The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming
Grant LandersThe Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water.
Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments.
Each episode features conversat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SwimmingSports | |||
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What happens when swimming becomes about more than performance?
In this episode of The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming, I sit down with marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson to explore the experiences, lessons and values that have shaped one of the m... more
In 2013, Anna-Carin Nordin became the first woman in history to complete the Oceans Seven, one of the most demanding challenges in marathon swimming. But as this conversation reveals, her story is about much more than seven iconic channel swims.
Gro... more
Most swimmers dream of crossing to Rottnest once. Andrew Page has done it 51 times.
In this episode, Andrew shares the story of a swimming journey that began long before his first Rottnest crossing and evolved into a lifetime of challenge, curiosity... more
What happens when a lifelong swimmer develops the tools to understand what's happening beneath the surface?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Elizabeth Sinclair, evolutionary biologist, conservation geneticist, marine scientist, and long-time endu... more
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Apple Podcasts | #11 |  United States/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #7 |  Canada/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  Australia/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Germany/Sports/Swimming |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Italy/Sports/Swimming |
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Apple Podcasts | #4 |  South Africa/Sports/Swimming |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The series centers on open water swimming, blending swimmer stories with coaching insights and science-based analysis to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable seawater conditions. Episodes commonly feature elite and amateur swimmers, coaches, scientists, and event organizers who discuss training-life balance, adapting to changing conditions, safety, and technology in the sport. A standout throughline is the practical application of research and data—from biomechanics and performance science to safety protocols and crew dynamics—applied to real-world open water challenges, making it a strong fit for listeners who want rigor, relevance, and practical takeaways for improving both performance and safety in open w... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Anna-Carin Nordin
2. Andrew Page
3. Elizabeth Sinclair
4. Heather Massey
5. Ceinwen Roberts
6. Will Rollo
7. Andrew Lyttle
8. Barbara Pellick
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