#183: Masters Making Waves at Aquatics GB Championships

About this episode

Helen Gorman interviews masters swimmer John Wood about his achievements at the Aquatics GB Championships.

Helen Gorman catches up with masters swimmer John Wood following his standout performances at the Aquatics GB Championships in London, where racing shoulder-to-shoulder with the country’s elite pushed him to a lifetime best in the 100m butterfly at age 40. We also shine a light on other masters swimmers racing at the very top level, including Rebecca Guy, who powered her way into two finals, and Martin Bennell, who made history as the oldest ever competitor at the championships at 49. From wa...

People in this episode

Host: Helen Gorman

Guest: John Wood

Topics covered

• masters swimming
• Aquatics GB Championships
• elite competition
• lifetime best
• age in sports

Keywords

• masters swimmer
• 100m butterfly
• Aquatics GB Championships
• elite swimmers
• age 40

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aquatics GB Championships

Places: London

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