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The Weekly Freestyle

The Weekly Freestyle

By: Olympic athlete Tom Dean & co host Alex Sutton
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Tom and Alex catch up every week discussing anything from weekly training to hanging out in the Royal Box. Did we mention that one of us is a double Olympic champion and the other runs Oxford.

Dean and Sutton 2023
Water Sports
Episodes
  • Singapore Reflections: What Really Happened?!
    Oct 10 2025

    Host Alex Sutton is joined by none other than three-time Olympic gold medalist Tom Dean for a stacked episode you won’t want to miss.

    There’s plenty to unpack starting with Tom’s recent outing at World Championships in Singapore, which didn’t exactly go to plan… but why? Tom gives us the inside story.

    We dive into his remarkable seven-year journey at the Bath Performance Centre, reflecting on the incredible success he built alongside legendary coach Dave McNulty a partnership that has brought plenty of success to our shores.

    Then it’s onto the next chapter: Tom’s first day at his new training base in Stirling. From fresh faces to first impressions, it’s giving first day at school energy swim bag, nerves and all.

    Oh… and we had to talk about that photo. You know the one. How did it happen? What was going through his head? We get the full breakdown.

    It’s raw, it’s honest, it’s elite sport behind the scenes.

    And as always, thank you for listening!

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    32 mins
  • Aquatic GB’s Transfer Deadine day: Here we go!
    Sep 26 2025

    This week, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Withers to dive into Aquatic GB’s Transfer Deadline Day with unrivalled insight from across British swimming. From the biggest moves to the behind-the-scenes buzz, we break down what it all means for the season ahead.

    We also share a laugh over Tom’s entertaining signing photo at Stirling, one you won’t want to miss, before switching lanes to talk about masters swimming. Whether you’re already competing or just thinking about it, we discuss why masters events are some of the most fun meets around and why you should consider getting involved.

    Tune in for analysis, stories, and plenty of swimming chat - it’s another packed episode of The Weekly Freestyle.

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    30 mins
  • The Enhanced Games: Pushing Limits or Crossing Lines?
    Sep 19 2025

    This week on The Weekly Freestyle, Alex Sutton is joined by Luke Withers to dive into one of the biggest stories shaking up the swimming world: Ben Proud’s controversial move to the Enhanced Games.

    We ask the tough questions:

    • Has Proud’s decision tarnished his legacy?
    • Has the sport failed one of its brightest stars?
    • And what about the health risks that come with this choice?

    Plus, we break down all the latest drama from Aquatics GB’s transfer deadline day, who’s on the move, who’s staying put, and what it all means for the future of British swimming.

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    33 mins
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