientist, athlete preparation specialist, founder of

Adam O'Byrne: Ice Swimming, Cold Water and Training for the Moments

In part two of my conversation with Adam O'Byrne, we explore his move from marathon swimming into the world of ice swimming. Adam discusses cold-water adaptation, prepar

Adam O'Byrne: Ironman, Channel Swimming and the Triple Crown

Adam O'Byrne's endurance sport journey spans Ironman triathlon, multiple Rottnest Channel crossings and the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. In this first part of ou

Dr Jen Walsh: Sleep, Recovery and Making It Work in Real Life

In this episode, Grant sits down with Dr Jen Walsh, a sleep scientist at the University of Western Australia, for a practical and grounded conversation about sleep — not

Dr Terry Griffiths: Curiosity, Preparation and the Australian Triple Crown

  In this episode, Grant speaks with Dr Terry Griffiths, ocean engineer, long-distance swimmer and recent finisher of the Australian Triple Crown of open water swimming.

Warwick Dalziel: The Evolving Swim, Race Dynamics and High-Performance Coaching

In this episode, Grant sits down with high-performance triathlon coach Warwick Dalziel to explore the evolving role of the swim in elite draft-legal racing. Drawing on o

Duncan Kinnear: Extreme Environments, Cold Water and Racing Beyond Completion

  From Rottnest to Celtman—adapting to cold water, managing effort, and learning to race in extreme conditions. In this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Kinnear, an endura

The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming: What We’ve Learned So Far

🟢 New to the podcast? Start here. This episode brings together what actually matters in open water swimming.   Over the past six months, this podcast has explored open

Brenton Ford: Technique, Feel and Swimming Effortlessly in Open Water

What makes good swimming technique actually hold up in open water?   In this episode, Grant speaks with swim coach, entrepreneur and Effortless Swimming founder Brenton

Mel Tantrum: Open Water Coaching, Athlete Development and High-Performance Leadership

In this episode, I’m joined by Mel Tantrum, one of Australia’s most experienced swimming coaches, with a career spanning open water, high performance and now para swimmin

Dave Budge: Water Safety, Risk Management and the Evolution of Mass Participation Events

In this episode, Grant speaks with Dave Budge, one of Western Australia’s most influential figures in triathlon and mass participation sport, about how water safety, risk

Dina Levačić: From Channel Swims to Researching Adaptation

In this episode, Grant speaks with Dina Levačić, an elite marathon swimmer, Ocean’s Seven finisher and emerging researcher, about what years of extreme open water swimmin

Kate Bevilaqua: Long‑Course Triathlon Swimming, Pacing and Race‑Day Decisions

In this episode of The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming, I’m joined by recently retired professional triathlete and coach Kate Bevilaqua to explore the role of swim

Vicki Delves: Coaching Beginners, Confidence and Skill Building in Open Water

In this episode, Grant is joined by Vicki Delves to explore what it really takes to help people feel confident, capable and supported as they begin their journey into ope