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Mojo from Down Under: Aussie Champion & Host of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast Danielle Spurling, Episode 165

Kelly Palace and Maria Parker

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Our special guest today joins us all the way from Melbourne, Australia! Want the scoop on all things Australian Swimming? Aussie Danielle Spurling is a FINA World Masters Top 10 Ranked pool swimmer, has had a life-long involvement in swimming, first as an Australian Age swimmer and then Open National medalist in her youth.  She is also an open-water enthusiast.  She's had a long career teaching swimming and physical education teacher. Danielle is the Founder and host of Torpedo Swimtalk, a popular Masters swimming podcast that she started during COVID lockdown in 2020 and has published over 80 episodes and chatted with some of the top masters swimmers around the globe. 

! Get the local insider scoop on Australian swimming culture and some Champion's MOJO from down-under with our special guest, Danielle Spurling!

Key Points From This Episode:

  • We start the show by learning about the swimming culture in Australia.
  • Danielle shares details about how her journey in swimming started. 
  • She explains why swimming is a part of the school curriculum in Australia. 
  • Learn about the competitive swimming scene in Australia.
  • Who subsidizes and compensates competitive Australian swimmers.
  • Whether competitive swimming is a respected sport in Australia. 
  • A discussion about Masters swimming culture in Australia.
  • What she has learned from interviewing a range of Master swimmers.
  • An outline of the cross-training approaches of Australian swimmers.
  • Danielle tells us what it was like returning to swimming after so many years.
  • Details about her training and swimming routines.
  • A breakdown of her training schedule and what her training goals are.
  • Find out if there is a coach in her swimming club.
  • Why Danielle and her team choose to train early in the morning. 
  • The routines and rituals that Danielle thinks are important for champions.
  • Her approach and mindset to overcoming challenges in swimming and life.
  • Recommendations and advice for US swimmers who want to come to Australia.
  • Something to remember about swimming in Australia: sharks!
  • The fun sprinter round of questions for Danielle.
  • We wrap up the show with Maria and Kelly’s popular Takeaways

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Danielle Spurling on LinkedIn

Torpedo Swimtalk

Torpedo Swimtalk on Apple Podcasts

Torpedo Swimtalk on Spotify

Torpedo Swimtalk on YouTube

Masters Swimming Australia


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